What really happens behind the scenes of a business sale? In her feature on Mergers She Wrote, our CEO Monica May-Dunn joins Paloma Goggins to break down the power of escrow in M&A: from earnest money and payoff tracking to servicing and smoothing out surprises. She also opens up about her own journey to buying Arizona Escrow & Financial, offering real insight into leadership, legacy, and trusting the process when things get hard.
On October 22, 2025, professionals across Phoenix sharpened their writing skills in an exclusive workshop with journalist Peter Madrid. Sharpen Your Writing; Strengthen Your Impact delivered real-world techniques to cut through noise and communicate with purpose. Hosted at Arizona Escrow & Financial’s Phoenix headquarters, the event reflects the company’s nearly 50-year dedication to empowering business through clarity and connection.
Arizona Escrow & Financial Corporation is now offering Account Services in house to ensure security, transparency, and efficiency for clients across the commercial finance sector. Led by Account servicing manager Sarah Schorey, CEO, Monica May-Dunn stated, “My priority has always been to ensure our clients have access to the services that truly make a difference in their business operations. Relaunching this service was important because it fills a gap that many of our clients have expressed over the years."
This year marks another milestone of growth and innovation as the company welcomes four new employees, enhancing its commitment to delivering exceptional escrow services statewide and beyond.
My journey with AEF began in 1990 when, at the age of 22, I joined as an assistant to the Controller. By 1992, I had stepped into the role of Controller, and in 2000, I was appointed Vice President and CFO, cementing my pivotal position within the organization. In 2010, I became a minority owner of AEF, a testament to my unwavering commitment to the company’s growth and success.
In the ever-evolving world of title insurance, few women have made as profound an impact as Monica May-Dunn. As the CEO and owner of Arizona Escrow & Financial (AEF), her journey is one of resilience, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. With over 35 years of experience in the industry, Monica has built a legacy that continues to inspire women in title.
