Trendsetters | The Title Report

The Bart Patterson Story
Spotting and seizing worthwhile opportunities

K nowing when to jump into the game- and when to exit it - has buoyed the career of many successful business executives. Sometimes, a good sense of timing is the best business plan.

That’s certainly been the case for Bart Patterson, CEO of Clear Title Agency of Arizona, whose instincts have led him into a notable career in the industry.

Look at the top of the title insurance industry; think about today’s integral processes; imagine tomorrow’s breakthrough — that’s where you’ll find trendsetters.

This is where you’ll read their stories.

Trendsetters focuses on the passionate leaders and innovators who shape our industry. And like the Trendsetters themselves, we put our own spin on it. We hope you enjoy

Leadership and innovation are big, aspirational words, but leaders and innovators are all around — and we want to tell your stories. TTR Trendsetters is a new digital project from The Title Report where we put a spotlight on the title industry's innovators, unsung heroes, up-and-comers and veteran leaders.

In order to tell your story, we need to hear about it. Click below to provide us a glimpse into what makes you (or someone you know) a Trendsetter. If your nomination is chosen, The Title Report editor will be in touch to dive in further and write an in-depth profile on you or your colleague.

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Attention to detail, work ethic turn into thriving career

Executive chef dived into title insurance with no regrets

From the dairy farm to the settlement table

Lawyer turned entrepreneur loves challenges of title business

Enhancing the client experience one efficiency at a time

The story of a recovering banker who became ‘King of Title’

Love of history, tech turns into distinguished career

How a small shop became a large network of title agencies in Florida

Mining gold as others fled the field

Newest NexTitle president has done it all

An unexpected start to a title insurance career

Former real estate attorney becomes industry leader, innovator in South Texas

Creating something special with best practices and collaboration

At home on a Bayou or a Canadian mountain, a variety of experiences led attorney to success

Providing professional service with a smile

How a commitment to customer service, and a long-time friend, turned a settlement attorney into a data security pioneer

Teaching the Be-Attitudes

Chasing the independent dream with a loyal team and a new technology

Bringing legal expertise to the real estate transaction

A thankless journey through the world of auditing that inspired an experimental new business model

Learning from each and every job

How an aspiring TV broadcaster ended up changing the processes and mindset of a small Wisconsin title agency

Going against the grain

Championing process improvement through technology

Turning mom-and-pop into statewide power

Sports fan and brewer finds success and happiness in the title industry.

Turning relationships into business success

An engineering student and missionary became a leader in the title industry, quite unexpectedly.

North Carolina title agent wears many hats

How learning a dead language can breathe new life into a traditional industry

Third generation title agent loves the industry

Ignoring industry norms to forge new business, personal opportunities

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