JUNE 1 – 3, 2022  |  ORLANDO, FL

Full Agenda

The NS3 agenda is annually regarded as timely, diverse and insightful. We present content that is positive and forward-looking, but also practical in a real-world sense. In keeping with our theme — At The Center — the agenda will offer educational sessions focused on helping attendees fulfill their important role in the real estate transaction while identifying and capitalizing upon opportunities in a changing business and regulatory environment.

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All times listed are Eastern.

 

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the Schedule at a Glance

10 am – 6:30 pm

Registration Open

  
12:00 – 6:30 pm

Exhibitor Floor  & Networking Pub Open

Tech Demos
12:00 – 4:30 pm
 International Ballroom 
  • 12:00 pm
    Qualia
  • 12:15 pm
    ShortTrack
  • 12:30 pm
    Pavaso
  • 2:15 pm
    AtClose
  • 2:30 pm
    Snapdocs
  • 2:45 pm
    Avanze TechLabs
  • 3:30 pm
    Pythonic.ai
  • 3:45 pm
    SoftPro
  • 4:00 pm
    EscrowTab
  • 4:15 pm
    titleLOOK
1:00 – 1:25 pm

Opening Ceremony
1:25 – 2:10 pm
 National Ballroom 

Keynote Address
Chris Mygatt, Senior Vice President and Core 4 Engagement Leader, at Coldwell Banker Realty is charged with overseeing partners across the real estate transaction. Join us as he discusses the challenges he sees them facing, what they can expect in the coming year, what relationships between partners will look like and, specifically, what real estate agents need from their partners.

Chris Mygatt, SVP – Core 4 Engagement Leader, Coldwell Banker Realty
2:10 – 3:00 pm

Matters of State
While most of the attention falls on the federal government, state governments are actively monitoring the industry. Hear directly from the state regulators on trends around the country, their priorities for 2022/23 and how you should prepare your business.

Kim Holbrook, Chair, Utah Title and Escrow Commission, Vice President, Old Republic Title
Chuck Myers, Supervisor, RESA Investigations Section, Virginia Bureau of Insurance
Dennis Newman, Examiner in Charge, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Insurance
Ray Wenger, Chief, Bureau of Investigation, Division of Insurance Agency and Agency Services, Florida Department of Financial Services
Moderated by: Andrea Golby, Editor of The Legal Description, October Research
3 – 3:20 pm

Networking Break with Exhibitors
3:20 – 4:10 pm

Cash is King
The industry has seen a sharp spike in all cash real estate transactions accounting for almost a third of home purchases in the first half of 2021. Learn how cash offer programs are changing the landscape and how you can respond.

Ankur Bansal, President, HomeLight
Carrie Courtney, Team Leader, CEO, Changing Latitudes Real Estate
Moderated by: Erica Peterson, Editor of The Title Report, October Research
4:10 – 5:00 pm

Planning for the Future of Your Business
Join Craig Haskins and Wayne Stanley as they have a fast-paced, interactive conversation with the audience on underwriter relationships, technology, hiring/training, growth and how to communicate change effectively over the next few years. They’ll include a little something for everyone so make plans to attend for specific ideas for your business.

Craig Haskins, Chief Operating Officer, Knight Barry Title Group
Wayne Stanley, Owner and Chief Inspiration Officer, Bowe Digital
4:50 pm

Make A Child Smile Community Outreach Event
5:00 – 6:30 pm

Opening Night Reception

Exhibitor Floor
9:00 pm – 12 am

Networking Nightcap

ChampionsGate
  *All times Eastern Time. Times and events are subject to change.  

