| ABSTRACTOR & TITLE AGENTS |
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| The Abstracter and Title Agents Committee shall consist of five or more members, all of whom shall be abstracters |
| or title insurance agents and not title underwriters. The Committee shall promote professional standards and provide |
| for the dissemination of information to those members of the Association who are abstracters and title insurance |
| agents. The Committee shall also provide a forum for abstracters and title insurance agents for discussion and |
| examination of matters of particular concern to them. MLTA Bylaws Article VII, Section 10 |
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| Mary Lou Hartwell - Chair |
269-657-4250 |
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vbcao@aol.com |
| Tony Viviani - Liaison |
313-418-6458 |
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tviviani@lighthousegroup.net |
| George Amar Chair |
269-226-4770 |
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gamar@pinnacletitleagency.com |
| Cathy Lamont Liaison |
313-963-3100 |
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clamont@lamonttitle.com |
| Constance Curio |
269-651-9532 |
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ccurio@lighthousegroup.net |
| Cindy Immomen |
734-661-0917 |
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cimmonen@ask-services.com |
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| AUDIT |
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| To complete a year-end audit of the finances. |
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| Cathy Lamont Chair & Liaison |
313-963-3100 |
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clamont@lamonttitle.com |
| Tim McDonnell |
517-546-8020 |
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tmcdonnell@oldrepublictitle.com |
| Doug McFarlane |
989-773-3241 |
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dmcfarlane@corporatetitle.com |
| Tony Viviani |
313-418-6458 |
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tviviani@lighthousegroup.net |
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| AWARDS |
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| To select those persons to receive awards at the Summer Convention. To select recommendations for new board |
| members to present to KEGS. MLTA Committees, Chairs & Goals 2007 |
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| Tony Viviani Chair & Liaison |
313-418-6458 |
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tviviani@lighthousegroup.net |
| Mary Lou Hartwell Chair & Liaison |
269-657-4250 |
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vbcao@aol.com |
| Jerome Jelinek |
231-946-6033 |
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jjelinek@corporatetitle.com |
| Robert Meredith |
616-454-2442 |
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rmeredith@transmi.net |
| Doug Smith |
734-462-0002 |
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douggsmith@cltlt.com |
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| BYLAWS |
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| The By-Laws Committee shall consist of five members who shall consider all proposals to amend, and may on its |
| own motion propose amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of this Association. MLTA Bylaws |
| Article VII, Section 4 |
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| Tony Viviani Chair & Liaison |
313-418-6458 |
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tviviani@lighthousegroup.net |
| Mary Lou Hartwell Chair & Liaison |
269-657-4250 |
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vbcao@aol.com |
| Jerome Jelinek |
231-946-6033 |
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jjelinek@corporatetitle.com |
| Robert Meredith |
616-454-2442 |
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rmeredith@transmi.net |
| Doug Smith |
734-462-0002 |
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douggsmith@cltlt.com |
| Rob Wineman |
248-255-1114 |
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rwineman@fnf.com |
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| COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS |
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| The Communications Committee shall consist of not less than five members. The Committee shall collect and |
| disseminate useful information to the membership as the Committee deems appropriate. MLTA Bylaws Article VII, |
| Section 12 |
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| Bob Wuerfel Chair/Editor & Liaison |
616-393-9240 |
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bwuerfel@lighthousegroup.net |
| Allan Dick Contributing Writer |
248-458-7590 Ext 135 |
adick@besthomestitle.com |
| Tom Fiegl Photographer |
330-725-7534 |
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tomf@kasparnet.com |
| Jill Smalldon Publisher/Photographer |
616-820-7282 |
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jsmalldon@lighthousegroup.net |
| Lynn Stuk Publisher |
616-820-7282 |
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lstuk@lighthousegroup.net |
| Darlene Wilsey Contributing Writer |
800-229-8171 |
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darlene.wilsey@fnf.com |
| Marcy Welburn Photographer |
517-318-4390 |
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mwelburn@transmi.net |
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| The Public Relations Committee shall consist of five or more members who shall work with and cooperate with |
| other state professional or trade associations and state government departments and agencies whose actions affect |
| the business of members of the Association. The Committee shall also consider and recommend ways and means of |
| effectively advertising and publicizing the title business, and securing a more wide spread understanding and |
| knowledge of the functions and purposes of title insurance and abstract companies. MLTA Bylaws Article VII, |
| Section 7 |
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| Bob Wuerfel Chair & Liaison |
616-393-9240 |
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bwuerfel@lighthousegroup.net |
| Allan Dick |
248-458-7590 Ext 135 |
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adick@besthomestitle.com |
| Jill Smalldon |
616-820-7282 |
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jsmalldon@lighthousegroup.net |
