NIAS National Leadership Council

Community Title Network is a commercial-focused title agency serving Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Delaware, Ohio, and West Virginia. Led by CEO and President Michael C. Ridgway, who brings 40 years of experience in the title and real estate industry, Community Title Network has built its reputation on deep expertise, proactive communication, and practical, solutions-driven support for clients and stakeholders.

The Community Title Network team handles a wide range of commercial transactions, including data centers, multifamily, office, bond deals, retail, hospitality, solar fields, and raw land acquisitions. Their approach begins with understanding each client’s goals, both for the immediate transaction and as part of their broader strategy. From there, the team works collaboratively to deliver a smooth and efficient closing experience.

One of the company’s strengths is its work on data center transactions, where Community Title Network provides Construction Loan Monitoring to keep all stakeholders aligned throughout the process. Clients frequently highlight the team’s experience, responsiveness, and ability to address issues with practical, actionable solutions.

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Jones Walker LLP, through its affiliate Baronne Title, offers a full-service commercial real estate and corporate transactions platform capable of handling complex, large-scale deals across industries and geographies.

Led by veteran partner Jeffry W. Gray, the team specializes exclusively in commercial real estate development, acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, and industrial-site work, with deep experience spanning retail, office, hospitality, industrial, energy infrastructure, and mixed-use properties.

Jones Walker’s Commercial Transactions group is built for complexity including deals involving energy facilities, petrochemical sites, cross-state or international investors, multi-party financing, and diverse asset types. The firm brings a rare combination of integrated resources across real estate, corporate law, finance, and energy to streamline handling of even the most sophisticated transactions.

Via Baronne Title, Jones Walker offers title insurance and closing services backed by institutional underwriters, with legal, transactional, and title expertise under one roof. This setup positions them to serve clients ranging from major national retailers to energy and industrial firms.

Mid South Title is a trusted commercial title agency serving Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Florida. With 25 years in business, the company has built a reputation for providing efficient, accurate commercial closing services supported by a highly experienced team.

A key differentiator for Mid South Title is the presence of multiple in-office attorneys, each with many years of experience representing buyers, sellers, and lenders in a wide range of commercial transactions. Their commercial portfolio includes multifamily properties, retail centers, office buildings, storage facilities, restaurants, and other income-producing assets. The team understands the unique components and challenges of commercial real estate and has closed numerous notable projects throughout the Memphis region.

Mid South Title uses a streamlined, small-team structure — typically one attorney paired with one processor — to ensure clients receive clear communication and consistent support throughout the transaction. The company also embraces collaboration, partnering with other title agents both in states where they are not located and within their home markets when a client’s needs call for additional support.

National Independent Agency Solutions, LLC (“NIAS”) was formed to provide and deliver independent advisory services, advocacy, guidance, resources and solutions to Title Insurance Agencies, Title Insurers and Title Industry Vendors.

The NIAS team brings more than 100 years of combined experience in leadership roles with Title Industry Insurers and as owners of Title Agencies. We will bring our knowledge and relationship with industry participants around the country to deliver services needed by our customers.

Secured Title of Texas is a longstanding leader in the Texas commercial title market, bringing 78 years of experience and a boutique, service-driven approach to every transaction. The company’s commercial team averages more than 35 years of industry tenure per employee, offering clients a rare combination of institutional knowledge and hands-on expertise.

As a fully independent title agency, Secured Title of Texas maintains relationships with seven national underwriters and provides in-house transactional counsel, enabling them to handle complex commercial deals with clarity, flexibility, and speed. Their primary areas of focus include land, industrial, multifamily, and retail transactions across Texas.

The team is known for its proactive, partnership-oriented approach. By engaging early, they identify title nuances, anticipate documentation needs, and resolve issues quickly. Clients often cite the group’s knowledge, responsiveness, and genuine commitment to getting deals closed smoothly for all parties.
Guided by their core principle, Service Beyond Expectation, Secured Title of Texas has built a reputation for stepping in where others hesitate.

Surety is a leading commercial title agency serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and clients nationwide. With more than 30 years of experience, the company has established itself as one of the largest and most trusted title insurance providers in its region, offering the expertise and capacity required for complex commercial transactions across all 50 states.

Surety’s approach blends advanced technology, rigorous quality control, and a deep understanding of the commercial real estate landscape. Their proprietary systems help maintain speed and accuracy at every stage of the process, while their experienced team provides single-point accountability to ensure clear communication and smooth execution.

The company excels in addressing the unique challenges often found in commercial deals, including complicated ownership structures, zoning issues, title defects, and other factors that can slow or jeopardize a closing. By consistently developing new procedures to improve timelines and service, Surety continues to raise the standard for reliability and efficiency in commercial title work. Their commitment to strong partnerships and thoughtful, proactive problem-solving has shaped their reputation for excellence over more than three decades.