CLTPs/ALTPs

Crystal Bowyer is the Director of Agency Production for Lighthouse Title Group. Her journey with the Lighthouse family began back in 2001, when she joined as an Examiner. Since then, she has had the opportunity to be part of the Admin Team, contributing to the growth of the organization, which now boasts over 60 offices spread across Michigan and Wisconsin. Her career in the Title Industry started in 1998 when she began as a temp at an Agency in Grand Rapids. Over the years, Crystal has developed a deep passion for driving a culture of continued learning within the team at Lighthouse. Her involvement with the Michigan Land Title Association (MLTA) has been incredibly rewarding, she has served on several committees, including the Education Committee, Title Agent and Associate Member Committee, and Tech Committee. In 2023, she proudly earned her Certified Land Title Professional (CLPT) designation. A little bit about her personal life – Crystal grew up in the Caledonia, Kentwood area and currently resides in Wyoming, Michigan with my family. Crystal serves the community by sitting on the City of Wyoming Board of Review. When I’m not working hard at Lighthouse Title, you’ll likely find me camping, fishing, or hunting with my husband or enjoying a Concert or Musical with my son. These activities are a great way for us to unwind and enjoy family time together.

Having a passion for experiencing all that life has to offer, and having a witty sense of humor about it, Jacquie pushes herself daily to evolve both professionally and personally. She is the SVP of the Great Lakes Region at First National Title Insurance and specializes in partnering with independent title agencies around the country to assist them with business growth strategies.

With over 30 years of industry experience, she brings a vast amount of value to her clients including sales & marketing strategies, operation management, and business development.

She is the Immediate Past President for the Michigan Land Title Association and serves on several committees for the organization.

Jacquie is an Ambassador Volunteer for the non-profit organization Homes for Our Troops and has been recognized with numerous awards throughout her career. These include Affiliate of the Year for two Board of REALTOR Associations, Volunteer of Year, and countless sales & marketing awards.

Jacquie and her husband Scott live in Mid-Michigan, and she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, music, photography, and several outdoor activities.

Laurie Callaghan is the VP, Central Region Agency Manager for WFG National Title and is responsible for supporting strategic initiatives, developing new relationships, and assisting with growth within the agency division.  She started her career in 1997 as a market manager for a major underwriter and has held various roles on the direct and agency side since then.

Laurie holds her title insurance license with the State of Michigan, is an active member of the Michigan Land Title Association and currently serves on the Communication/Public Relations Committee, Education Committee and the Sponsorship Committee.

When not working Laurie and her husband Sean enjoy spending time at the family cottage, being on their boat or traveling.

Liz Halabu Casselman is the owner and Chief Operating Officer of Birmingham Title Agency and American Title Agency of Lenawee. As a licensed Michigan attorney, she is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the Real Property Law Section. She serves as the Chair of the Title Agent and Associate Member Committee, Vice-Chair of the Education Committee for the MLTA and is active with the ALTA and CREW Detroit. She is also a licensed title producer agent in Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio. She has been a board member of several organizations, including non-profits, educational institutions, and banks.

In addition to her work as a title agent, Liz is a partner at her family’s real estate law firm, Halabu P.C. She also founded Birmingham Exchange Company, a qualified intermediary facilitating 1031 exchanges all over the country, and she is the Vice President of Gandol Inc., a construction and commercial door company.

Liz earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from Oakland University in 2012, her Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School in 2015, and her Executive Master of Business Administration from Oakland University in 2020.

Beccy’s title industry journey began in 2003 with zero experience. Over the years she gained invaluable hands-on experience and incredible mentorship leading to roles of increased responsibility and leadership. With over two decades of experience, Beccy has had the opportunity to hone her skills in every aspect of the industry which has led to her passion in overseeing and optimizing title processes for maximum efficiency and accuracy. As Title Operations Manager at Searchlight Title Services, she works to cultivate a culture of innovative solutions, streamlined efficiencies, and enhanced customer satisfaction through a strong team environment.

Beccy became involved in MLTA attending educations seminars very early in her career. She has served on MLTA committees as both committee member and committee chair.

