Fort Worth Team

Nikki Jackson, Commercial Escrow Officer

Nikki began her career in the title insurance industry in 1979 in Burleson, Texas, as a receptionist. She soon became an Escrow Assistant, then an Escrow Officer and managed her first office at the age of 24. She began closing commercial transactions early in her career and became very proficient in commercial and residential files.

Her commercial experience includes multifamily HUD transactions, all types of development purchases and loans, hotel/motel, churches, storage facilities, auto dealerships and many other types of transactions. Cowboys Stadium in Arlington and the Pier 1 Imports sale to Chesapeake are a couple of her more well-known projects. In 1989, she was selected by the Texas Land Title Association as an "Outstanding Young Title Person for Region 2."

Lindsay Evans, Commercial Escrow Officer

Lindsay started her career in the Title Industry in 1998 as an Accounting Clerk. She quickly moved from there to examining title and issuing title policies. Her tenure as licensed Escrow Assistant began a year later for a prominent closer in Fort Worth. She honed her skills on a large array of transactions including high-volume residential, farm and ranch, industrial, condominium, multi-family, and land development deals to name a few.

She joined the Baker Firm in early 2013 as a Commercial Escrow Assistant and quickly moved up to Escrow Officer. She has the pleasure of working with an amazing powerhouse team where she is looking forward to expanding her business while providing superior customer satisfaction.

Brandon Jackson, Escrow Officer

Brandon grew up in the title insurance industry, as both of his parents have many years of service in the industry. He attended Tarleton State University and worked summers and holidays at the title plant, storage facility and various Escrow Offices, learning aspects of the title insurance business. Brandon attended Texas Land Title School in Austin in 2008. He began his full time position by working in the funding/post-closing division of a large Fort Worth closing office. When an opportunity opened up to become a full-time Escrow Assistant, he was excited to learn the front-end side of the business. He continued as an Escrow Assistant for several years before a closing position became available in 2010, in which he became a full-time Escrow Officer.

Sean Fierke, Attorney, VP of Business Development

Sean was born and raised in Fort Worth and attended Trinity Valley School. He moved to Virginia for college and after graduating from Washington & Lee University he attended law school at SMU Dedman School of Law. After law school he accepted a job in Austin with the Texas Attorney General’s Office in the Intergovernmental Relations Division where he worked closely with the Texas Legislature. Missing the courtroom, Sean went to work for the Travis County Attorney’s Office as a prosecutor where he tried over 100 jury trials. Seeking a new challenge, Sean was hired by a family office where he focused on commercial real estate investments and business development.

After 10 years in Austin, Sean and his family wanted to move home to Fort Worth. Sean brings a myriad of experience to our business development team. As a Fort Worth native he has many connections, and enjoys cultivating new relationships.

Ashley Townsend, Escrow Officer

Ashley was born and raised in not only in Fort Worth but in the title industry.  In 1996, she worked part time in the title industry while attending Paschal High School and also worked summers and holidays when she was home from Texas Tech University. After working in every department except for accounting, she finally took a full-time position as an escrow assistant in 2001.  She was an assistant for two years until she become a full time closer and has been closing both residential and commercial transactions ever since.  Ashley joined the Baker Firm in the spring of 2018.

Margaret Hollingsworth, VP of Sales & Education Manager

Margaret Hollingsworth serves as VP of Sales and all as the Education Manager.  She is an experienced and accomplished Escrow Officer, Business Development Officer and Educator with expertise in sales execution, teaching and creating educational resources. Margaret started her career wanting to pursue her ambition and interests in education and establish herself as an Elementary Education teacher.  

In 1995, Margaret started her title career working for the Chief Legal Counsel of a Texas title company, where she gained knowledge of title policies and commitments.  After gaining the required knowledge and experience in that position, she continued to succeed in her title career becoming an Escrow Officer where she handled commercial and residential transactions. While performing those escrow officer duties, Margaret assumed the managerial responsibilities of that local office and excelled in that capacity as well.  

In 2004, she began her career in marketing where her duties ranged from handling customer service needs and training. These duties required her to work with employees and customers to increase sales, market share and customer satisfaction. Margaret continually and successfully motivates, encourages, empowers, leads and educates fellow professionals to increase levels of excellence.

Christopher Hickox, Escrow Officer

Christopher Hickox, a native Texan, joined Fidelity National Title in 2012.  Being a third-generation escrow officer, he brings years of knowledge and a unique inherited skillset to the firm.  He is devoted to ensuring that all his interactions are handled in a respectful and professional manner leaving the client confident and worry free. 

He is known for his sanguine persona and has never met a stranger.  If there is a job to be done, whether at work or at home, Chris will ensure it surpasses expectations. 

Whitney Van Eman, Escrow Officer

Whitney grew up in West Texas and Brenham before attending Texas A&M University. Upon graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Whitney was drawn to Fort Worth as her new home away from home. As a member of Junior League of Fort Worth, Whitney is committed to building this community through both business and volunteer opportunities. Raised in an entrepreneurial and real estate family, she has always been drawn to this field, understanding deals are made and lost in the details. Whitney has a keen eye for details and timelines. Whitney has been with the Baker Firm since it opened in 2012 and closes residential and commercial transactions. 

Peggy Stephens, Business Development

Peggy Stephens serves as business development for Fidelity National Title / The Baker Firm, PLLC in Fort Worth. She was born in Anchorage, Alaska, but made it to Texas as fast as she could. She has lived in the DFW area most of her life.

Peggy began her career in banking 35 years ago in Irving Texas. In 1988, she joined corporate banking in Fort Worth where she spent the next 26 years gaining knowledge and building lasting business relationships.

Peggy has a love for people and believes people do business with people, not businesses.