Meet Our Team

Charles Epley, a native of Springdale, is a valued employee at Kings River Title and a long-time Eureka Springs resident. His contributions to the community are endless, and he has been searching land titles in Eureka Springs and the western district of Carroll County since 1978. 

Charles’ specialty is working with people to help them solve any problem arising from selling or purchasing real estate. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1970 with a Bachelor’s degree in marketing and brings a deep history of professionalism and expertise to our team.

Brandy has been with KRT since 2020 but has called Berryville, Arkansas, home since 1989! She and her husband, Russel, have been married since 1997 and have two grown boys: Coleton and Cody.

Still living at home are Maggie, the Golden Retriever; Koda, the Siberian Husky; Miles, the cat; and Olive, Dorothy, Sophia, and Blanche, their four chickens who have no fear of ever coming to rest on a dinner plate.

Brandy loves summer and being by the pool. Her favorite sports to watch are college basketball, football, baseball, and softball. In her free time, she is also deeply involved with her church, Grandview Baptist.

Coleton is a young professional with a love for life and a thirst for knowledge, and he was born and raised in Berryville, Arkansas, by wonderful parents, Russel Allen and KRT’s own Brandy Allen.

He attended college at Arkansas Tech University and moved back to Carroll County in 2020, joining KRT in June of 2022. After those several years away, Coleton is eager to give back and contribute to the growth and success of the place that has always held a special place in his heart.

Coleton is engaged to his wonderful fiancé, Lauren Saab, and they share their home with two furry friends: a golden retriever named Kobe and a chow-chow named Kahlo. He has a deep passion for basketball and world history, constantly seeking to learn and understand more about the world around him. In his free time, Coleton is a news junkie, a movie buff, and a golfer.

Betty Simkins began her career in the title insurance industry at another title company in 2005. In 2014, she came to work for Kings River Title as a closer, bringing her industry knowledge with her and elevating her career journey. 

She lives in Berryville with her husband, Kevin, and they have been married for 40 years. Together, they have a lovely son named Michael, a daughter named Krista, and four grandsons named Cavin, Aden, Raylan, and Quinten.

During Betty’s free time, she likes to read and spend time with her family and friends. She also loves traveling. Her favorite place to travel is anywhere there is sun, sand, and water!

Monica Colbert has been with Kings River Title since June 2022, serving as a closing coordinator and now as Fayetteville and Huntsville Branch Manager. She retired from a 28-year teaching career where she taught in two great districts, with the first 19 years at Alpena High School and the remaining nine years at Berryville High School.

She was born and raised in Carroll County, went to college at ATU in Russellville, and met her husband at ATU before moving back to Carroll County. They have lived there ever since, raising their four children in Alpena: Savannah, Rusty, Wesley, and DJ.

In her free time, Monica loves cooking for her family, spending time with her husband and children, gardening, volunteering with her husband, and playing the piano at their church. She loves her job and feels fortunate to work with such a hardworking and caring group of people.

Raised in Berryville, I’m happily remarried with one daughter and one bonus daughter. As an empty nester, I’ve embraced a new chapter of life that blends personal joy with professional growth. These days, my heart belongs to my fur babies and the great outdoors — especially time spent on the river or lake.

Before transitioning into the title industry, I spent several years working in the medical field and serving the community — experiences that shaped my approach to service, attention to detail, and building meaningful connections. That foundation has carried over into my work today, where I strive to make every transaction smooth, transparent, and personable.

I value integrity, clear communication, and treating people with genuine care — principles that guide me both in and out of the office.

Arkansas Licensed Title Agent

Alison joined KRT in 2022 after graduating from Eureka Springs High School. She is a passionate young professional, an avid barrel racer, and a pet mom to two horses, Blue Belle and Sherwin, as well as a blue heeler named Aerie.

Arkansas Licensed Title Agent

Shane Wilson is a recent graduate of Berryville High School who joined KRT in 2022. He does nothing halfway, and while he’s relaxed when he starts working, he’s going to do the work until the job’s done.
When he’s not at KRT, he is an agricultural star. Shane was Vice President of Berryville FFA in high school and competed in plant science competitions across Arkansas. He now runs cattle, sells vegetable plants he grows from seed, and is contemplating building a full greenhouse.

Karen has been working for Kings River Title for several years. Her first job was copying the books at the Eureka Springs Courthouse to be indexed into the title plant for the Western District.  After that, she worked as a receptionist in the Kings River Title Berryville office and has worked remotely for the last 11 years.

Outside of work, Karen has a wonderful husband and has been married for 58 years. They have five children and seven grandchildren. Beyond family, her greatest interest is God and the church. She enjoys fishing, reading, and spending time with family in her free time.

DJ Ryan, formerly of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, now calls the wonderful city of Lawton, Oklahoma, home. She grew up in South Dakota and married her husband, Rod, 39 years ago. They have five children and four grandchildren (so far!). DJ lived in Denver, Colorado, for a time before moving to South Arkansas, where she and Rod raised their three youngest children.

Her husband retired from the federal government, and they moved to Eureka Springs to relax and enjoy retirement. She soon found out that retirement didn’t suit her at all, so she joined Kings River Title in 2015 and has been there, off and on, for over eight years writing policies for the team.

Hannah Olson is a native of Berryville and a 2017 graduate of Berryville High School. She earned an Associate of Applied Science degree from Northwest Arkansas Community College and is currently a Criminal Justice Major at Arkansas Tech University. Recently joining KTR, she is excited about the opportunities and challenges the role will bring. Hannah lives on her family’s farm with her mother and their tabby cat, Sybil. In her free time, she enjoys caring for her houseplants, playing her Nintendo Switch, and reading. She also plans to grow pumpkins in preparation for her favorite Arkansas season, fall.