June 2024
In This Month's Edition
- Embracing Industry Strength and Unity at TLTA's Annual Conference and Business Meeting
- TLTA's 2024-2025 Board of Directors Installed
- Seller Impersonation Fraud: What Texas Realtors, Property Owners Should Know
- Doma Title Insurance, Inc. Appoints Dereck Allen as AVP, Regional Agency Manager for Its Texas Region
- In Memoriam: Jerel Johnston Hill
- A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Member
Embracing Industry Strength and Unity at TLTA's Annual Conference and Business Meeting
CONFERENCE RECAP SPONSORED BY
TLTA's Annual Conference and Business Meeting, held in San Antonio from June 3-5, was a tremendous success, bringing together over 500 Texas title professionals. The event offered a crucial platform for industry leaders to connect, share knowledge, and stay informed about market changes.
The conference featured valuable sessions such as "Surviving a Cyberattack," "The NAR Settlement Update: Implications for Real Estate," and "The Million Dollar Question: What's Ahead for the Real Estate Economy?" These sessions offered practical tools and up-to-the-minute insights on the hottest issues impacting our industry.
Tuesday's highlights included discussions on regulatory updates and cybersecurity defenses, followed by a General Session and Business Meeting where the 2024-2025 Board of Directors was elected and this year's new certified professionals were celebrated. ALTA President Don Kennedy shared his commitment to defending the industry's interests, while 2023-2024 TLTA President Rodney Anderson provided a recap of TLTA's significant achievements and ongoing efforts over the past year.
That evening, attendees enjoyed President's Evening at "Club 109," a glamorous supper club-themed event celebrating Outgoing TLTA President Rodney Anderson, CTIP. The night featured a live auction with exclusive items and an entertaining after-dinner show with dueling pianos. The event also included association traditions such as the ceremonial passing of the gavel to Claire Hartman, CTIP and the announcement of the President's and Title Person of the Year awards.
We look forward to gathering again next summer in Nashville for our
2025 Annual Conference and Business Meeting, June 8-11, 2025
Outgoing TLTA President Rodney Anderson, CTIP delivers TLTA President's Report
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Attendees forge meaningful relationships and explore innovative technologies and services visiting our 60 sponsor exhibits in the vibrant Sponsor Marketplace
From comprehensive legislative updates and insights into upcoming regulatory changes to discussions on cybersecurity defenses, the impact of FTC and DOL rulings, and strategies for integrating AI into operations, our sessions offered valuable knowledge to enhance attendees' professional expertise.
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Bill James and family celebrate Bill's receipt of our association's highest honor, Title Person of the Year
President's Evening, Club 109, featured dueling pianos and all the fun traditions that mark this a must-attend annual event
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Paul R. Rodriguez is honored with the President's Award by outgoing TLTA President Rodney Anderson, CTIP
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Cass Burton is honored with the President's Award by outgoing TLTA President Rodney Anderson, CTIP
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Incoming TLTA President Claire Hartman, CTIP is passed the gavel by outgoing President Rodney Anderson, CTIP
TLTA's 2024-2025 Board of Directors Installed
During the 2024 TLTA Annual Conference and Business Meeting in San Antonio, TLTA installed our 2024-2025 Board of Directors:
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2024-2025 Officers and Board of Directors
President
Claire Hartman, CTIP
First Community Title LLC, Temple
President-Elect
Gil Ernst
Fidelity National Title Group, Dallas
Immediate Past President
Rodney Anderson, CTIP
Alliant National Title Insurance Company, Grand Prairie
Agent Section Chair
Patrick M. Rose
Corridor Title, San Marcos
Agent Section Vice Chair
Johnny L. Collins, II
Community National Title, LLC, Fort Worth
Agent Section Delegate
Mark Scott
San Jacinto Title Services of Texas, LLC, Corpus Christi
Agent At-Large Director
Roland Love
Independence Title, Quinlan
Agent At-Large Director
Randy Pearson CTIP, NTP
Town Square Title Company, LLC, Granbury
Underwriter Section Chair
Leslie S. Johnson
WFG National Title Insurance Company, Dallas
Underwriter Section Vice Chair
Charles M. Craig
Stewart Title Guaranty Company, Austin
Underwriter Section Delegate
Brandi Abercrombie, CESP, CTIP, NTP
National Investors Title Insurance Company, Henderson
Underwriter At-Large Director
Steve Streiff
Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, Houston
Underwriter At-Large Director
John H. Dorris
First American Title Insurance Company, Houston
Seller Impersonation Fraud: What Texas Realtors, Property Owners Should Know
FOX 7 Austin
FOX 7 Austin follows up on a story about land-selling fraud involving property owner impersonations. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl, with expert insights from TLTA Seller Impersonation Fraud Task Force Chair David Tandy, reports on what the red flags are to watch out for, the precautions to take, and what happens if a fraudulent sale actually goes through.
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Doma Title Insurance, Inc. Appoints Dereck Allen as AVP, Regional Agency Manager for Its Texas Region
Doma Title Insurance, Inc. has appointed Dereck Allen as Assistant Vice President, Regional Agency Manager for its Texas region.
Read the company's press release »
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We want to celebrate your successes too! Have a colleague who recently got promoted, a team member who achieved a career milestone, or someone embarking on a well-deserved retirement? Share the news with us, and let's highlight these remarkable moments together in our monthly newsletter. Email us at communications@tlta.com with the details.
In Memoriam: Jerel Johnston Hill
JULY 29, 1952 – JUNE 8, 2024
Jerel Johnston Hill, beloved son, brother, husband, father, mentor, friend passed away on June 8th, 2024, in Houston, Texas at M.D. Anderson Hospital. A memorial service will be held on June 28th at 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Episcopal of Kingwood. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society where a memorial page has been set up in his honor: http://diy.lls.org/JerelHill
Jerel opened his own independent real estate law practice in 1992. Son James later joined the practice, and they continued to work together until Jerel's passing.
Jerel was a dedicated volunteer with TLTA, contributing across several committees including the Legislative, Judiciary, and Institute Committees. He also held a prominent role as a longstanding speaker at the Texas Land Title Institute held in San Antonio each December. Jerel's influence extended throughout the Texas title industry, where he earned widespread respect as a trusted friend and mentor within the association. His presence was deeply valued within the TLTA community, and he will be greatly missed by his friends in the industry.
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