Verus Title, a subsidiary of Fathom Holdings Inc., announced the appointment of Monica Schroeder as president.
Additionally, Penelope Vockel, previously vice president for the Northeast and Midwest regions, has been promoted to chief operating officer (COO).
Before joining Verus Title, Schroeder led a national title agency for five years, demonstrating her expertise in scaling operations, maintaining compliance standards, and enhancing client experiences through technological solutions.
Schroeder has more than 20 years of industry experience and graduated summa cum laude from California State University, Fullerton, with a bachelor of arts degree in communications.
“We are excited to welcome Monica to the Verus Title team,” Fathom Holdings COO Jon Gwin said in a release. “Her proven leadership, combined with a passion for service and a track record of integrating technology to drive value, will be instrumental in guiding our team and strengthening our commitment to our clients.”
Schroeder commented, “I’m thrilled to join Verus Title and be part of such a dedicated group of professionals. The team’s reputation for service excellence and innovation is well deserved, and I look forward to working with them to drive growth and enhance the reliable and efficient solutions our clients have come to expect. Together, we’ll continue building on our success and exploring new opportunities to serve our customers even better.”
Vockel has been pivotal in driving growth and operational efficiency across Verus Title’s Northeast, Midwest, and DC Metro regions, according to the company.
With more than a decade of industry experience, including prior leadership roles at STA Title & Escrow, and a legal background from Georgetown University, Vockel brings a strong strategic perspective to her new role as COO, company leaders said.
“We are thrilled to promote Penelope to COO of Verus,” Gwin added. “Her expertise, dedication, and leadership have been crucial to our growth, and we’re confident that she will help Verus Title reach new heights.”
Vockel shared her enthusiasm, stating, “I am honored to take on this new role and support Verus Title’s mission of delivering innovative and reliable solutions to our clients. Our team is committed to setting new standards in client service, and I’m eager to work with them as we continue to expand our reach and refine our offerings. The real estate industry is rapidly evolving, and I look forward to leading initiatives that keep Verus Title at the forefront of these changes.”