September 2023
In This Month's Edition
- How the Best Leadership Teams Navigate Uncertain Times
- TLTA Board of Directors Gather for Strategic Planning Meeting
- First National Title Insurance Company Promotes Chad Hansen to President
- Fidelity National Financial Announces Joe Grealish As President, National Agency Operations
- TLTA Members Among Austin's Top Power Players of 2023
- In Memoriam: Peter Charles Murphy
- 2023 Institute Is On Its Way! Save Your Spot - Register Now!
- A Warm Welcome to our New TLTA Members
How the Best Leadership Teams Navigate Uncertain Times
Harvard Business Review
While we don’t know what the rest of the year will bring, it’s reasonable to assume that the headwinds we’re experiencing will continue. This is an environment that will demand — and reward — high-performing leadership teams. Based on his conversations with more than 100 clients across industries, PWC U.S. Chair and Senior Partner Tim Ryan has identified seven factors that set these teams apart: 1) They create a “company-first” culture; 2) They think and act across the enterprise; 3) They maintain a relentless focus on reinventing the business; 4) They free up the right people for the hard stuff; 5) They’re inclusive of different backgrounds and skills; 6) They encourage healthy debate, but avoid undermining fellow leaders; and 7) They strive to be humble and objective.
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TLTA Board of Directors Gather for Strategic Planning Meeting
TLTA's Board of Directors met for a Board Strategy Meeting Sept. 19-20. During this event, the board reviewed their responsibilities, assessed TLTA's tools and relationships, and evaluated the progress of ongoing projects. Additionally, the Board engaged in strategic discussions with TLTA Committee Chairs and received updates on state and federal advocacy efforts. These discussions will shape TLTA's leadership approach in developing and implementing initiatives to support TLTA members in adapting to the evolving real estate marketplace, ensuring our industry's success in navigating the challenges and opportunities ahead.
First National Title Insurance Company Promotes Chad Hansen to President
First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the promotion of Chad Hansen to President.
Hansen has over 24 years of experience and knowledge in the title industry in variety of roles ranging from agency and field work to executive level leadership roles. Hansen joined the company back in April 2021 as compliance/regulatory counsel and was promoted to Chief Operations Officer in December 2021.
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Fidelity National Financial Announces Joe Grealish As President, National Agency Operations
Fidelity National Financial announced that Joe Grealish will assume the position of president of National Agency Operations effective Jan. 1. Grealish will assume additional leadership responsibilities as Steve Day NTP, current president of National Agency Operations, will retire at the end of 2023.
Joe Grealish served as the 2013-14 President of TLTA and has served on the Board of Governors for the American Land Title Association since October 2020. With the exception of a short time serving as a San Francisco firefighter, he has enjoyed a 32-year career with the company, serving in a wide variety of capacities including county manager of numerous operations.
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TLTA Members Among Austin's Top Power Players of 2023
Austin Business Journal
The Austin Business Journal has unveiled its 2023 list of power players, highlighting 110 influential individuals in the Austin area. We are proud to announce that two members of TLTA have earned their place among esteemed figures such as Michael Dell, Matthew McConaughey, and Elon Musk. Brian Pitman, CEO of Independence Title and former TLTA President (2010-2011), along with Gary Farmer, President of Heritage Title Company of Austin, are both recognized as part of Austin's top 110 power players.
On November 17, ABJ will feature a special section in its weekly edition, providing in-depth details about these influential figures, which will also be accessible online. Until then, you can find the full list of ABJ's 2023 Power Players below.
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In Memoriam: Peter Charles Murphy
MARCH 16, 1950 – SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pete Murphy, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Pete departed this world suddenly on September 10, 2023, surrounded by his family at the age of 73, in Leander, Texas.
Born on March 16, 1950, the youngest of the family, in Long Island, NY, he had a special relationship with his oldest sister Irene Fusco and her husband Robert (Bob). He spent most of a decade at Barrett, Burke, Wilson, Daffin, Castle & Frappier, LLC and ended with almost 20 years at Sierra Title. His career and family took him from DFW to McAllen and finally to the Austin area where he retired in 2022.
The service for Pete will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Weed Corley Fish Funeral Homes, 1200 S. Bagdad, Leander, TX 78641 from 11-2, with the memorial service being from 11-12 and reception immediately following on site.
Read Pete's Obituary »
2023 Institute Is On Its Way! Save Your Spot - Register Now!
Register today to take advantage of early bird pricing »
TLTA's Institute Committee put together another stellar program for 2023, and we are excited to announce the schedule is live and ready for you to view online. This year's comprehensive program is designed to provide you with invaluable insights and solutions to the pressing questions keeping you up at night. Plus, we've introduced a new Friday working lunch to ensure you can hit the road earlier without missing any of what's in store! At this year's Institute you'll discover answers to questions like:
What Legislative Changes Will Impact My Business?