Collaborative Workshops
 ChampionsGate 

Cutting Edge Track
 National Ballroom 

Compliance Track
 International Ballroom 

7:45 am – 5:00 pm

Registration Open
7:45 am – 5:00 pm

Exhibitor Floor & Networking Pub Open
7:45 – 8:30 am

Networking Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45 am

Opening Ceremony
8:45 – 9:45 am

Keynote: Rick Barry, NBA Legend and Business Innovator
Rick Barry has been a motivational speaker and basketball clinician over the years and is a member of the National Basketball Retired Players Association. Join us at NS3 as he provides his knowledge and experience in • Diversification in business • Standing out among the crowd • Competitive drive • Family business

Rick Barry, NBA Legend and Business Innovator, National Basketball Retired Players Association
Q&A with La Rue Martin Jr., National Basketball Retired Players Association
9:45 – 10:05 am

October Research Awards and Make A Child Smile Presentation
10:10 – 11:00 am
Concurrent
 National Ballroom 

Cutting Edge Track | Cybersecurity: The Weakest Link
Empower your employees, partners and customers to be your strongest line of defense against cyber criminals. Learn how to spot scams, how fraudsters work, the most effective techniques to lower risk of an account takeover and the importance of consistent communication.

Tom Cronkright, co-Founder and Executive Chairman, CertifID
Stephen Dougherty, Cyber-enabled financial fraud investigator, U.S. Secret Service Global Investigative Operations Center
10:10 – 11:00 am
Concurrent
 International Ballroom 

Compliance Track | Eyes on D.C.
Federal agencies are under new leadership and are staying active. Learn about their latest moves, what they are monitoring and how you can prepare to comply.

Rich Horn, co-Managing Partner, Garris Horn LLP
Loretta Salzano, President, Franzén and Salzano, P.C.
10:10 – 11:00 am
Concurrent
 ChampionsGate 

Collaborative Workshops | Talent Attraction and Retention
This guided discussion will help attendees create a plan to achieve their talent acquisition and retention goals.

Lindsay Smith, Chief Strategy Officer, Title Alliance
11:00 – 11:30 am

Networking Break with Exhibitors
11:30 – 12:20 pm
Concurrent
 National Ballroom 

Cutting Edge Track | RON Here & Now
Adoption of remote online notarizations is growing nationwide, and with them unintended consequences and jurisdictional confusion. Listen to this all-star lineup discuss how RONs are working and how you can increase your participation.

Tim Anderson, President, eMortgage Division, Evolve Mortgage Services, LLC
Nathan Bossers, President, Boston National Title
Jeremy Potter, Chief Evangelist, Stavvy
11:30 – 12:20 pm
Concurrent
 International Ballroom 

Compliance Track | RESPA Step by Step
Hear a step-by-step guide to properly structuring affiliated business arrangements from start to finish. From the operating agreement to the operation find out what the CFPB and state regulators want and don’t want.

Marx Sterbcow, Managing Attorney, The Sterbcow Law Group
Kris Kully, Partner, Mayer Brown, LLP
11:30 – 12:20 pm
Concurrent
 ChampionsGate 

Collaborative Workshops | Sales and Marketing Tips
This guided discussion will help attendees create a plan to achieve their sales and marketing goals.

Linda Grahovec, SVP, FNF Director of Education and Marketing Strategy, FNF Family of Companies
12:20 – 1:40 pm

Networking Lunch
1:40 – 2:30 pm
Concurrent
 National Ballroom 

Cutting Edge Track | Intro to Crypto
Real estate is being purchased with cryptocurrency at a growing rate. Learn how these transactions work and where they are working.

Tali Raphaely, President and Managing Member, Armour Settlement Services, LLC
Chris Sauerzopf, Co-Owner, World Class Title
Moderated by: Logan Barno, Editor of Dodd Frank Update, October Research
1:40 – 2:30 pm
Concurrent
 International Ballroom 

Compliance Track | Diversifying Your Team
Success is created by bringing many different perspectives together. Learn how to attract and retain a diverse team.

Laura Brandao, Chief Growth Officer and Partner, EPM
Tai Christensen, Director of Government Affairs, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, CBC Mortgage Agency
1:40 – 2:30 pm
Concurrent
 ChampionsGate 

Collaborative Workshops | Lender & Title: A Collaboration
This guided discussion will help lenders and title agents learn how they can improve collaboration on wire fraud prevention.

Chris Gulotta, Founder, Gulotta Grabiner Law Group, PLLC and Real Estate Data Shield, Inc.
Rick Bruhn, Senior Vice President, Head of Commercial Deposit and Payment Solutions, U.S. Bank
2:40 – 3:30 pm
Concurrent
 National Ballroom 

Cutting Edge Track | Lender Panel: Partners in Real Estate
This annual panel offers insights into the latest trends in the mortgage transaction and how lenders’ partners can exceed expectations.

