North Carolina-based Tryon Title has hired Stephen Francis as vice president of national commercial services, the company announced.
Tryon said Francis will focus on growing the company’s commercial title business in Virginia and throughout the U.S. He has more than 27 years of experience in the title insurance industry.
“We are very excited to welcome Steve to Tryon,” owner Mark West said in a release. “His strong background in the title insurance industry, combined with his extensive experience in business development, make him a perfect fit for us at this stage of our growth as we look to expand our commercial footprint.”
Prior to joining Tryon Title, Francis served as a director for a national commercial title insurance agency. He also previously served as a national division manager for both LandAmerica and Old Republic Title.
In addition, he also previously served as the chief financial officer (CFO) for a Virginia title insurance agency, the CFO and partner in a regional surveying and engineering firm, and as president of a Richmond, Va., multi-family real estate investment group.
“With its reputation for providing best-in-class service and its strong management team, the company has established a leading position in the title insurance business,” Francis said. “I look forward to joining Tryon and leveraging my proven experience in the industry to grow its commercial title business opportunities.”