Outside of work, she is an outdoor and health enthusiast and enjoys spending time with her family, friends, walking, hiking, snowshoeing and living life to its fullest.

Debbie Haught has been in the title insurance industry since 1986 with 37 of those years in a management capacity.   She brings her entrepreneurial spirit to each position she has held from small to large agencies, developing and managing joint ventures and successfully running an $8 million dollar organization for 17 years.   She is a graduate of Northwood University, having received her degree Summa Cum Laude in Business Administration – Management.  She is the Vice President of Operations for Mt Pleasant Abstract and Title, Family of Agencies and proudly serves on the MLTA Board.  In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities with her husband, Bryan, such as mountain biking, hiking and sailing.

Michael has been serving the title industry since 1989. Michael received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri and has previously owned and operated a large title agency. Prior joining AmTrust, he was national agency manager for two different regional underwriters and Vice President for a national underwriter. As an active member of the American Land Title Association®, Michael serves on several committees and has previously served on the agents’ section to the board of governors. In 2021 he was named one of the top 100 people in real estate by Top 100 People in Real Estate Magazine®.

 

Michael has been a speaker for several state land title association conventions and helps provide CE classes to title agents in the Midwest. Michael has a wealth of knowledge about the history of the land title industry in the United States and publishes a monthly article titled: “The Ramblings of a Title Man.” In 2007 he was recognized as “Top 40 under 40” by The Title Report™. In 2020, his second book, titled “The Ramblings of a Title Man – Second Edition” was released. His family has celebrated 100 years of service to the land title industry in 2020 and published an archival web site www.holden100.info to celebrate the century milestone for his family.

Michael and his wife Laura love leisure travel, hiking, and art collecting. Michael donates his time as an Ambassador for First Tee Cleveland.

Meredith R. Holtz is a Vice-President, Regional Counsel for the Fidelity National Financial Family of Companies, which encompasses Chicago Title Insurance Company, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, and Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company. Meredith is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Women Lawyers Association, the Real Property Law Section, the Oakland County Bar Association, and the Legislative Steering Committee of the Michigan Land Title Association. She has served on the Board of Directors of the MLTA and as Co-Chair of the MLTA Legislative Committee and is the Case Law Coordinator for the Residential Transactions Committee of the Real Property Section. In 2015, Meredith was given the Robert J. Jay Award by the MLTA in recognition of her contributions and service to the title industry. In addition to providing underwriting support, Meredith has acted as claims counsel, prepared and presented educational materials at FNF and MLTA sponsored seminars, as well as for the Real Property Law Section/ICLE, conducted individual training sessions for agents and direct operations as requested, and written numerous articles for the MLTA publication, The Title Examiner. Meredith received her B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan, and her Juris Doctor from The Detroit College of Law.

Cindy joined the FNF Michigan Agency team in 2013 and is their Sr. Account Manager VP for the State of Michigan.  She is an ALTA National Title Professional (NTP) and a MLTA Certified Land Title Professional (CLTP).   Cindy has over 35 years of experience in the title industry and has held many positions within our industry.  Cindy’s passion with expertise helps identify and provides timely solutions to Title Agencies and the Real Estate community.  She is a very active member of both ALTA and Michigan Land Title Association and was awarded the Robert J. Jay Award for distinguished service and outstanding leadership by the MLTA July 2017.

Cindy currently serves in many positions in her community.   Such as, Vice President for the Clarenceville School District of Wayne and Oakland Counties, Secretary of the Clarenceville Education Foundation, Commissioner of the City of Livonia Historic Preservation Commission.   She is a native of Michigan and enjoys many activities with her family.

Cayla Kacos is someone who believes that when people feel supported, understood, and truly cared for, their work will reflect that. As the Director of Title Coordination at Star Title Agency, she focuses on creating a smooth and steady experience for agents, customers, and team members.

Since joining the company in 2018, she has continued to support agents while helping shape Star Title’s current workflow from pending to closing. Her journey in real estate began in 2014, where she spent 4 years as a Realtor and office manager for a busy real estate team at Five Star Real Estate.

