October 2021

  • Every Leader Has Flaws. Don’t Let Yours Derail Your Strategy
  • Lennar Homes Plans to Build a Neighborhood of 3-D Printed Homes in Austin
  • Jack Rattikin III Installed as ALTA's 2021 – 2022 President-Elect; Other TLTA Members Installed on Board of Governors
  • Bspoke Title Holdings Announces Executive Management Appointments
  • Diane Dietert, First Female President of TLTA, Died Oct. 9
  • In Memoriam: Shelia Denise Davis
  • 2021 Institute: Early Bird Rate Expires This Monday, Nov. 1
  • On-Demand Webinars

Every Leader Has Flaws. Don’t Let Yours Derail Your Strategy

Harvard Business Review | Sept. 29, 2021
That strategy execution is one of the greatest organizational challenges is nothing new. The causes of derailed strategies have been well chronicled — from not actually being strategies, to organization dysfunction and misalignment, to excessive internal focus.

But there’s (at least) one more stone to turn over in the hunt for answers, and it’s within the leader themselves.
 
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Lennar Homes Plans to Build a Neighborhood of 3-D Printed Homes in Austin

Forbes | Oct. 26, 2021
3D-printed housing has arrived, and is ready for the big time. Homebuilding giant Lennar Homes has committed to building the largest neighborhood of 3D-printed homes yet developed. Breaking ground in early 2022 in the Austin area, the 100-home innovative community is co-designed by BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group, using ICON’s building technology.
 
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Jack Rattikin III Installed as ALTA's 2021 – 2022 President-Elect; Other TLTA Members Installed on Board of Governors

American Land Title Association | Oct. 19, 2021

ALTA’s 2021-2022 Board of Governors
  • President: Dan Wold, Old Republic National Title Insurance Co.
  • President-elect: Jack Rattikin III, Rattikin Title Co.
  • Treasurer: David Townsend MTP, NTP, Agents National Title Insurance Co.
  • Chair of Finance Committee: Quinn Stufflebeam, Title Financial Corp.
  • Agents Section Chair: Richard Welshons, DCA Title
  • Agents Section Rep: Craig Haskins, Knight Barry Title Inc.
  • Agents Section Rep: Lisa Steele, Mother Lode Holding Co.
  • Underwriters Section Chair: Don Kennedy, First American Title Insurance Co.
  • Underwriters Section Rep: Joe Grealish, FNF Family of Cos.
  • Underwriters Section Rep: Tara Smith, Stewart Title Guaranty Co.
  • Immediate Past President: Bill Burding NTP, Orange Coast Title Co.
Read ALTA's Press Release »
 

Bspoke Title Holdings Announces Executive Management Appointments

Bspoke Title Holdings announced several executive management appointments:
  • John Magness, Chairman
  • Sarah Blackburn, CEO
  • Patricia Rissanen, President
  • Britt Naponic, General Counsel and Executive Vice President
  • Michael Neary, Jr., CFO/CIO and Executive Vice President 
Read Bspoke's Announcement »
 

Diane Dietert, First Female President of TLTA, Died Oct. 9

TLTA | Oct. 13, 2021
 It is with great sadness we report that Diane Dietert, TLTA's first female president, passed away Oct. 9. 
 
Diane started working in the title Insurance business at Kendall County Abstract Company. Her 30-year career culminated in her ownership of two title companies: Guaranty Title Company of Boerne and Bandera County Title Company. In 1982 Diane sold her companies, and in 1985 she wrote and had published Closing 101 - A Basic Guide for Escrow Secretaries, which led to a ten-year second career giving training seminars and workshops in title companies throughout Texas under the auspices of her company, Title Training of Texas. 
 
In 1978, Diane was elected TLTA's president. In 2009, she was recognized as an Honorary Member for sustained meritorious service, TLTA’s lifetime achievement award.
 
"Diane was such a special person - a title industry trailblazer, a TLTA stalwart supporter, and most importantly, a beloved friend to all of us," said Leslie Midgley, CEO and Executive Vice President of TLTA. "There are so many things I will miss about her, but her razor-sharp wit and sense of fun are certainly somewhere near the top of that list. A wonderful lady in every way."
 

 
Funeral services were held at the Church of Horseshoe Bay on Friday, October 22, followed by a reception for friends and family at the church. 
 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Shriners Hospital for Children - 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 or to the charity of your choice.   

Please join the family in honoring Diane's life by visiting a memorial where you are invited to share your thoughts and memories with the family.
 
Read Diane's Obituary »
 

In Memoriam: Shelia Denise Davis

TLTA | Oct. 28, 2021
 


Shelia Denise Davis
Oct. 15, 1957 - Sept. 28, 2021
 
Shelia Denise Davis, owner of Anderson County Abstract Company, died September 28, 2021 in Arlington. Our research indicates Shelia was the first black female owner of a Texas title agency. Our deepest condolences to her family and co-workers.    
Review Program for Shelia's Celebration of Life »

2021 Institute: Early Bird Rate Expires This Monday, Nov. 1

The early bird rate for Institute expires this Monday, Nov. 1, and the price jumps nearly 15% if you wait until after Nov. 1 to register. Why wait and end up paying more for a high quality program you plan to attend? Register now.
 
Designed for real estate attorneys, agency owners and advanced closers, the annual Texas Land Title Institute brings top title professionals to the beautiful Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort for world-class training and networking. Institute is the go-to educational resource for advanced title professionals working to master some of our industry's most complicated challenges. Secure your seat - register now!
 

Dec. 9-10, 2021
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort
San Antonio
 
Get up to speed on changes in legal landscape; 
Network with our industry's top professionals
 
Continuing Education Credits
 Attorneys - 14.0 hours MCLE, includes 3.0 Ethics (pending approval)
Title Agents and Escrow Officers - General Escrow and Escrow Ethics (hours TBD, pending approval)
Paralegals - 14.0 hours CLE (pending approval) 
Real Estate Brokers - 9.0 hours MCE (pending approval)
 
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In addition to the live webinars listed below, you have access to our library of more than 80 On-Demand webinars and videos covering the title industry topics you need to earn continuing education credits and stay ahead of the curve on the latest industry trends!