Chicago-based underwriter Advocus National Title Insurance Co. announced the expansion of its technology leadership team.
Kevin Koon-Koon joined as chief information officer (CIO), and Chris Burhans will be stepping into the newly established role of chief technical officer (CTO).
Koon-Koon has over 20 years of leadership in enterprise technology, fintech and real estate innovation. As CIO, Koon-Koon will continue to scale and modernize technology that supports Advocus’s expanding operations growth. Koon-Koon will focus on delivering scalable systems that improve operational agility and strengthen the company’s long-term digital foundation.
Previously, Koon-Koon served as chief technology officer (CTO) of a high-growth fintech platform and as president of Pioneer Technology Group, where he scaled the company into a nationally recognized SaaS provider for local governments’ official records systems.
“Kevin’s track record in real estate and fintech aligns perfectly with our vision for the future,” Advocus President Jill Cadwell said. “His ability to translate complex technology investments into business value will play a key role as we continue to scale and differentiate Advocus in a rapidly evolving market.”
Earlier in his career, Koon-Koon held senior technology leadership roles at Fidelity National Financial and was recognized for his impact across the fintech and real estate tech sectors by being honored by CIO Review as a notable leader in enterprise solutions.
“I’m thrilled to join Advocus at such a pivotal time,” Koon-Koon said. “The company’s unique approach to integrating legal acumen with title insurance services offers an exciting opportunity to leverage technology as a true differentiator in the market. I look forward to working with Chris and the team to drive our continued growth.”
As CTO, Burhans will focus on advancing the IT team’s software development capabilities and driving technical innovation that supports scalable, agent-first solutions. Since 2017, Burhans has reshaped the Advocus IT landscape through secure, innovative software solutions tailored to the needs of Advocus agents and internal teams.