Her past roles as a Realtor, office manager, dance coach, and long-time restaurant server shaped her love for collaboration and her belief in meeting people where they are. Those experiences taught her the importance of patience, communication, and treating every interaction with empathy—qualities she brings into every conversation and professional relationship.

Cayla is passionate about assisting both new and experienced agents, helping them feel confident and equipped throughout the title process. She takes pride in being someone her team can count on, whether it’s offering guidance, creating structure, or just being a steady presence on a busy day.
At the heart of her work is a simple goal: to make people’s lives a little easier and to help every person she interacts with feel seen, supported, and respected.

She’s participated in MLTA since 2019, and looks forward to continuing to be involved for years to come.

Beyond her professional life, Cayla prioritizes her family and loves adventuring through life with her husband and children. She also enjoys time with friends, and dance has always been a favorite pastime.

Brian is Michigan State Underwriting Counsel for Westcor Land Title Insurance Company. In this role, he provides agency support for Michigan real estate transactions and is responsible for underwriting policy in the state. Brian is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Michigan State University College of Law. Despite having both schools on his resume, he is true Blue all the way.

A fully trained and certified mediator, Brian also serves as an Adjunct Professor at North Central Michigan College. When not chasing little white balls through the woods or chasing hockey pucks around the rink, Brian enjoys spending time with his family and supporting all things Michigan and Detroit.

 

 

Christina is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in title insurance, real estate, and lending. As President and Partner of Vanguard Title Insurance Agency, she is a results-driven professional in sales management, operations, and client relations. She has a track record of fostering innovation and developing talent within her teams resulting in year-over-year growth.
A collaborative leader and strong communicator, she has a passion for mentoring and team development which has earned her accolades, including the Company Vision Award, Sales Awards, and recognition as Women’s Council of Realtors Affiliate of the Year.
Chris is a licensed title producer in Michigan and Florida. She joined the MLTA in January of 2020, co-chairing the PAC committee for 3 years, and now serves on the Title Agent and Associate Member Committee that provides a forum for title agents to discuss & collaborate on unique issues they face within the industry.
Chris’s dedication to her clients and industry matches her love for personal connections and helping others succeed. Outside of work, she enjoys time with loved ones by the water and is focused on growing her business while inspiring future leaders.

Eileen has been involved in the Title Insurance industry for many years, having discovered it by accident through a temp position. She has experience in most areas of the business, from agency operations to order entry, search and exam, settlement and closing and marketing. She has also worked for a regional underwriter as their state representative in Michigan.

She became involved in MLTA almost immediately by attending education seminars; she has served on many MLTA committees, her first committee was the Education Committee where she continues to be a member, in addition to PAC, Public Service and Title Agent & Associate Member committees, as well as serving on the Professional Designation Board of Review.

Eileen was elected to the MLTA board of directors in 2016, joining the executive board in 2019. She served as MLTA president from the 2021-2022. She is happy to continue serving on committees.

She credits MLTA for the creation of many friendships and working relationships with the talented professionals who are part of the title insurance industry and encourages all members to get involved, you never know what you will learn next and from whom.

She is a supporter of Habitat for Humanity, Homes for our Troops, Wounded Warrior Project, Toys for Tots, and several animal rescues groups.
Outside of her professional life, she enjoys gardening, travel, and spending time with her family.

Caitlin is a licensed Michigan attorney and the Director of Operations and partner at Legacy Title Agency. A graduate of Albany Law School, Caitlin brings a wealth of legal expertise and a passion for the real estate industry to her role.

She is an active member of the Michigan Land Title Association, where she chairs the New Title Professionals and serves on the Legislative Committee and Title Agent Committee, demonstrating her commitment to the advancement and integrity of the title profession. Caitlin is also dedicated to education and mentorship, frequently providing legal education to realtors and sharing her knowledge with the community.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Caitlin plays an active role in the North Oakland County Board of Realtors, serving on their Government Affairs Committee.

Tom Lico works with the Agency Consulting Services (ACS) group of Fidelity National Financial (FNF) as a Business / Leadership consultant. He joined FNF in 2025.

