May 2022
Resources and Insights
- President's Message: Everywhere and Ahead
- New Tools for Title Pros to Recruit Employees, Develop Recruitment Program
- How to Spot — and Develop — High-Potential Talent in Your Organization
- TDI Produces New, Shareable Video Explaining How Title Insurance Works for Texas Consumers
Industry Action
- Texas Title Industry Connects With Congressional Delegation During ALTA's Advocacy Summit in D.C. Last Week
Career News, Accomplishments and More
- Shaddock National Holdings Hires Matt McBride as VP of Risk Management &
- Compliance, Promotes Elizabeth Daniel as New President of Continental Title
- Ray Reece Retires as CFO from First National Title Insurance Company, Brent Scheer Serves as New CFO
- A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
Upcoming Events and Educational Opportunities
- Don't Miss Texas' Premier Title Industry Event – TLTA's 2022 Annual Conference
- Upcoming Webinars
President's Message: Everywhere and Ahead
Insights from TLTA President John Updegraff, Jr.
As my year as president of TLTA comes to a close, I remain humbled by the honor of serving you, our industry and our state’s booming real estate marketplace. For 114 years our association has worked to protect and strengthen our industry and the communities we serve, and I’ve had the opportunity to see that legacy from a unique perspective over the past 12 months. It’s been quite a journey, and I have a new appreciation for the far-reaching good work of TLTA’s members and the army of professionals who make our industry’s success a priority.
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New Tools for Title Pros to Recruit Employees, Develop Recruitment Program
TLTA | May 17, 2022
With changes in the labor market, finding, hiring and retaining skilled employees to serve title customers continues to be a challenge for many owners, managers and HR professionals industry-wide. In fact, during TLTA's recent Town Hall Tour, we visited with title professionals across the state and requests for assistance with the development of recruitment materials and training tools was one of the most common topics discussed. We heard you loud and clear. The one-pagers linked below are the first steps toward what we hope will be the continued development of tools and resources to help you meet this growing need.
Tips and Guidance on Building Your Recruiting Program
Promote Title as a Career for Potential Recruits
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How to Spot — and Develop — High-Potential Talent in Your Organization
Harvard Business Review | May 26, 2022
Organizations typically look to past performance to identify future leaders. But an employee’s track record doesn’t tell you who might excel at things they haven’t done before, nor does it identify early-career high potentials or people who haven’t had equitable access to mentoring, sponsorship, development, and advancement opportunities. The authors of this article have developed a model for predicting leadership potential that’s grounded not in achievements but in three observable, measurable behaviors: cognitive quotient, drive quotient, and emotional quotient. They outline the telltale behaviors in each area, and explain how managers can coach employees to develop and refine their skills.
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TDI Produces New, Shareable Video Explaining How Title Insurance Works for Texas Consumers
TLTA | May 19, 2022
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) recently released a new video explaining how title insurance works for Texas consumers. Featuring TDI's David Muckerheide, this new, shareable video is a great resource to share with consumers interested in learning more about title insurance. Click the image to watch the video:
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Texas Title Industry Connects With Congressional Delegation During ALTA's Advocacy Summit in D.C. Last Week
TLTA members and staff traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in ALTA's Advocacy Summit May 16-18, attending nine meetings with members of the Texas congressional delegation and their staffs.
The following Texas title professionals participated as part of TLTA's delegation: John Bruce, Joe Grealish, Troy Greenamyre, Chad Hansen, Jack Rattikin III, Marilyn De Luna, Brian Pitman, Tara Smith, Mary Thomas, John Updegraff and KC West. We are grateful for this outstanding team of industry advocates.
Meeting with Sen. Ted Cruz (from left to right: TLTA President John Updegraff, TLTA Past President and ALTA President-Elect Jack Rattikin III, Sen. Cruz, ALTA Board Member Tara Smith, ALTA Board Member Joe Grealish, TLTA staff Leslie Midgley, Troy Greenamyre, TLTA Past President John Bruce, KC West, TLTA Past President Brian Pittman, TLTA staff Aaron Day.
TLTA's delegation met with members and staff from the following congressional offices: Sen. Ted Cruz and Reps. Pat Fallon, Jake Ellzey, Veronica Escobar, Beth Van Duyne, Kay Granger, Austin Pfluger, Jodey Arrington, and Chip Roy.
They were all good, productive meetings, and the Texas title industry delegation reports positive feedback on our industry's comments and suggestions related to CFPB, FinCEN, RON and more.
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Shaddock National Holdings Hires Matt McBride as VP of Risk Management & Compliance, Promotes Elizabeth Daniel as New President of Continental Title
Shaddock National Holdings announced they've hired Matt McBride as their Vice President of Risk Management and Compliance. McBride, President of Continental Title Company, a Shaddock National Holdings company, started Continental Title 21 years ago. He will step away from his current role and Elizabeth Daniel, current COO of Continental Title Company, will take over as President effective June 1.
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Ray Reece Retires as CFO from First National Title Insurance Company, Brent Scheer Serves as New CFO
First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) announces the retirement of its CFO, Raymond Reece. Reece has served his current role since FNTI was created in 2012. Reece will step down effective May 31. Brent Scheer will take over as CFO.
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A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
AGENT MEMBERS
Lake Country Title, LLC
Contact: Jeff Fletcher
379 US Hwy. 80
Grand Saline, TX 75140
903.369.2010
[email protected]
www.lakecountrytitlellc.com
Spark Title
Contact: Selina Wilson
9050 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Bldg. 3, Ste. 255
Austin, TX 78759
888.282.3163
[email protected]
www.sparktitle.com
Sigma Title, LLC
Contact: Nima Taherian
701 N. Post Oak Rd., Ste. 216
Houston, TX 77024
713.899.9099
[email protected]
www.sigmatitle.com
Charity Title Agency, LLC
Contact: George Place
10235 West Little York, Ste. 445
Houston, TX 77040
281.760.3900
[email protected]
www.charitytitlegroup.com
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Southern Loan Servicing
Contact: Jessica Brennan
2325 Manhattan
Harvey, LA 70058
504.367.2512
[email protected]
www.southernloanservicing.com
Entrinsik
Contact: Lou DiCello
7721 Six Forks Rd., Ste. 100
Raleigh, NC 27615
888.703.0016
[email protected]
www.entrinsik.com/informer
eNotaryLog, LLC
Contact: Heather Payne
10012 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Ste. 201
Tampa, FL 33618
855.225.5808
[email protected]
www.enotarylog.com
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Sessions You Won't Want to Miss
A Conversation with TDI Commissioner Cassie Brown
Tuesday, June 14
Commissioner Cassie Brown is the chief executive of the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), overseeing the regulation of the third largest insurance market in the nation and the eighth largest in the world.
Keynote
The Burnout Epidemic
Tuesday, June 14
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Marketplace Insights and Tools
Practical Lessons From TDI Audits
Monday, June 13
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Monday, June 13
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Tuesday, June 14
Housing Market Forecast
Monday, June 13
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