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Entrepreneur and AI innovator to accelerate enterprise-wide strategy and power next-generation technology across the WFG family of companies Irvine, Calif. — April 15, 2026 — Williston Financial Group® (WFG®), a leading full-service provider of title insurance and real estate settlement services for residential and commercial transactions nationwide, today announced the…

Shaun Gonzales appointed COO for WFG’s Direct Operations; Noah Blanton elevated to Chief Growth Officer; Josie Hyde expands regional leadership role as part of a forward-looking leadership evolution IRVINE, Calif. — April 14, 2026 — As part of its continued growth strategy, WFG National Title Insurance Company (WFG National Title),…

WFG National Title Insurance Company continues to lead the evolution of the title industry through a powerful, integrated approach to AI, automation, and operational execution, as recently featured in The Title Report. This latest article highlights how WFG is extending its own AI-enabled infrastructure, developed and proven within its national…

Jason Bates Named Colorado Division President; Thomas C. Waddle, Esq. Appointed Chief Title Officer as WFG Deepens Its Leadership Bench in a Priority Growth Market Irvine, CA — April 7, 2026 — WFG National Title Insurance Company (WFG NTIC), a full-service provider of title insurance and real estate settlement services…

In the Q1 2026 installment of WFG’s Industry Perspective, WFG Founder and Chairman Patrick Stone and economist Dr. Bill Conerly joined host Ken Perry of The Knowledge Coop to examine the economic forces shaping the real estate, mortgage, and title industries in the year ahead. The quarterly podcast, a reboot…

Industry discussion highlights how lenders can adapt to the Home Buyers Privacy Protection Act by strengthening borrower relationships, improving marketing strategies, and reducing operational costs. As the Home Buyers Privacy Protection Act takes effect and reshapes how lenders access borrower information, mortgage industry leaders are reevaluating their marketing strategies and…

October Research has published its 2026 State of the Industry Report, delivering expert perspectives on the housing market, regulatory environment, technology innovation, and the broader forces shaping real estate transactions in the year ahead. The annual report brings together voices from across the real estate ecosystem, including lenders, title professionals,…

Executive Leadership Intensifies Engagement and Investment in Strategic Colorado Market Denver, CO — February 24, 2026 — WFG National Title Insurance Company, a full-service provider of title insurance and real estate settlement services for residential and commercial transactions nationwide,  announced today that Shaun Gonzales, EVP and Managing Director of Operations,…

At a time when outstanding customer experience is table stakes, WFG National Title Insurance Company delivered results few in the industry can match. Closing 2025 with a 94 Net Promoter ScoreSM (NPS®) and an Employee Experience Score nearly double the financial services benchmark, WFG’s results reflect a strategic and values-driven…

Williston Financial Group (WFG) is pleased to announce that DecisionPoint®, a WFG solution, has been recognized as a 2026 Innovations Award winner by Progress in Lending for advancing operational performance in mortgage transactions. The award recognizes technology that meaningfully improves workflows, efficiency, and confidence across the lending process. DecisionPoint applies…