For Immediate Release

ALTA Announces Six National Title Professional Designations

Washington, DC, October 5, 2016 — The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, announced it has awarded six new National Title Professional (NTP) designations. The six designees join 66 other industry leaders from around the country who have earned the prestigious professional designation.

The professional designation was received by Ellen C. Albrecht of First American Title Insurance Company in Omaha, Neb.; Scott T. Chandler CTIS of Westcor Land Title Insurance Company in Denver, Colo.; Ruth A. Dillingham of First American Title Insurance Company in Yarmouth Port, Mass.; Daniel D. Mennenoh ITP of H.B. Wilkinson Title Company in Galena, Ill.; Victor R. Rzepecki of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company in Phoenix, Ariz.; and Deborah A. Wiley of First American Title Insurance Company in Grand Rapids, Mich.

“I congratulate each of our National Title Professionals on their distinguished service and dedication to the land title insurance industry,” said ALTA President John Hollenbeck NTP. “These National Title Professional designees are committed to advancing our profession, expanding their careers and innovating on behalf of our industry. I encourage all land title professionals to learn more about the NTP program and apply today.”

The National Title Professional (NTP) designation recognizes land title professionals who demonstrate the knowledge, experience and dedication essential to the safe and efficient transfer of real property.*

The designation has several elements, including industry and compliance prerequisites and training requirements. To apply for the NTP designation and for more information, please visit ALTA's NTP website.

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About ALTA

The American Land Title Association, founded in 1907, is the national trade association representing 6,200 title insurance companies, title and settlement agents, independent abstracters, title searchers, and real estate attorneys. With offices throughout the United States, ALTA members conduct title searches, examinations, closings, and issue title insurance that helps protect the property rights of millions of American homebuyers every year.

*Designation under the National Title Professional Program solely demonstrates that a land title professional has met the particular standards and criteria of the National Title Professional Program.  Neither the American Land Title Association, nor the designation itself, guarantees or warrants anything beyond a designee’s ability to meet such standards or criteria.  The American Land Title Association makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees as to, and has and assumes no responsibility for the proper performance of land title services, including but not limited to the transfer of real property, or related services provided by designees.

Contact: Megan Hernandez
Office: 202-261-0315
Email: mhernandez@alta.org

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