Tom was the President / COO of Capital Title Insurance Agency based in Southfield, Michigan from 2004 to 2024. Tom’s professional career began in 1988 when he worked for Standard Federal Bank as a Loan Counselor. After that, he worked at GMAC Mortgage as a Loan Officer, then moved on to Flagstar Bank as an Assistant Vice President over their Correspondent Lending Department. By 1998, Tom became Executive Vice President of John Adams Mortgage Company before moving into his current role at Capital Title in 2004.

Since 2004, he has also served on the Executive Committee of Real Estate One – Michigan’s largest real estate brokerage firm. From July 2011 – July 2015, Tom was a charter member of an Agency Advisory Board of a national title underwriter. In July 2014, he began serving as a Board Director for the Michigan Land Title Association and served as the MLTA President for the 2019/2020 term. Tom is also an active board member of RESPRO.

Tom is also an accomplished public speaker, event host, and comedian having performed at industry related conferences, award ceremonies, and local comedy clubs. He enjoys golfing, traveling, golfing while traveling, and entertaining.

Kevin has the honor of serving as Chief Title Officer for Lighthouse Title, solving problems and dealing with pre-close and post close issues alike. His title career started as a temporary part time summer job with Metropolitan Title posting the Title Plant in Grand Rapids in 1993. Kevin has performed all title production functions from posting to policy issuance in his 30 years in the industry through his various positions with both underwriters and agencies alike, both in Michigan and the 7 other states he holds title producer licenses in.

Kevin is a 1986 graduate of CMU with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Psychology, and a 1993 graduate of Grand Valley State University with an additional major in Group Social Studies with an emphasis in American History, and a secondary education teaching certificate. Kevin is licensed in Michigan, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, Florida and Louisiana.

Kevin is a devout NASCAR fan, and you can catch him at local short tracks as time allows, and is a true “Disney Adult” with his retirement job of being “The Mayor of Main Street” in the Magic Kingdom on the bucket list.  For quiet time you can find him in a trout stream somewhere in Michigan.

LaRee Marra e began her career in 1984, working for one of the nation’s largest underwriters, Chicago Title Insurance Company, in the iconic Columbia Center in beautiful downtown Seattle, the largest building west of the Mississippi. LaRee’s passion for education and dedication to her profession led her to Michigan, where she continued her career in Title.

LaRee is an active member of the Michigan Land Title Association, serving on the Education Committee and previously as the Education Committee and Boot Camp Chair. She is committed to lifelong learning, both for herself and others. LaRee enjoys traveling and spending time with her three daughters and two granddaughters when she is not working hard to ensure Devon Title Agency’s success.

David H. Martyn is a Vice President and Government Affairs Manager in the Corporate Underwriting Department for First American Title Insurance Company. Prior to that, he served for several years as the Midwest Regional Underwriting Director for First American Title. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Emory University and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Cleveland State University. Mr. Martyn has practiced in the real estate and title insurance industries for more than 25 years in Michigan and Georgia. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section and the Land Title Standards Committee, is a past Chair of the Oakland County (Michigan) Bar Association (OCBA) Real Estate Committee, a member of the Board of Directors of the Michigan Land Title Association, and is a member of the State Bar of Georgia Real Property Law Section. He is a frequent speaker for the industry, including for the State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section, the OCBA, the Michigan Land Title Association, Emory University School of Law, the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, the Cleveland Affordable Housing Roundtable, the Dougherty County (GA) Bar Association, Albany State University, and Lorman Education Services. He has been published in the Michigan Real Property Review, Laches (a publication of the OCBA), the Scotsman Guide, and Hispanic Health Care International.

Sandy is the Marketing and Sales Manager for Superior Title & Settlement Agency’s 4 offices located in Midland, Bay City, Clare and Gladwin and received her CLTP designation in 2021. She began her career 30 years ago working at a local title company searching the tax records and assisting with closings. After a few years on the title side, she received her real estate associate broker license and practiced real estate in the Higgins Lake area where she resided. She eventually moved to Gladwin where she jumped back into the title world working at Superior Title as an escrow agent before changing roles. With her background working as a Realtor® for several years and her strong passion for great customer service, she has a good understanding for what real estate agents are looking for from a title company and works to provide agents with the tools to help them be successful. She serves on multiple MLS Boards on the Education Committees offering real estate agents CE classes from the underwriters or speaking herself on any current topics that could have an impact on agents in their industry.

