Houston-based real estate title and escrow agency Sage Title Co. announced the addition of Laina Hammond as the company’s first chief operating officer (COO).
Hammond, who co-owns Sage Title with her husband, CEO Read Hammond, brings more than two decades of legal and leadership experience into her new role.
Prior to joining Sage Title, Laina served as managing director of litigation finance firm Validity Finance and as principal of Houston law firm Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP.
As Sage Title’s COO, she will lead and enhance the company’s business operations and compliance while guiding its strategic growth.
“With Read at the helm, Sage Title has earned a reputation as a sophisticated, trusted, and responsive partner to parties in real estate transactions of all sizes and scopes,” Laina said. “I am excited to work with Read and his team to meet the growing demand for Sage Title’s unparalleled expertise and personalized customer service.”
Sage Title issues title insurance and provides closing and escrow services for commercial and residential real estate transactions in all market sectors.
“Sage Title is at an important inflection point and poised for substantial growth in the coming years,” Read said. “We are thrilled that Laina is helping us develop and execute our growth plan while ensuring that Sage Title continues to deliver the exceptional service that our clients have come to expect from us. Laina brings a unique combination of business and legal acumen, emotional intelligence, and tenacity that will add tremendous value to our company."