Leadership & Staff

ILTA leadership represents title professionals from various backgrounds and interests. With the shared vision of elevating the title industry, ILTA seeks to have Officers, Board of Governors, and Staff that are reflective of its membership.

2023 ILTA Officers

President	President-Elect	Vice-President

Kyle Sommers	Michael Schmitz	Brandi Halcomb
Pulaski County Abstract Co., Inc.	Metropolitan Title of Indiana	First American Title Insurance
kyle@pulaskicountyabstract.com	mschmitz@metrotci.com	bhalcomb@firstam.com

Treasurer	Immediate Past President

Stan Czaja	David Smessaert
WFG National Title Insurance	Metropolitan Title of Indiana
sczaja@wfgtitle.com	dsmessaert@metrotci.com

2023 ILTA Board of Governors

At Large Governor	At Large Governor	At Large Governor

Scott Kraud	Gina Longere	Barbie Hulett
Cass County Title Company	First American Title Insurance Company	Aames Title & Closing
skraud@casstitle.com	glongere@firstam.com	barbie@aamestitle.com

At Large Governor	Agent's Section Chair	Underwriter's Section Chair

Bryan Steckler	Adrienne McCollister	Kim Fields
Fidelity National Financial	Metropolitan Title of Indiana	Agents National Title Insurance Company
bryan.steckler@fnf.com	amccollister@metrotci.com	kfields@agentstitle.com

ILTA Staff

Executive Director	Legislative Consultant

Bethany Paden	Charles Hiltunen
Indiana Land Title Association	Third House Advocacy
admin@indianalandtitle.org	chiltunen@me.com

Become A Member

What is ILTA?

A lot has changed in our industry, but our strong commitment to our members remains the same. Since its formation in 1907, the Indiana Land Title Association has worked to protect the land title industry in Indiana. Amid the changing regulations and the ups and downs of the market, ILTA has stood by its members to offer high-quality education, networking opportunities, and legislative advocacy. We stand for the highest principles of professionalism and consumer protection, advocating for the safe and efficient transfer of real property. A home is likely the largest investment any individual will make in his or her lifetime, and by ensuring accurate searches, promoting fair and professional closings, and supporting important insurance coverages, ILTA protects Indiana consumers' property rights.