Who Holds Title When the Entity Dies (or Trustees Disappear)?
How Well Do You Know Schedule B?
When is P-39 Express Insurance an Option?
And so much more! Explore our detailed online schedule to see everything in store for this year's Institute.
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Don't miss our newly redesigned pre-Institute program »
You'll remember this pre-Institute program as Title Insurance & Doc Prep, but newly redesigned, Commitment to Closing is back with updated materials to addresses survey and title insurance questions frequently encountered by a party and their representative in connection with a transaction and closing.
A Warm Welcome to our New TLTA Members
AGENT MEMBERS
Trace Title LLC
Contact: Chris Phillips
807 Main St
Blanco, TX 78606
830.833.3113
[email protected]
Mortgage Information Services of Texas, LLC
Contact: Michelle McClellan
1751 River Run, Ste 200
Fort Worth, TX 76107
817.866.7000
[email protected]
www.mtginfo.com
CT El Paso LLC dba El Paso
Clear Title
Contact: Jackie Kille
1035 Belvidere St, Ste 200B
El Paso, TX 79912
915.333.4300
[email protected]
Sure Title, LLC
Contact: Stephanie Ibanez
23102 Seven Meadows Pkwy
Katy, TX 77494
346.422.4700
[email protected]
Dante Title, Inc.
Contact: Jorge Valdez
2201 W Dove Ave, Ste A
McAllen, TX 78504
956.803.0341
[email protected]
Titlehaus, LLLP dba Title House
Contact: Ken Quantie
13101 Preston Rd, Ste 303
Dallas, TX 75240
214.775.3414
[email protected]
First Liberty Title Company
Contact: Haleigh Shanks
1900 Sam Houston St
Liberty, TX 77575
936.336.6471
[email protected]
TAAC Investments, LLC dba Navarro
County Abstract Company
Contact: Jake Griggs
500 West 3rd Ave
Corsicana, TX 75110
903.654.8652
[email protected]
www.navarrocountyabstract.com
UTGN, LLC dba Universal
Land Title of Texas
Contact: Stephanie Witt
18333 Preston Rd, Ste 100A
Dallas, TX 75252
469.404.5957
[email protected]
Mattamy Homes Title Agency, LLC
Contact: Laurie Lugo-Chico
1801 Wittington Pl, Ste 130B
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
407.636.0884
[email protected]
DeBault Title, LLC
Contact: Michael DeBault
1619 Kentucky, Ste C-370
Amarillo, TX 79102
806.316.9826
[email protected]
Rise Title North, LLC
Contact: Candie Sandlin
1317 W 6th St Ste B
Austin, TX 78703
972.528.6071
[email protected]
Rise Title Wilco, LLC
Contact: Candie Sandlin
14800 Quorum Dr Ste 150
Dallas, TX 75254
972.528.6071
[email protected]
Cnat FW, LLC
Contact: Candie Sandlin
2435 S University Dr Ste B
Fort Worth, TX 76109
972.528.6071
[email protected]
Cnat North Houston, LLC
Contact: Candie Sandlin
14800 Quorum Dr Ste 150
Dallas, TX 75254
972.528.6071
[email protected]
Cnat1, LLC
Contact: Candie Sandlin
14800 Quorum Dr Ste 150
Dallas, TX 75254
972.528.6071
[email protected]
Reliable Title, LLC
Contact: Candie Sandlin
14800 Quorum Dr Ste 150
Dallas, TX 75254
972.528.6071
[email protected]
Empower Settlement Services of Texas, LLC
Contact: Lynne Grinolds
6160 Warren Pkwy, Ste 100
Frisco, TX 75034
833.209.2757
[email protected]
Builders Title Services, LLC
Contact: Read Hammond
3000 Weslayan St, Ste 305
Houston, TX 77027
832.934.7900
[email protected]
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Gabriel Haddad Law Firm PLLC
Contact: Gabriel Haddad
31 Muirfield Way
Sugar Land, TX 77479
832.319.9499
[email protected]
The Loan Signing Agency, LLC
Contact: Gregory Gray
3422 Business Center Dr, Ste 106-312
Pearland, TX 77584
346.291.7467
[email protected]
www.theloansigningagency.com
Positively Closed
Contact: Mary Anne Harris
3662 Cedarcrest Rd, Ste 200
Acworth, GA 30101
770.975.1475
[email protected]
www.positivelyclosed.com
Norman-Spencer Agency
Contact: Melissa Van Noy
10050 Innovation Dr
Miamisburg, OH 45342
972.666.0054
[email protected]
www.norman-spencer.com/ind-title-agents/
The Brown Law Firm, LLP
Contact: Kristy Stiles
1409 Summit Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817.377.9091
[email protected]