Comprising over 30 years of professional business experience, Larry's position responsibilities throughout the years have included all aspects of the title and abstracting field, along with management, training and supervision, and various accounting functions. His previous positions generated duties of high responsibility, including the performance of all personnel management functions, site research for all counties in lower and upper Michigan, and working closely with legal staffs in completing principal real estate transactions of multimillion dollar magnitude in Kentucky, Michigan, and Wyoming. His ability to get the job done in a timely manner is and always will be his goal for the client.

CURRENT POSITION
Owner and President

SUMMARY

Management Skills.  Delegation and supervision of all personnel, including the sales, bookkeeping, closing, and secretarial staffs. Creation and implementation of new employee job training.

Analytical Skills.  Proven success in title researching by thoroughly examining deeds, mortgages, liens, probates, court files, and maps to compile complete legal abstracts of title for oil and gas leases, Title Insurance Policies and the performance of Curative and Due Diligence.

Computer Skills.  Proficient in Microsoft software applications, including Word, Excel, and Access.

Communication Skills.  Achieved customer service skills in the banking industry through the opening and closing of commercial and personal real estate transactions, bank accounts, and title insurance policies. Involved in high dollar real estate transactions for large development projects involving many different players.

Organizational Skills.  Deliverance of carefully amassed abstracts to clients and the operation of database tracking systems.

PREVIOUS POSITIONS HELD

1995-2001 Title and Abstract Coordinator, Land Services, Inc., Traverse City, Michigan

1990-1995 Title Officer, Double D Title Company, Traverse City, Michigan

1988-1995 Title Landman, Dell Enterprises, Traverse City, Michigan

1981-1988 Abstractor, Petroleum Abstract & Title Service, Traverse City, Michigan

1977-1981 Office Manager, Title Officer, Great Lakes Title Agency of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan

1972-1977 Title Examiner, Land Title Abstract Company n/k/a Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation, Port Huron, Michigan

1964-1972 Assistant Bank Branch Manager, Michigan National Bank, Port Huron, Michigan

EDUCATION

St. Clair County Community College, Port Huron, Michigan

Major in Business Administration, emphasis on Accounting

PROFESSIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Real Estate Sales Course - Traverse City Board of Realtors, Traverse City, Michigan
Banking Courses - American Institute of Banking, Port Huron, Michigan
H. & R. Block Tax Courses - Traverse City, Michigan
U.S. Jaycees - Financial Planning, Personal Dynamics, Family Living, Communication Dynamics Public Speaking and various officer positions including President of Local Chapter.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Military League
Boy Scouts of America
Eagles
Michigan Association of Professional Landmen (MAPL)
Michigan Oil and Gas Association (MOGA)
United States Jaycees