June 14th 9:40 AM – 10:25 AM

Women-focused groups across the title industry are growing rapidly, creating new spaces for connection, mentorship, and leadership development. This session explores why these groups are emerging now, the benefits of participating, and the value they bring to both individuals and organizations.  The discussion will highlight how these groups are fostering professional growth, strengthening networks, and driving positive cultural change across the industry. While briefly touching on how such groups get started, the session will primarily focus on engaging with and maximizing the many strong communities already in place.

Chief Knowledge Officer, October Research, LLC

Her unique career spans more than 25 years in the industry as a Closing Officer and Agency Manager, Corporate Marketing Director, Software Specialist and regulatory expert. She is a nationally recognized speaker to groups of title & settlement providers, lenders, realtors and attorneys.

While she didn’t set out to become a regulatory nerd, RESPA Reform and later TRID provided an opportunity to blend her talents in industry, software and education, when Mary helped lead title and settlement companies through learning and implementing those changes.

She recently moved to Galena IL, where she lives with her partner Dan and their two doggies, Grace and Shelby.

SVP, Director of Agency Customer Experience, WFG National Title Insurance Company

Jaime Johnson serves as Senior Vice President and Director of Agency Customer Experience for WFG National Title Insurance Company, where she leads the strategy, development, and execution of initiatives designed to strengthen the agent experience and drive measurable business growth.  In this role, she oversees integrated efforts across operational support, education, and marketing, ensuring a cohesive approach to how WFG engages, supports, and delivers value to its agent partners.
Leveraging more than 27 years of experience as a licensed title insurance professional, Jaime advances WFG’s commitment to equipping agents with practical, actionable strategies that improve performance and long term success. Her work focuses on aligning customer experience with business outcomes by enhancing operational efficiency, optimizing personnel and transaction workflows, and elevating go to market strategies through targeted marketing and communication.
Jaime’s background as a Compliance Officer for a large agency provides a strong foundation in industry best practices, information security, and compliant title operations.  She brings a disciplined, strategic lens to helping agents navigate complexity while building scalable, sustainable businesses.
A recognized industry thought leader, Jaime has delivered training programs, webinars, and keynote presentations on topics including operational excellence, compliance, cybersecurity, leadership development, and marketing effectiveness. She regularly engages with national and state associations, title insurers, agencies, and real estate professionals, and has authored numerous articles for leading industry publications.
Jaime is also the founder of a growing community for Women Executive Leaders in the title industry, focused on connection, mentorship, and leadership development. Through
this initiative, she continues to foster collaboration and create meaningful opportunities for women to grow their impact across the industry.
She maintains active involvement in several national and state land title associations and previously served as a Trustee on the Board of the Ohio Land Title Association.

Chief Operating Officer, Mother Lode Holding Company

Lisa Steele is the Chief Executive Officer for Mother Lode Holding Company. She is a 30-year industry veteran with a background in sales, marketing, escrow, operations, and leadership. She currently oversees daily operations alongside business partners Randy Bradley and Darrick Blatnick. She serves as a member of the Board of Governors for the American Land Title Association (ALTA) as well as the California Land Title Association (CLTA).

Lisa’s passion is helping others. She is a culture creator and has learned the importance of building a workplace that people enjoy, where they feel safe and appreciated, and where they care for one another and their customers. Leo French, founder of MLHC, started with this simple premise and Lisa is proud to carry it on. Ms. Steele joined the MLHC Executive Team in 2013, bringing experience in both national and local division operations.

When not traveling to one of the branch operations to visit the Mutha Loaders, Lisa can be found in her vineyard, spending time with family, wine tasting or on horseback. Lisa also serves as the CEO of the Taylor Steele Cancer Foundation, where she is proud to honor her late daughter, Taylor, through support of pediatric cancer patient’s needs.

Agency Sales Executive, AmTrust Title Insurance Company

Susan Stewart-Magaña is a seasoned leader in the title insurance industry, currently serving as an Agency Account Executive at AmTrust Title Insurance. With more than 25 years of experience—nine in underwriting and sixteen at the agency level—she brings a well-rounded understanding of agency sales, operations, and strategic growth.

Susan earned her MBA from the University of Denver and holds a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University. She also spent five years teaching marketing communications at Regis University in Denver, Colorado. Now based in Houston, Texas, she continues to lead with passion, advocating for education, career development, and the advancement of professionals across the title industry.

Her diverse background enables her to bridge the gap between underwriter and agent, offering clients a unique blend of insight, marketing innovation, and consultative support. Known for her relationship-driven approach and commitment to empowering others, Susan is a trusted advisor and a catalyst for success in an ever-evolving real estate landscape.

As the founder of Her. Title Collective and the driving force behind HER. Magazine, Susan leads with vision and purpose—creating spaces that foster connection, growth, and empowerment. A lifelong learner and dedicated industry advocate, she remains deeply committed to elevating the title profession and inspiring others to reach their fullest potential every day.