The Downdate newsletter is emailed monthly to TLTA members and covers industry, association and member news.

2020

December 2020

Happy Holidays From Your Team at TLTA
Town Halls to Continue in 2021. What Speakers or Topics Should We Cover?
2020 Texas Land Title Institute: Oh, It's Not Over Yet!
Escrow Officers: If Your License Expires This Month, Schedule Your CE Hours Now to Make Sure All Is in Order Before End of Year
Texas National Title Honored as a Top Workplace in 2020
Glenn Clements to Retire
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
Upcoming Webinars

Cornucopia of Stress Management Techniques From TLTA Members to You!
May Your Thanksgiving Overflow With Grace, Gratitude and the Comforts of Tradition
More than 300 RSVP'd for Town Hall With Comptroller Hegar; National Association of Realtors' Chief Economist Is Our Next Featured Guest Dec. 17
2020 TLTAPAC Fundraising Team Finishes Strong – Thank You!
2020 Texas Land Title Institute: 30th Anniversary Strong!
South Land Title Pair Part of Historic, Life-Saving Surgery
Republic Title of Texas Named Among Top 100 Places to Work by Dallas Morning News
Cathy Clamp Honored With ALTA's National Title Professional Designation
Westcor Announces the Hiring of Steve Hightower as Agency Representative – North Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas
Secured Title of Texas Appoints Kerry Prisock General Counsel
RamQuest Gives Back to Feeding America - Company’s ALTA ONE Campaign Raised Over $2,700
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
Upcoming Webinars

TLTA Members Share Their Current Stress Management Techniques – We’d Love to Hear Your Ideas Too!
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar to Headline TLTA's Virtual Town Hall Nov. 16
TLTA's Local Legislative Liaisons Continue Making Our Industry's Relationships With Texas Lawmakers a Top Priority
Special Offer: Experience the Best of Both Worlds!
ALTA Elects Bill Burding NTP as President; Jack Rattikin III of Fort Worth and Tara Smith of Houston Will Also Serve on ALTA's 2020-21 Board of Governors
First National Title Insurance Company Adds Kyle K. Rank as Executive Vice President, Business Development
Brandi Abercrombie Joins National Investors
Dan Hassen Named National Agency Manager for Agents National Title Insurance Company
Susan Simmons Joins Agents National Title Insurance Company as Southwest Agency Operations Manager
Steve Ortega and Diana Reese Join Agents National Title Insurance Company, Expanding Texas Presence
In Memoriam: Faye Talley
In Memoriam: Donna Bailey
Upcoming Webinars

Worried About Disengaged Employees? Make These 7 Changes
Tell Me Something Good: How Are You Keeping Your Team Motivated Under Challenging Circumstances?
TLTA Board's Virtual Planning Meeting Includes Updates From Committee Chairs About Plans for the Year
September PACathon: Can We Count on Your Support?
Transition of Land Title School to Virtual Format a Success; Nearly 250 Students to Complete School Program This Week
In Memoriam: Jim Howell
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
Upcoming Webinars

8 Ways Managers Can Support Employees’ Mental Health
Registration List Swells to 220 and Growing for First Ever Virtual Land Title School
Hill Country Titles Celebrates Golden Anniversary – 50 Years of Family
Patten Title Company’s, Eric Fontanot, Named Houston Business Journal’s Most Admired CEO
Stewart Title Hires New Group Senior Vice President for Southwest Direct Operations
Alliant National Announces the Promotion of KC West to Senior Vice President and Southwest Region Manager
Title Midwest, Inc. Appoints Marc Miller to Lead Texas Division
WFG National Title Insurance Company Appoints Megan Piechowiak Texas State Underwriting Counsel
Westcor Land Title Insurance Company Announces the Hiring of Shannon Skurner as Regional Underwriting Counsel
In Memoriam: Sue Ann (Gladden) Clarkson
Top Educational Sessions From Our 2020 Virtual Annual Conference Now Available On Demand – Escrow Hours Available

Our First-Ever Virtual Conference Was a Success, Thank You!
2020-2021 Board of Directors Installed
Outgoing TLTA President Mike Savas Dedicates President’s Award to All Essential, Front-Line Title Professionals Working During COVID-19
Andi Bolin Selected to Head Knight Barry Title's First Texas Office
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
On-Demand Webinars

2020 Virtual Conference: Inspiring Keynoters, Important Industry Updates, and Continuing Education Focused on Today's Challenges Head the Billing
How to Overcome Your Fear of Making Mistakes
Data Point: 2019 Mortgage Market Activity and Trends
Westcor Promotes Angela Fling to Texas Region Manager
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
On-Demand Webinars

Bright Spots and Silver Linings
2020 Virtual Conference: Dates Finalized July 13-16; Exciting Lineup of Informative and Inspiring Speakers Continues to Grow
Get Involved With TLTA's Volunteer Network
New Video From ALTA Celebrates Title Industry's Good Deeds During COVID-19
TDI Job Opening: Title Insurance Specialist
North American Title Insurance Co. Adds Ryan Sabel as Texas State Agency Manager
Upcoming Webinars

Meeting You Where You Are – TLTA Annual Conference Goes Virtual
Essential Advice for Stressed-Out Essential Workers
Looking Forward to Looking Back – State of the Association
Work From Home Handbook
TDI Job Opening: Title Insurance Specialist
In Memoriam: Mark S. Pena
Tom Berry Joins National Investors as Executive Vice President
North American Title Insurance Appoints Kelly Love Underwriting Counsel for Southern States
Jay Hartzell Named Interim President of UT Austin
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
Upcoming Webinars

Thank You – I Salute Your Impressive Response to COVID-19
COVID-19 UPDATE: Federal Guidelines Now Include County Recorders Among Essential Businesses
Title Industry Gets Creative in Pursuit of Safe Closing Protocols
Don't Worry: Our Annual Conference Is Still a Go!
Mike and Bonney Ramsey Honored for Giving Back to the Community
SAVE THE DATE: Day at the Capitol Feb. 8-9, 2021
Are You Ready to Grow Your Title Industry Career?
Use the Weekend to Get Up-to-Speed on Things You Need to Know – On-Demand Education and Training Available Anytime
Upcoming Webinars

Abstracting & Examination Fundamentals – Live in Dallas May 14
Grassroots News: Texas House Insurance Committee Chairman Rep. Eddie Lucio III Attends Title Industry Meet and Greet
Cyber Insurance: 10 Tips and Traps
Next Gen: Title Industry Leadership Today, Tomorrow and Beyond
John Magness Joins FNF to Lead Alamo Title Company
RecordsOnline Hires Mark Holley
Patten Title Participates in Local Charity
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
Upcoming Webinars

A Better Way to Develop and Retain Top Talent
5 Habits for Successful Social Media Managers in 2020
Joint Statement on Heightened Cybersecurity Risk Issued by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Agents National Title Names Todd Mendolia COO
Stewart Title President Matthew Morris Announces His Departure
Mary Ann Howard Retires
Earn Your TLTA Professional Certification in 2020 – Exams Scheduled in April
Property Records Industry Association Offers Special Title Industry Registration Rates for Winter Symposium in Austin, Feb. 24-27
Upcoming Webinars