Committees & Engagement Groups
Agents Committee
The ILTA Agents Committee provides a collective and consistent unified voice, sharing in a cooperative manner with all ILTA members and the industry at-large on issues that deal with market forces impacting agents.
Agents Committee Co-Chair
Angie Bruggenwirth, ITP IEP
H.B. Wilkinson Title Company
Agents Committee Co-Chair
Summer Chance
Professional National Title Network
Communications Committee
The ILTA Communications Committee plays a crucial role in promoting and advancing the title industry in Illinois. The Committee works with other ILTA Committees, the ILTA Board, and ILTA members to convey information, foster understanding, and promote the Illinois title industry.
Communications Committee Co-Chair
Jason Schoolfield, IEP
Wheatland Title
Communications Committee Co-Chair
Stan Czaja, ITP
Advocus National Title Company
Education Committee
The ILTA Education Committee fosters a culture of learning by providing opportunities and resources through assorted media that:- Contribute to the continuing education and training of title agents, attorneys, escrow officers, and title officers
- Facilitate the education and training of real estate professionals who wish to pursue excellence in the title industry
Education Committee Co-Chair
Dawn Efflandt, ITP IEP
Stewart Title Company
Education Committee Co-Chair
Tina Manuel, ITP IEP
Allied Capital Title
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is responsible for overseeing and managing the financial aspects of ILTA to ensure its fiscal health, sustainability, and compliance with financial best practices.
Finance Committee Member
Kerri McGee, ITP IEP
Baird & Warner Title
Finance Committee Member
Michelle Null, IEP
Burnet Title Company
Finance Committee Member
Reva Apuzzo, IEP
Stewart Title Company
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Acceptance (IDEA) Committee
The Inclusion and Empowerment Committee is dedicated to fostering a culture of openness, inclusivity, and belonging within the title insurance industry in Illinois. We are committed to strengthening the Illinois Land Title Association and the industry by educating on the benefits of inclusivity and promoting the active recruitment and advancement of diverse talent among members. 
IDEA Committee Co-Chair
Mike Montalvo, IEP
Westcor Land Title Insurance
IDEA Committee Co-Chair
Katherine Vyas, ITP
CATIC
ILTA PAC Board
The ILTA Political Action Committee (ILTA PAC) works with ILTA membership to:
- Raise funds from ILTA members to be used to support political candidates, parties, and causes that align with the interests of the ILTA PAC
- Advocate for the interests of the Illinois title industry
ILTA PAC Chair
Shawn Neely, ITP IEP
First American Title Insurance Company
ILTA PAC Treasurer
Keri Fox, ITP IEP
West State Title Company
ILTA PAC Member at Large
Ryan Ritter, ITP
FNF Family of Companies
Legislative Committee
The ILTA Legislative Committee works closely with the ILTA retained contract lobbyist. The Legislative Committee:- Reviews bills impacting the industry and recommends an ILTA position
- Drafts legislation to be recommended to the ILTA Board
Legislative Committee Co-Chair
Marty Cann, ITP
Old Republic Title Company
Legislative Committee Co-Chair
Patrick Quist, ITP
FNF Family of Companies
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee is responsible for the growth and engagement of the ILTA membership base. The Membership Committee contributes to a thriving and active membership base, which is essential to the success and sustainably of the ILTA.
Membership Committee Co-Chair
Chris Kirby
FNF Family of Companies
Membership Committee Co-Chair
Rob Wahlen
Truly Title
Settlement Services Committee
The Settlement Services Committee advocates for closing agents and their settlement services personnel while insuring that the consumer's experience at the closing table is professional. The Settlement Services Committee evaluates and promotes sound and ethical practices for ILTA member companies.
Settlement Services Committee Co-Chair
Mojca Anaya, IEP
First American Title Insurance Company
Settlement Services Committee Co-Chair
Melissa Meade
Allied Capital Title
Title Counsel Committee
The Title Counsel Committee exchanges information regarding current developments in Illinois law affecting title insurance and related industries. The Title Counsel Committee also evaluates amicus curie requests and helps educate ILTA membership on recent legal developments.
Title Counsel Committee Co-Chair
Megan Hopkins, ITP IEP
Wheatland Title Company
Title Counsel Committee Co-Chair
Scott Lascari, ITP
FNF Family of Companies