| Darlene Wilsey |
800-229-8171 |
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darlene.wilsey@fnf.com |
| Marcy Welburn |
517-318-4390 |
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mwelburn@transmi.net |
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| CONVENTION |
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| To secure locations for upcoming conventions. To review price and policies for spouse attendance. To review |
| whether a big name speaker really increases attendance vs. costs. To put together the Mid-Winter Convention in |
| Lansing. MLTA Committees, Chairs & Goals 2007 |
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| Tim McDonnell Chair & Liaison |
517-546-8020 |
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tmcdonnell@landam.com |
| Lisa Cicinelli |
231-347-8310 |
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lcicinelli@oldrepublictitle.com |
| Constance Curio |
269-651-9532 |
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ccurio@lighthousegroup.net |
| Allan Dick |
248-458-7590 Ext 135 |
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adick@besthomestitle.com |
| Jan Frank |
248-594-3839 |
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jfrank@attorneys-title.com |
| Mary Lou Hartwell |
269-657-4250 |
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vbcao@aol.com |
| Marcy Lay |
517-374-2728 |
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laym@ckronline.com |
| Diana Parker |
800-399-3003 |
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dparker@firstam.com |
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| Sponsorship Sub-Committee |
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| Marcy Welburn Chair & Liaison |
517-318-4390 |
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mwelburn@transmi.net |
| John Bommarito |
313-300-1445 |
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johnbommarito@hotmail.com |
| Jennifer Jacobs |
248-368-9900 |
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jjacobs@stewart.com |
| Jim Lanzetta |
248-368-9900 |
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jim.lanzetta@stewart.com |
| Kim OConnor |
800-399-3003 |
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kioconnor@firstam.com |
| Phil Savich |
248-364-4055 |
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psavich@oldrepublictitle.com |
| Rob Wineman |
248-255-1114 |
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rwineman@fnf.com |
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| EDUCATION |
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| The Education Committee shall consist of seven or more members who shall plan, organize, promote and be |
| responsible for the execution of a continually improving program of instruction for the general benefit of |
| Association members and for the special benefit of beginning and intermediate employees of members, to promote |
| Association seminars and workshops and to conduct such seminars and workshops and to carry out such other duties |
| as may from time to time be assigned by the President and/or the Board of Directors of the Association. MLTA |
| Bylaws Article VII, Section 5. |
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| Dawn Patterson Co-Chair |
248-348-1005 |
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dmpatterson@ugtic.com |
| Sarah Sutton Co-Chair |
989-832-3471 |
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sarah.m.sutton@fnf.com |
| Allan Dick Liaison |
248-458-7590 Ext 135 |
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adick@besthomestitle.com |
| John Bommarito |
248- 594-3839 |
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jbommarito@attorneys-title.com |
| Michael Donovan |
313-963-3100 |
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mdonovan@lamonttitle.com |
| Gerald R. Hardebeck |
616-724.2200 ex 7505 |
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GHardebeck@lighthousegroup.net |
| Linda Hinshon-Canter |
248-273-3909 |
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LHinshon@devontitle.com |
| Cindy Immonen |
734-983-9042 x 106 |
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cimmonen@ask-services.com |
| Eileen LaPlante |
989-839-5281 |
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eileen.laplante@chemicalbankmi.com |
| Gregg Nathanson |
248-489-8600 |
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Gregg.Nathanson@Couzens.com |
| James Powell |
248-254-0036 |
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jampowell@firstam.com |
| Michael Reynolds |
616-254-2875 |
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mkreynolds@firstam.com |
| Doug Smith |
248-350-2830 |
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doug.smith@stewart.com |
| Tony Viviani |
586- 723-1058 |
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aviviani@lighthousegroup.net |
| Debbie Wiley |
517-292-1565 |
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dwiley@firstam.com |
| Bob Wuerfel |
616-393-9240 |
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bwuerfel@lhti.net |
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| EXECUTIVE |
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| The Executive Committee shall be comprised of the President, who is the Chairperson of this Committee, President- |
| Elect, Secretary-Treasurer and Past President. Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held on the 4th |
| Monday of each month with a quorum present. The agenda for each meeting will be distributed to Executive |
| Committee Members prior to each meeting. The Executive Committee shall have no decision making authority, but |
| may, upon its own investigation or evaluation of matters which concern the association, make recommendations to |
| the Board of Directors at its monthly meeting. MLTA Bylaws Article VII, Section 3 |
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| Doug McFarlane Chair & Liaison |
989-773-3241 |
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dmcfarlane@corporatetitle.com |
| Cathy Lamont |
313-963-3100 |
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clamont@lamonttitle.com |
| Tim McDonnell |
517-546-8020 |
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tmcdonnell@oldrepublictitle.com |
| Tony Viviani |
313-418-6458 |
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tviviani@lighthousegroup.net |
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| GRIEVANCE |