Sandy has a strong commitment to customers and agents along with a firsthand understanding on how tough their careers are; therefore, making her determined and dedicated to be supportive and understanding to their needs. She attends the MLTA seminars, keeps current on the changes in our industry, and passes that information along to the customers.

Sandy resides on Pratt Lake in Gladwin and enjoys pontoon boat rides around the lake after a long day of work, camping on the weekends, and spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys traveling, exploring new areas and rides on the motorcycle.

Amanda is the Internal Operations Manager at Capital Title Insurance Agency. She joined the title insurance industry in 2015 after graduating from the University of Michigan. New to the industry, Amanda quickly climbed the ranks from entry-level positions to advanced escrow roles. More recently, she’s developed the training program at Capital Title and specializes in software administration and workflow efficiency.

Amanda’s commitment to her professional growth is evident in her active involvement with the MLTA. She joined the New Title Professionals committee soon after entering the industry and continues to be a dedicated member. Amanda constantly searches for new opportunities and challenges. She has a passion for making positive impacts on others, her company, and the industry.

When she’s not making waves in the title insurance industry, you can find Amanda kayaking, paddleboarding or relaxing on her pontoon. She also enjoys outdoor adventures and traveling with her family. Additionally, she serves on the Crystal Echo Beach Improvement Association board, where she gives back to her local community and can lean into her creative side with her passion for event planning.

Jason embarked on his journey in the title insurance world over 30 years ago and brought a multifaceted perspective to his work. Over the years, Jason honed his skills in all facets of the industry from abstracting, title examination to escrow services. His portfolio includes diverse projects ranging from residential and commercial properties to specialized endeavors like National Parks, oil and gas ventures, shopping malls, construction, and historic landmarks such as lighthouses.

Jason is an active member of the Michigan Land Title Associations’ education committee.
A native of Traverse City, Jason has woven a tapestry of professional expertise and community leadership throughout his life. Born and raised in the heart of Traverse City’s hospitality industry, he developed a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for the community’s natural beauty. Currently residing on the family’s fourth-generation tree farm, Jason’s roots run deep in both his personal and professional life.

Jason’s commitment to community extends far beyond his professional endeavors. He operates the House of Bear Spiritual Sanctuary and serves on the board of directors and leads the Northwest chapter of Pagans in Need food pantry, embodying his belief in service and compassion. Additionally, he is an active member of Local Education Action Partnerships, actively contributing to initiatives such as Barder Fairs, Perchten Parades, Argihood projects, and affordable housing efforts. His dedication to community building is further exemplified through his involvement in work parties and facilitating tool shares, fostering collaboration and empowerment among residents.

Kimberly O’Connor is Michigan Underwriting Counsel for Westcor Land Title Insurance Company.    With over 29 years of industry experience, she started her career as a residential and commercial examiner in 1996 for one of the nation’s largest title insurance underwriters. She then moved on to the legal department handling claims and underwriting for several years before settling in as State Counsel. Her vast experience includes filing rates and forms nationally, and handling consumer complaints for the State of Michigan.

Kim served four years on the Michigan Land Title Association’s Board of Directors, and is currently a member of the Legislative Steering, Legislative, Sponsorship and the Professional Designation committees for the organization. Being a part of the Legislative Committee she has been an intricate part of passing several laws effecting the title insurance and real estate industry in Michigan. In 2022, Kim received the Robert J. Jay Award for her dedication and contributions to the title industry.  Kim is very passionate about education and enjoys conducting training sessions on several platforms.  In addition to numerous presentations and speaking engagements, Kimberly has presented and taught numerous Continuing Education classes for Title Insurance Agencies and Realtors since 1999.

She is a graduate of Michigan State University where she received a B.A. in Political Science Pre-Law in 1989, and received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit in 1993.  She is a member of the Grand Rapids Bar Association for Real Property and Probate, and the State Bar of Michigan’s Real Property, Marijuana, and Probate sections.

