North American Title Insurance Co. (NATIC) has hired Tyrone (TJ) Johnson as state agency manager for Arizona, Colorado and Utah. In addition to other duties, he will oversee agency operations while securing and servicing title agents and approved attorneys throughout those states to promote new and increased business activity.
“As a former NATIC agent, TJ saw the value that NATIC brings to an agent,” said Rich Griffin, vice president, NATIC national sales manager. “The fact that he is now working for us tells a significant story. We are fortunate to have a person with his level of experience and such a dynamic personality to be our contact with agents in these three Western states.”
Johnson spent the last 15 years working for one of NATIC’s top 50 independent agents, helping build its business from the bottom up. He rose to the position of operations vice president, where he had oversight of a multi-office, statewide agency’s operational processes, personnel and administrative functions, business development and regulatory compliance.
“In my new role, I will have the opportunity to impact an agent’s business in a positive way while developing a mutually beneficial business partnership,” Johnson said. “After spending 20 years on the agency side of the business and interacting closely with a number of title insurance companies, I have great insight into what agents want and need from their underwriter. I’m looking forward to providing that ‘white glove,’ boutique level of service and support to our NATIC agents.”
Johnson attended Rochester Community College, the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse and Arizona State University.
The North American Title Co. also added a vice president and Orange County sales manager, Vince Foley. He has more than 21 years of title and escrow experience and has held positions of increasing responsibility with an emphasis on sales, management and customer care.
“We are pleased that Vince has brought his valuable experience in the industry to our organization and joined our management team,” said Tony Behrens, senior vice president, regional sales manager, North American Title Co. “We look forward to the continued growth of our sales team utilizing his leadership, creativity and integrity. We know Vince will drive growth and market penetration in the vital Orange County market.”
Foley began his real estate career in 1994 and quickly became a successful account executive with a national title company. He was promoted to Los Angeles County sales manager, served as Orange County sales manager and was recruited to handle title and escrow operations in Orange and San Diego counties for a national title underwriter. He later created a national title and escrow refinance division providing title and closing services in 42 states. In 2010, he served as chief operating officer of default services for a large title company. Most recently, he was responsible for expanding business opportunities in Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange counties for a local title and escrow firm.
A resident of Irvine, Foley serves on the board of trustees for the Orange County School of the Arts. He is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley.