Communications Committee

The Communications Committee will review and prepare all public relations brochures, publications, advertising, personal appearances and other media to promote a better understanding of the land title industry and Association and the services they provide.

Committee Chair:

Brian Foley
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
301 Champion Circle
Throop, PA 18512
Office: 570-483-8739
Email: brian.foley@stewart.com

Convention Committee

The Convention Committee shall be responsible for planning the annual convention in all details, coordinating with the Education Committee as to speakers and topics.

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Education Committee

The Education Committee promotes professionalism within the industry through providing education on all aspects of title practice and escrow services. It develops and present courses and programs that satisfy continuing education requirements. It works with the Convention Committee to present programs at the Annual Convention and at the mid-year conference held every in January. Committee membership is composed of both PLTA members and PLTI Trustees.

Committee Chair:

Paul Trefz, CLTP
Commonwealth Land Title and Chicago Title
1515 Market Street, Suite 1325
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Office: 215-875-4175
Email: paul.trefz@fnf.com

Finance and Planning Committee

The Finance Committee will receive and review proposed budgets from Regional Chapters, the various committees of the Association, and the PLTI and present at the year-end meeting an all-inclusive budget to be approved by the Executive Committee. The Committee shall audit the accounts of the Treasurer of this Association and of each Regional Chapter.

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Legislative & Judicial Committee

The Legislative and Judicial Committee will be furnished from an outside source pending legislative Bills and will review and make appropriate recommendations to the Executive Committee. In addition, a report will be made of pertinent case law.

Committee Chair:

Keith Weller, Esq.
Fidelity National Title Insurance Co.
486 Norristown Road, Suite 230
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Office: 610-825-5720
Email: kweller@fnf.com

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee shall promote membership within the Association and review all applications and make recommendations to the Executive Committee.

Committee Chair:

Sue Swick Esq. CLTP
Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
790 Holiday Drive, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Office 724-422-5934
Email: sswick@oldrepublictitle.com

Professional Designation Committee

The Professional Designation Committee administers the Professional Designation program, including the preparation and awarding of the designation to successful candidates.

Committee Chair:

Deb McClarigan, CLTP
Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
202 Butler Avenue, Suite 201
Lancaster, PA  17601
Office: 800-342-2286
Email: deborah.mcclarigan@fnf.com

Title Issues and Records Committee

The Title Issues and Records Committee regularly monitors standards and practices of Recorders of Deeds, Prothonotaries and similar offices that affect real estate title searching, recording and filing throughout the Commonwealth. It recommends actions necessary to ensure timely recording and filing of documents and accessibility to public records by the industry.

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