Wes is the Michigan State Agency Manager for Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. He started his career in 1998 with one of the nations largest underwriters working in their regional finance department. In 2004, along with a business partner, Wes bought a small title agency in West Michigan. After selling the agency in 2013, he stayed on the agency side working for a couple large Michigan agencies in operations and sales.

Wes is a graduate of Baker College in 1999 with a bachelors degree in Business. He is an active member of the Michigan Land and Title Association, where he chairs the sponsorship committee. He also has his resident producers license in the State of Michigan.

Wes lives in West Michigan with his wife Cindy and their 2 daughters Reese and Logyn. When not working he enjoys spending time at their family cottage, playing golf and Michigan State University sports.

Jeremy is an Account Manager at FNF Michigan Agency. He started inputting orders in 2003 and over the years has held almost every position within a title agency. He is a service-oriented professional specializing in cultivating strong relationships and delivering exceptional service.

With a proven track record of building trust and addressing client needs, Jeremy thrives on fostering long-term partnerships and driving mutual success. His dedication to exceptional service is matched by his ability to streamline processes and deliver results in dynamic environments.

Outside of work, Jeremy enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, playing music, riding his motorcycle and attending Detroit City FC matches and concerts

Dustin Robbins is an Assistant Vice President with Mt. Pleasant Abstract & Title, Inc.  With over 20 years of industry experience, he started his career working in the title plant for a local Abstract office.  Over the years he began searching and examining, processing, closing, and managing multiple branches for the company, before moving into his current role.  Dustin has vast experience in all facets of the industry and developed long-lasting relationships with clients within the markets he serves.

Dustin is an active member of the Michigan Land Title Association (MLTA) working on the Education Committee as well as Vice Chair of the New Title Professional’s ad hoc committee.  Dustin is passionate about Education in the Title Industry and has assisted in planning and speaking at various MLTA Boot Camps.

Dustin resides in West Michigan with his wife Valerie and their three sons.  In his spare time, Dustin is active within his church, enjoys spending time camping in the summer months, and supporting his boys in their many activities.

Brian is currently the President of ATA National Title Group and has been with the company since May 2010. ATA is a full-service title insurance agency providing comprehensive title and settlement services to companies and individuals involved in real estate transactions. ATA is licensed to issue title insurance in 30 states and, through relationships, offers title and settlement services in all 50 states. It maintains 60+ offices, staffed by over 400 employees, located throughout the state of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.

After graduating from the University of Kansas, Brian started his title insurance career with Chicago Title of Michigan in the Management Training program and eventually managing an area of offices in West Michigan. Brian has also worked for The Talon Group, a Division of First American, managing offices in West Michigan, NW Indiana and the agency department for Talon. After The Talon Group and before joining ATA Brian worked for Talon Title Agency in Columbus, Ohio managing a branch office and the Administrative groups for the company.

Brian is a past President for the Michigan Land Title Association (MLTA). He has been involved with MLTA since 2010.

Christina is a Regional Manager with Capital Title Insurance Agency. Christina leads a team of title professionals who manage and successfully facilitate high-end real estate transactions daily. Christina is a highly accomplished and seasoned real estate title professional with an impressive 26 year tenure in the industry; 15 of which have been with Capital Title. Her Marketing Degree from Detroit College of Business has helped her understand customer wants and desires in a way that is often missed in customer service.

Her unwavering dedication, extensive knowledge, and exceptional attention to detail have solidified her reputation as a trusted expert in the field. Throughout her career, Christina has played a pivotal role in countless successful transactions, ensuring the smooth transfer of property ownership for clients. Her strong work ethic, coupled with her deep understanding of the intricacies of real estate titles, has earned her the respect and admiration of colleagues and clients alike. Christina’s commitment to providing top-notch service has resulted in a long list of satisfied clients, who appreciate her professionalism, integrity, and commitment to excellence. With her extensive experience, Christina continues to be a driving force in the real estate industry, continually adapting to the ever-evolving landscape and maintaining her position as a trusted advisor and go-to resource for all matters related to title services.

