First American Title and Escrow of Bellingham has hired Katy Asher and Rick Norris.

Asher, who joins the firm as an escrow closer, is a lifelong Whatcom County resident.

She has six years of experience in escrow closure and 14 years’ experience in the real estate and banking/lending industries.

Norris, also a lifelong county resident, has more than 10 years of experience in real estate.

In the past, he has worked as a title officer, a title examiner and a customer service representative.

First American Title and Escrow of Bellingham’s office is located at 11 Bellwether Way, Suite 301.