Meet Our Team
Our Attorneys
Katie Kiser
Operations manager
Email: katie@titlegroupoftn.com
Phone: 865-392–5810
Katie is Title Group of Tennessee’s Operations Manager She currently resides in Clinton, TN with her husband Johnny, daughter Sophie and fur baby Paisley. She has a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and an Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies. Katie enjoys arts and crafts, playing music, and traveling.
Christy Hamdi
Escrow Assistant
Email: christy@titlegroupoftn.com
Phone: 865-392-5808
With a background in real estate and a degree in Psychology/Social Work from Carson Newman, Christy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her position of Senior Closing Specialist at Title Group of Tennessee. Christy is a proud mom of two and the grandmother of her pride and joy, Emerson. When she is not finessing files at Title Group, she enjoys her family, walks with her dog, Bailey, and her passion for daily running in her community of Farragut, TN.
Stephanie Aldrich
Director of Communications
Email: stephanie@titlegroupoftn.com
Phone: 865-392-5801
Stephanie serves as Director of Communications and utilizes her experience in broadcast journalism, media coordination, public relations, and customer service to make your closing process a smooth and enjoyable journey.
Stephanie loves meeting new people and hearing their stories. She is excited to welcome you, answer any questions you have along the way and connect you with the experts on the Title Group of Tennessee team.
Stephanie was born and raised in Texas and is a Texas A&M grad. But Knoxville has been home since 2010 with her husband David, and daughters – Natalie who studies biology and chemistry at the University of Tennessee, and Addison who is in high school and a competitive dancer.
When she’s not working to give you stellar customer service, Stephanie enjoys hiking and paddleboarding, playing frisbee with her golden labrador, checking out a new local restaurant along with old favorites, traveling, game nights, and getting together with family and friends where her salsa recipe is a must have when hosting!
Stephanie looks forward to connecting with you through all the steps of your title journey.
Luke Taylor
Title Officer
Email: luke@titlegroupoftn.com
Phone: 865-392-5803
Luke was born and raised in Knoxville, TN and is proud to call East Tennessee home. Luke graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a B.A. in Business Management/Economics. He comes from a real estate background having been an abstractor prior to joining Title Group of Tennessee in 2021. He enjoys reviewing title work and solving complex title curative matters. Outside of work, he enjoys exercising, playing cards, and spending time with girlfriend Jessica, dog Ruby, and family/friends.
Michael D. Shope, Esq.
Managing Attorney
Email: michael@titlegroupoftn.com
Phone: 865-392-5805
Michael is Title Group of Tennessee’s In-House Managing Attorney. He is a Knoxville native, a graduate of the University of Tennessee, and he earned his J.D. at Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law. Michael joined Title Group of Tennessee in 2017 after spending several years as In-House Counsel and Chief Financial Officer for a real estate development firm in East Tennessee.
Kara L. Stevens, Esq.
Staff Attorney
Email: kara@titlegroupoftn.com
Phone: 865-392-5807
Kara joined Title Group of Tennessee as their Staff Attorney in 2021. She was born and raised in Knoxville, graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Business Administration, and earned her J.D. at LMU’s Duncan School of Law. Kara is married to her high school sweetheart. They are active members of their church and in their free time, they enjoy spending time with their family and pets, being outdoors, and reading good books.
