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.

2021 ILTA Officers

President

Elizabeth J. Wysong Berg, ITP, NTP

FNF
elizabeth.berg@fnf.com

President-Elect

David Smessaert

Metropolitan Title of Indiana
dsmessaert@metrotci.com

Vice-President

Kyle Sommers

Pulaski County Abstract Company, Inc.
kylepcatitle@centurylink.net

Secretary/Treasurer

Michael Schmitz

Monument Title Insurance Company
mschmitz@mticllc.com

Immediate Past President

Kurt Laker

Total Title, LLC
klaker@doylefoutty.com

2021 ILTA Board of Governors

Jessica Dunn McAlpin

Chicago Title
Commonwealth Land
jessica.mcalpin@fnf.com

Scott Kraud

Cass County Title Company, Inc.
skraud@casstitle.com

Senior Underwriting Counsel

Laura L. Hardy

First American Title Insurance Company
lhardy@firstam.com

Senior Agency Sales Representative

Brandi L. Halcomb

Indiana Agency Services
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
bhalcomb@stewart.com

ILTA Staff

Executive Director

Bethany Paden

Indiana Land Title Association
admin@indianalandtitle.org

Government Affairs Consultant

Charlie Hiltunen, III

Third House Advocacy
chiltunen@me.com

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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.