Advocus National Title Insurance Co. announced the expansion of its national leadership team as part of an effort to scale its underwriting platform nationwide. Advocus is continuing to build on its strong foundation of protecting consumers through the support of attorneys.
As part of this expansion initiative, Advocus has appointed Kelli Fogarty as executive vice president, business development, and Stan Czaja to the roles of executive vice president and general manager, to work alongside company leaders Peter J. Birnbaum and Henry L. Shulruff.in leading the company's national underwriting platform. The expanded leadership structure is designed to enhance service, modernize operations and support continued growth across both attorney-centric and traditional title agency markets nationwide, according to a release.
“These appointments are about adding strength, scale, and perspective to a leadership team that has already built something special,” Jill Cadwell, president of Advocus, said in a release. "Peter and Hank remain deeply engaged in the company's strategy and operations, and Kelli and Stan bring complementary experience that allows us to grow thoughtfully —supporting attorneys and traditional title agents alike — without losing what makes Advocus unique.”
Birnbaum added: “We have always focused on building a team that will carry our mission forward. Kelli and Stan are extraordinary leaders, and we are excited to support them in the years to come.”
“The opportunity ahead is to scale responsibly by partnering with attorneys and traditional agents in key markets who want a national underwriter that values service, consistency, and long-term relationships, Stan and Kelli are well-suited for this work,” Shulruff said.
Czaja added, “Advocus has earned trust by staying true to its principles. I look forward to working with Peter, Hank and Kelli to move forward, blending tradition with innovation as we expand.”
Czaja brings extensive experience in national underwriting operations and growth strategy. In his role, he will focus on expanding Advocus’s national footprint, strengthening underwriting discipline, improving turn times, and supporting both attorney-agents and traditional title agents with scalable systems and responsive underwriting support.
“Advocus was built by attorneys who believed consumers deserve legal guidance when it matters most,” Fogarty said. “As we grow nationally, we are committed to working with both attorney and traditional title agents who share our focus on professionalism, consumer protection, and strong underwriting standards.”
Fogarty, a real estate attorney and longtime advocate for attorneys and consumers, will serve as a key attorney champion for the national platform. She brings decades of experience in private practice, industry leadership, and professional advocacy, including founding roles in attorney organizations dedicated to advancing the value of legal representation in real estate transactions.
Czaja and Fogarty will combine stronger attorney advocacy with national scale, technology modernization, and underwriting discipline, bringing faster turn times, evolving data protection, and modern closing tools to attorney-agents across key markets.
Both Czaja and Fogarty will report to Cadwell, who continues to oversee the entire Advocus title platform. Birnbaum and Shulruff will continue to guide Advocus's strategy, operations, client relationships, and legislative initiatives, working closely with the expanded leadership team to ensure continuity, stability, and long-term success.