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| The Grievance Committee shall consist of five members who shall perform the function set forth in Article III, |
| Section 9. MLTA Bylaws Article VII, Section 6 |
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| Tony Viviani Chair & Liaison |
313-418-6458 |
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tviviani@lighthousegroup.net |
| Cathy Lamont |
313-963-3100 |
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clamont@lamonttitle.com |
| Tim McDonnell |
517-546-8020 |
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tmcdonnell@oldrepublictitle.com |
| Doug McFarlane |
989-773-3241 |
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dmcfarlane@corporatetitle.com |
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| LEGISLATIVE |
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| The Legislative Committee shall consist of seven or more members who shall review proposed or pending state |
| legislation affecting the land title industry. The Committee shall also review regulations, or attorney general |
| opinions, as directed by the Board of Directors. MLTA Bylaws Article VII, Section 8 |
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| John Bommarito Chair |
248-432-2136 |
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jbommarito@attorneys-title.com |
| Meredith Weingarden - Liaison |
800-229-3310 x 1170 |
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weingardenm@ctt.com |
| Jeff Basil |
616-935-1166 |
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JeffB@SafeTitle.net |
| Adam Kutinsky |
313-965-6731 |
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adam.kutinsky@kitch.com |
| Tobias Lipski |
248-539-7400 |
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tlipski@sspclegal.com |
| Mark Maddox |
800-229-3310 |
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Maddox@curriekendall.com |
| Melissa McTaggart |
248-432-2140 |
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mmctaggart@attorneys-title.com |
| Kim OConnor |
616-254-2868 |
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kioconnor@firstam.com |
| Tony Viviani |
313-418-6458 |
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aviviani@lighthousegroup.net |
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| LEGISLATIVE STEERING |
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| The Committee shall make recommendations to the Board of Directors on action it determines should be taken on |
| such proposed or pending legislation or regulations. The Committee shall also propose to the Board of Directors |
| areas in which it determines the Board of Directors may wish to initiate legislation or seek legislative or regulatory |
| assistance. The Committee in the performance of its duties may attend hearings on proposed legislation, seek the |
| assistance of non-committee members in this regard and advise the Board of Directors when it determines that |
| testimony at a legislative hearing by a member of this Association is warranted. MLTA Bylaws Article VII, Section 8 |
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| Jerome Jelinek Chair |
231-946-6033 |
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jjelinek@corporatetitle.com |
| Tim Ward - Liasion |
517-372-2560 |
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tim@mlcmi.com |
| Constance Curio |
269-651-9532 |
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ccurio@lighthousegroup.net |
| Michael Hagerty |
586-783-7622 |
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mhagerty@plunkettcooney.com |
| Fred Perlini |
616-942-4464 |
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perlinif@ctt.com |
| Bill Robinson |
248-341-5053 |
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wrobinson@attorneys-title.com |
| Phil Savich |
248-364-4055 |
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psavich@oldrepublictitle.com |
| Jil Scholtz |
586-243-8576 |
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jscholtz@ugtic.com |
| Phil Seaver |
248-975-7135 |
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pseaver@seavertitle.com |
| Doug Smith |
248-368-9900 |
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doug.smith@stewart.com |
| Tony Viviani |
313-418-6458 |
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anthonyviviani@gmail.com |
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| MEMBERSHIP |
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| The Membership Committee shall consist of five or more members who shall foster and encourage membership of |
| all eligible persons and corporations in the industry. The committee shall review all applications and make |
| recommendations to the Board of Directors. MLTA Bylaws Article VII, Section 11 |
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| Greg Nathanson Chair |
248-489-8600 |
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gregg.nathanson@couzens.com |
| Diana Parker - Liasion |
800-399-3003 |
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dparker@firstam.com |
| Charity Anderson |
231-935-4402 |
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canderson@yourcornerstonetitle.com |
| John Bommarito |
248-432-2136 |
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jbommarito@attorneys-title.com |
| Lisa Cicinelli |
231-347-8310 |
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lcicinelli@oldrepublictitle.com |
| Constance Curio |
269-651-9532 |
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ccurio@lighthousegroup.net |
| Laurie Figley |
231-882-8911 |
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laurie@crystalcleartitle.biz |
| Dan Grimshaw |
989-823-3391 |
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midstatetitlesvcs@sbcglobal.net |
| Mary Lou Hartwell |
269-657-4250 |
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vbcao@aol.com |
| Linda Hinshon |
248-649-0755 x 189 |
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LHinshon@devontitle.com |
| Jennifer Jacobs |
248-368-9900 |
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jlawrence@stewart.com |
| Kevin Kossen |
616-942-4460 |
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KossenK@CTT.com |
| Marcy Lay |
517-374-2728 |
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laym@ckronline.com |
| Doug McFarlane |
989-773-3241 |
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dmcfarlane@corporatetitle.com |
| Robert Meredith |
