May 2023

In This Month's Edition
  • The 5 Best Ways To Ensure Your ‘Professional Garden’ Thrives
  • Don't Miss: TLTA Annual Conference Program Released
  • Cass Burton Awarded New Mexico Land Title Association Prestigious Award
  • TLTAPAC Board of Trustee Nominees Announced
  • Submit a Nomination for the ALTA "Our Values" Awards
  • Doma appoints Lauren McCaskill as Agency Manager for West Texas and New Mexico

The 5 Best Ways To Ensure Your ‘Professional Garden’ Thrives

Forbes
The most robust and lush gardens don’t happen accidentally; they’re achieved through careful preparation, ongoing attention, and continuous and applied learning. The same is true in the professional world.
 
So if you want to grow your career and leadership, you need to think about them as a garden and tend to them accordingly. Here are the five best ways to ensure your “professional garden” thrives:
 
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Don't Miss: TLTA Annual Conference Program Released

Title professionals face critical questions in today's evolving marketplace, and this year's comprehensive conference program provides the insights and answers you need.
 
What do unregulated title insurance alternatives have to do with the politics of affordable housing?
 
What New Laws and Regulations in Texas and DC Will Affect Your Business?
 
How do I prepare myself and my team to protect against seller impersonation fraud?
 
Review our Conference Program for answers to these questions and so much more!
 
Don't miss out on securing your seat for TLTA's Annual Conference and Business Meeting in San Antonio from June 19-21. Register now to be a part of this exciting program.
 
Get ready to delve into the hottest topics that are impacting the title industry. Stay at the forefront of industry trends and gain valuable insights that shape your business. Our Conference program includes:
 
The Latest Fraud Crisis - Seller Impersonation Fraud

Inequitable Housing: The Risks of Title Insurance Alternatives

The Insider’s Report: TLTA Legislative, Regulatory and Federal Issues Briefing
 
Economic Outlook: Housing and Mortgage Markets Trends and Insights

The State of the Banking Industry – Insights for Title Agents
 
and so much more!
 
Review our Conference program to learn more about the hot topics you can't afford to miss at TLTA's Annual Conference »

Cass Burton Awarded New Mexico Land Title Association Prestigious Award

Earlier this month at the annual New Mexico Land Title Association Conference, the Omer Tucker Citizen of the Year Award was given to Cass Burton, FNF SW Region Regulatory Compliance Counsel, and intregal member of several TLTA Committees and Advisory Groups including the Legislative Committee, Judiciary Committee, Regulatory Committee, and Federal Issues Advisory Group.
 
This award recognizes the NMLTA member who during the course of a year demonstrates outstanding commitment, dedication, and effectiveness on behalf of the NMLTA and on behalf of the New Mexico title insurance industry. It is not bestowed annually, but awarded on a discretionary basis when it is determined that a potential designee achieves multiple qualifications. The recipient must not only be a proven leader in the settlement services industry in New Mexico, but he or she must also serve as a personal example of character, spirit and support to the people of the title industry.
 

 
Cass was the recipient of this award as his leadership and determination resulted ultimately in the legislation passed by the New Mexico Legislature and signed by the Governor extending the rate hearing cycle to a three-year cycle. Congratulations, Cass!  

TLTAPAC Board of Trustee Nominees Announced

The TLTAPAC Nominating Committee recently nominated individuals to serve on the TLTAPAC Board of Trustees. These nominees will be presented to the TLTAPAC members during the Terry Grantham Memorial TLTAPAC Lunch and Annual Meeting. This meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 20 in conjunction with the TLTA Annual Conference and Business Meeting. All TLTAPAC members are encouraged to register and participate in this important annual business meeting.
 
Special thanks to this year's TLTAPAC Nominating Committee: Bert Massey, Roland Love, Bernie Del Hierro, Zana King, Randy Pearson, Randy Pittman, and Ryan Riyad

2023-2024 Slate of TLTAPAC Board of Trustee Nominees

Region 1
Brandi Abercrombie CESP, CTIP, NTP, National Investors Title Insurance Co., HendersonCelia Flowers, Flowers Title Companies, LLC, Tyler
 
Region 2
DJ Horn, First National Title Insurance Co., Rockwall
Lynn Stillman, Title Resources Guaranty Co., Garland
 
Region 5
Patrick Clark, Eastex Title Co., Inc., Coldspring
 
Region 8
Bill Shaddock, Capital Title of Texas, LLC, Plano
 
Region 11
Carolyn Sunseri, South Land Title, LLC, Galveston
 
Region 12
Ashley Cook, ZOCCAM, Dallas
Zack Minnis Old Republic National Title Insurance Co., Dallas
Cathy Schmidt, Patriot America Title Services, LLC, Oak Point
 
Region 14
Brian Pitman,  Independence Title, Austin
Heather Sheffield, Powell Law Group LLP, Austin
 
Region 17
Michael Minnis, Platinum Title Partners, LLC, Houston
Erwin Wilbanks, CAEP, Wilbanks & Wilbanks, P.C., Houston
 
Region 21
Patrick Rose, Corridor Title, LLC, San Marcos
 
Region 25
Mark Batis, Agents National Title Insurance Co., Boerne
Gregg Lyssy, Mission Title, LP, San Antonio
 
Region 26
John DeLoach, Sierra Title Co., San Antonio
 
Region 30
Nancy Waggoner, CPA, Saint Jo
 
Don't forget to purchase your tickets for the TLTAPAC Lunch, where our Board of Trustees will be sworn in, and other Conference PAC events here. Proceeds from these events benefit the TLTAPAC. 

Submit a Nomination for the ALTA "Our Values" Awards

Recognize outstanding individuals who exemplify the core values of our industry by nominating them for the ALTA Our Values Awards. Showcasing exceptional leadership, commitment to customers, and dedication to protection, this prestigious accolade is affiliated with the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and serves as a remarkable opportunity to honor exceptional individuals within your team who embody these values.
 
Don't miss the chance to celebrate excellence! Submit your nominations by June 15th. 
 
Learn more about this ALTA award and Nomination Process »

Doma Appoints Lauren McCaskill as Agency Manager for West Texas and New Mexico

Doma Title Insurance, Inc. (fka North American Title Insurance Company, or NATIC) named Lauren McCaskill as Agency Manager for the company’s West Texas and New Mexico regions. In this position, she manages agency activities for the company, securing and servicing agents throughout the region and assisting them with their business growth plans.
 
 
 
Read the press release »