October 2023

In This Month's Edition
  • Finding Strength In What Makes Us Feel Vulnerable As A Leader
  • TLTA Leadership Attends ALTA ONE in Colorado Springs
  • TLTA's School Executive Committee Reviews Revamped Land Title School Curriculum: 2024 Program Registration Now Open
  • East Texas Title Companies Announces Additions to Leadership Team
  • RecordsOnline Promotes Key Leadership Ahead of National Expansion
  • ICYMI: TLTA Land Title Institute Early Bird Rate Expires Nov. 1
  • In Memoriam: James Anderson

Finding Strength In What Makes Us Feel Vulnerable As A Leader

Forbes
As a leader, have you ever felt unprepared or needed help but weren’t sure how to ask for it? Have you ever sat at your desk with your forehead pressed against the palm of your hand, searching for the right thing to do? Have you ever felt betrayed or bewildered by the behavior of a team member? Have you ever doubted yourself or questioned your ability? Have you ever felt so excited by an outcome that you had to double-check to make sure the data were correct or so proud of your team that you wanted to hug every one of them?
 
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TLTA Leadership Attends ALTA ONE in Colorado Springs

TLTA leadership and members participated in ALTA ONE in Colorado Springs from Oct. 10-13, celebrating Jack Rattikin III's year as ALTA President and joining over 1,000 title professionals from across the nation to engage in discussions on key industry topics like wire fraud prevention, the economy, and employee retention, under the theme "Mission: Protect."
 

ALTA Immediate Past President Jack Rattikin III presents at 2023 ALTA One Convention in Colorado Springs
 
The event included meetings with other state land title associations, a keynote from NFL studio personality and four-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Terry Bradshaw on persevering through challenges and leveraging the power of strategic thinking, and numerous updates on federal issues impacting the industry.

TLTA's School Executive Committee Reviews Revamped Land Title School Curriculum: 2024 Program Registration Now Open

Following registration opening for our 2024 Land Title School, the Executive Committee of the Land Title School of Texas met on October 23, 2023, to review the initial draft of the revamped curriculum for TLTA's upcoming March 2024 event.
 

TLTA Land Title School of Texas Executive Committee gather in Austin to review and refine revamped curriculum for 2024 program
  
With a continued commitment to excellence, they have infused the entire 2 1/2-day program with a fresh perspective, ensuring alignment with the most recent legal developments, regulatory updates, and industry trends. To enhance the learning experience, the committee has introduced hands-on workshops and engaging breakout sessions, providing students with an opportunity to actively participate in small group discussions and acquire valuable hands-on learning experiences.
 
The 2024 Land Title School will take place at the Kalahri Convention Center, March 4-6, 2024.
 
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East Texas Title Companies Announces Additions to Leadership Team

East Texas Title Companies announces two new Vice Presidents have joined their leadership team. Diana Perez has been promoted to Vice President of Operations, and Lara Easley is now Vice President of Partnerships.
 
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Diana Perez
Vice President of Operations
East Texas Title Companies


Lara Easley
Vice President of Partnerships
East Texas Title Companies

RecordsOnline Promotes Key Leadership Ahead of National Expansion

RecordsOnline, an East Texas-based Software-as-a-Service company with national expansion plans, has announced the promotions of three individuals in key operational positions to support that planned growth. Diane Eubanks has been named Vice President of Plant Operations. Kim Thomas is now Vice President of Operations, and Morgan Kennedy is promoted to Director of Operations.
 
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Diane Eubanks
VP of Plant Operations
RecordsOnline 
Kim Thomas
VP of Operations
RecordsOnline  
Morgan Kennedy
Director of Operations
RecordsOnline 
 

ICYMI: TLTA Land Title Institute Early Bird Rate Expires Nov. 1

Why wait and end up paying more for a high quality program you plan to attend? Register for Texas Land Title Institute before November 1 and save nearly $100 on your registration for an event you won't want to miss.
 

 
Designed for real estate and title attorneys, advanced closers and examiners, owners and managers, or anyone seeking advanced education on legal topics, the annual Texas Land Title Institute brings top title professionals to the beautiful Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort for world-class training and networking.
 
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In Memoriam: James Anderson

JANUARY 2, 1943 — OCTOBER 9, 2023
James L. Anderson, Jr., 80, passed away on October 9, 2023. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on January 2, 1943 to James L. Anderson, Sr. And Emily Almon Anderson. He moved to Austin, Texas when he was two years old. His sister Martha was born after the family moved to Austin.


 
He graduated from Southwest Texas State College in 1967. He then went to St. Mary’s University and received his doctor of jurisprudence in 1969. He began practicing law in San Antonio following law school. He moved to Rockport, Texas in 1973. It was in Rockport that he found his home, his life long passion for airboats (who remembers Panther ball?) duck hunting and fishing and his community of family and friends.

He practiced law and became a partner in Rockport Abstract & Title Company. He ran for County Attorney of Aransas County in 1976 and held that position until he retired from it in 2008. He continued practicing law in Rockport until his retirement in 2020.

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