Lisa (Elizabeth) Rozmarniewicz is the Director of Sales & Marketing for Capital Title Insurance Agency, headquartered in Southfield, MI. She has been in sales and marketing for 30 years working with international medical companies prior to her finding her niche in and around the Real Estate industry in 2000. Having been a lender, a licensed Realtor and a licensed title professional, her knowledge of the entire transaction has given her the ability to understand key areas of value/benefit for each player in a real estate transaction. Lisa has been in the title industry for 15 years, the last 11 with Capital Title. Along with her full-time job, Lisa has also taught Marketing, PR, and Advertising courses as an Adjunct Professor for Cleary University, Concordia University, and Baker College Online. For the last 2 years, she has served as Chair of the MLTA Communications and PR Committee after serving as a member of this committee. Lisa has also served on the Board of Directors for two non-profit organizations, Love INC in Livingston County and The Real Estate One Charitable Foundation.

Lisa has a B.A. from Spring Arbor University and a Master’s in Marketing and Management Technology from Eastern Michigan University.

Maura Snabes earned her CLTP designation in July of 2014. Ms. Snabes is a licensed Michigan attorney and began her career as underwriting/corporate counsel for Northern Michigan Title Company in 1994, and since 2002 has been Corporate Counsel for Corporate Settlement Solutions’ Michigan and National operations. In 1995, she established Northern Michigan 1031 Exchange Company (now known as Corporate Exchange Services) which is a qualified intermediary for forward, reverse and build-to-suit tax-deferred exchanges. She is a Certified Exchange Specialist® as certified by the Federation of Exchange Accommodators and a licensed Michigan real estate broker. She regularly gives seminars on 1031 exchanges and other real estate matters to real estate and tax professionals throughout the state and is an ICLE contributor. Ms. Snabes is Chair of the Professional Designation Board of Review, on the executive board of the MLTA, is highly involved in her community and is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Charlevoix-Emmet Bar Association, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Zonta, and the Antrim-Charlevoix-Kalkaska Association of Realtors. Ms. Snabes and her husband live in Charlevoix, Michigan and have three grown children. She enjoys singing, trivia, and participating in and watching competitive sports.

Alex is currently the VP – Operations & Development at Lighthouse Title Group based out of Holland, MI. He joined the company’s accounting department in July 2020 after graduating from Central Michigan University with a B.S. Degree in Actuarial Science and a minor in Sport Management. With the growth of Lighthouse Title Group, he was promoted to Operations in 2022 due to the increasing need to analyze market, operational, and financial data combined with managing risk. In this role, he works with managers and executive leaders to develop marketing reports and workflow efficiencies.

Since joining the industry, he has been an active member of the Michigan Land Title Association, where he chairs the Public Service (est. 2022) and had served on the New Title Professionals Committee. In these roles, he’s organized supply drives, held volunteer events (e.g., Mackinac Island park cleanup) and raised funds for various projects to support the MLTA members and industries.

Additionally, I am Head Coach for the West Ottawa Boys’ Water Polo program. Outside of work, you can find Alex at home with his Great Pyrenees dog (Napoleon), on the golf course, or at a game! Above all, I am an avid fan of Detroit professional sports teams (no matter how long the rebuilds are)!

Bob graduated from Hope College and has been working in the title industry since 1988. He spent the first 13 years working for large title agencies, and the past 20+ as President of Lighthouse Title Group, which has a network of 40+ Lighthouse Title and venture locations throughout Michigan and Wisconsin.

Bob has also been named one of Grand Rapids Business Journal’s “Top 40 Business Leaders Under 40”. Within the Michigan Land Title Association (MLTA), he has served a term as President, and has been involved with several committees and earned the Certified Land Title Professional (CLTP) designation in 2014. Additionally, he earned the MLTA’s Robert J. Jay award for dedication and service to the land title industry!

Outside of work, Bob enjoys spending time with his wife, kids, and family.  Many summer weekends are spent at their cottage on Chippewa Lake. At church, he is on consistory, plays in the bell choir and has co-chaired the building campaign. Bob is an avid rail fan for both the current train lines as well as researching historical lines that no longer exist and has been a speaker for MLTA on railroad properties.