616-454-2442 |
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rmeredith@transmi.net |
| Stacey Peters |
800-221-8710 |
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stacy.peters@stewart.com |
| Ethan Powsner |
616-957-2714 x 13 |
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ethan.powsner@fnf.com |
| Jil Scholtz |
248-348-1005 |
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jscholtz@ugtic.com |
| Cy Tope |
989-773-3241 |
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htope@corporatetitle.com |
| Tony Viviani |
586-723-1058 |
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aviviani@lighthousegroup.net |
| Meredith Weingarden |
800-482-8406 |
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weingardenm@ctt.com |
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| The Nominations Committee shall consist of the current President as a non-voting, ex-officio member and all the |
| Past Presidents of the Association in attendance at the annual convention. The Committee shall present to the |
| annual convention of members its recommendations for nominations of all elective officers. No nomination shall be |
| made by the Committee which will afford any corporate member representation on the Board of Directors by more |
| than two of its employees. In the event there are less than three Past Presidents of the Association in attendance at |
| the annual convention, the current President shall serve as a voting member of said Nominations Committee. MLTA |
| Bylaws Article VII, Section 9 |
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| Doug McFarlane Chair & Liaison |
989-773-3241 |
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dmcfarlane@corporatetitle.com |
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| To raise monies for the PAC. To help institute a new program for pledges during the year. To investigate how |
| corporate dollars may be used legally. MLTA Committees, Chairs & Goals 2007 |
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| Tim McDonnell Chair & Liaison |
517-546-8020 |
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tmcdonnell@oldrepublictitle.com |
| Allen Dick |
248-458-7590 Ext 135 |
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adick@besthomestitle.com |
| Mary Lou Hartwell |
269-657-4250 |
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vbcao@aol.com |
| Adam Kutinsky |
313-965-6731 |
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adam.kutinsky@kitch.com |
| Marcy Lay |
517-374-2728 |
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laym@ckronline.com |
| Jil Scholtz |
586-243-8576 |
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jscholtz@ugtic.com |
| Tony Viviani |
313-418-6458 |
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anthonyviviani@gmail.com |
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| The Board of Review Professional Designations Committee shall consist of a Board of Review which shall include |
| no fewer than five members including the Chairperson who shall be appointed by the Board of Directors. The Board |
| of Review Professional Designation Committee shall oversee the implementation of the Associations recognition |
| program for awarding professional designations to those persons within the MLTA who, through combinations of |
| education, experience and performance have demonstrated a proficient knowledge of land title insurance and escrow |
| procedures. The designation(s) will represent the highest measure of achievement in the land title insurance |
| profession. The Board of Review Professional Designation Committee, subject to the supervision of the Board of |
| Directors, will administer the designation program in accordance with equitable conditions and stringent procedures |
| described in By Laws approved by the Board of Directors. The Board of Review will establish the criteria, by |
| which the candidates will be judged, will award the appropriate designations and will maintain the integrity of the |
| designations in accordance with the highest standards of the land title insurance profession. MLTA Bylaws Article |
| VII, Section 13 |
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| Sarah Sutton Chair |
989-832-3471 |
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sarah.m.sutton@fnf.com |
| Cathy Lamont - Liaison |
313-963-3100 |
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clamont@lamonttitle.com |
| Debra A. Bartlett |
231-547-2984 x 3003 |
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dbartlett@corporatetitle.com |
| Mary Lou Hartwell |
269-657-4250 |
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vbcao@aol.com |
| Eileen LaPlante |
989-839-5281 |
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eileen.laplante@chemicalbankmi.com |
| Kim OConnor |
800-399-3003 |
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kioconnor@firstam.com |
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| AD HOC HABITAT FOR HUMANITY COMMITTEE |
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| This committee shall initially work in concert with Habitat for Humanity of Michigan to create a program wherein |
| any MLTA member can become involved with and support the Habitat for Humanity Chapter in their area. Once |
| the program is established the committee will be responsible for introducing it to the membership and assisting any |
| members that wish to participate on an ongoing basis. The committee will also coordinate the Habitat for Humanity |
| efforts of the board of directors at the annual convention. MLTA Board of Directors, August 11, 2008 |
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| Cy Tope Co-Chair |
989-773-3241 |
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htope@corporatetitle.com |
| Darlene Wilsey Co-Chair |
800-229-8171 |
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dwilsey@fnt.com |
| Doug McFarlane Liaison |
989-773-3241 |
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dmcfarlane@corporatetitle.com |
| Jeff Beyer |
616-393-9240 |
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jbeyer@lighthousegroup.net |
| Dave Moldovan |
248-594-3839 |
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dmoldovan@attorneys-title.com |
| Heather Moldovan |
248-594-3839 |
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hmoldovan@attorneys-title.com |
| Debra A. Bartlett |
231-547-2984 x 3003 |
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dbartlett@corporatetitle.com |