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AUSTIN, TX, – The Texas Land Title Association (TLTA) is proud to announce that five employees with Edwards Abstract and Title Co. have successfully completed the requirements and passed a rigorous examination to earn the professional certification designations from TLTA.
To become TLTA certified, a candidate must meet certain eligibility requirements in work experience, education and professional involvement, and then successfully pass an examination. Each designation represents a measure of achievement and proficiency in the Texas title insurance industry and distinguishes these highly motivated individuals.
TLTA’s certification designations include, CESA: Certified Escrow Settlement Associate, CAEA: Certified Abstract Examination Associate and CTIA: Certified Title Insurance Associate.
The five Edwards Abstract and Title Co. employees who have earned TLTA certification designations include:
Byron Jay Lewis, CTIA (Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer)
Marilyn De Luna, CAEA, CESA, CTIA (Regional Escrow Automation Manager/Sr. Escrow Officer -McAllen)
Mariana Ragousis-Ramirez, CESA, CTIA (Escrow Officer – McAllen)
Mary Barrientos, CESA (Mission Branch Manager/Sr. Escrow Officer)
Martha (Marty) Garcia, CESA (Sr. Escrow Officer – Mission)
“These are very prestigious professional certification designations. Edwards Abstract and Title Co. is proud to have several members of the team who are leading the way in the title insurance industry in South Texas.” said Mike Overly, President & Chief Financial Officer.
Byron Jay Lewis is one of four title insurance company owners in the State of Texas who have earned the CTIA designation. Marilyn De Luna is the only Escrow Officer in the State of Texas to have earned all three certification designations from the Texas Land Title Association.
About TLTA
Founded in 1908, TLTA is a statewide trade association representing the Texas title insurance industry and currently serving over 13,000 professionals involved in the safe and efficient transfer of real estate. In the course of their daily work, our membership serves over a million consumers each year. TLTA members provide certainty, efficiency and security to real estate transactions by conducting title searches, examinations, closings and issuing title insurance to protect real property owners and mortgage lenders against losses from defects in titles. For more information about TLTA’s certification program, visit: www.tlta.com/certification. TBB