Christopher Kiblin, Area Branch Leader, Movement Mortgage
Tony Nuckolls, Executive Vice President, Rocket Mortgage
Kate Steineman, Senior Vice President – Business Execution Senior Manager Home Lending Title and Closing Operations, Wells Fargo Home Lending
Moderated by: Alan Frelix, CEO, The Closing Exchange
2:40 – 3:30 pm
Concurrent
 International Ballroom 

Compliance Track | Real Time Payments
Real Time Payments (RTP) potentially offer faster payments and an alternative to wiring funds. Learn how this alternative payment method works.

Cheryl Gurz, RTP Product Manager, The Clearing House
John Melvin, Vice President, U.S. Bank Global Treasury Management
2:40 – 3:30 pm
Concurrent
 ChampionsGate 

Collaborative Workshops | Building a DEI Plan
This guided discussion will help attendees create a plan to diversify their team and the ROI that comes along with it.

Fred Stewart, President, Vanport Escrow and Title Company, Inc.
3:30 – 4:00 pm

Networking Break with Exhibitors
4:00 – 5:00 pm

Underwriter Leadership Discussion
The leaders of the nation’s top underwriters return to NS3 to discuss the latest and hottest industry topics.

Jeff Bluhm, Executive Vice President, Old Republic National Title Insurance Co.
Emilio Fernandez, President, Doma Title Insurance, Inc.
Chris Phillips, President and CEO, First National Title Insurance Co.
Tara Smith, Group President, Agency Operations, Stewart
Rob Wineman, Executive Vice President, Agency Division Manager, FNF Family of Companies
Evan Zanic, Executive Vice President, Division President Agency Division, First American Title Insurance Co.
5:30 – 7:30 pm

Networking Reception

Omni Kids Pool
  *All times Eastern Time. Times and events are subject to change.
7:45 am – 12 pm

Registration Open
8:00 – 8:50 am

Women in Business Breakfast

space is limited
8:15 am – 12 pm

Exhibitor Floor & Networking Pub Open
8:15 – 9:00 am

Networking Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15 am

Opening Ceremony
9:15 – 10:00 am
 National Ballroom 

The Economy in 2022: Sunny Days and Cloudy Periods

Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., Chief Economist, GraphsandLaughs, LLC
10:00 – 10:20 am

Networking Break with Exhibitors
10:00 – 11:00 am
Concurrent
 International Ballroom 

Ask the Experts
This is your opportunity to pick the brains of industry leaders. Go one-on-one with icons of the industry in an intimate round table setting. Including discussions on: • Cybersecurity • Sales • Marketing • Hiring and Training • ALTA Forms • Escrow/Good Funds • Mergers & Acquisitions • Notary Scheduling and Management • Artificial Intelligence
10:20 – 11:10 am
Concurrent
 National Ballroom 

Optimizing Your Sales Success
Learn how to ensure your team members are well positioned and how to use and understand the right metrics.

Ed Fisher, Executive Consultant, AcuMax
Mike Ridgway, CEO and President, Community Title Network
Darryl Turner, CEO, The Darryl Turner Corporation
11:10 am – 12 pm

At The Center: Partner Collaboration
It takes many hands to have a smooth real estate transaction. Hear from a real estate agent and home building expert on how partners can work together better.

Eric Waddell, co-Founder, Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling
Josué Soto, CEO, Soto Legacy Group / Powered by EXP Realty
Noon

NS3 Concludes
  *All times Eastern Time. Times and events are subject to change.

Wednesday, June 1
10 am – 6:30 pm

Registration Open

  
12:00 – 6:30 pm

Exhibitor Floor  & Networking Pub Open

Tech Demos
12:00 – 4:30 pm
 International Ballroom 
  • 12:00 pm
    Qualia
  • 12:15 pm
    ShortTrack
  • 12:30 pm
    Pavaso
  • 2:15 pm
    AtClose
  • 2:30 pm
    Snapdocs
  • 2:45 pm
    Avanze TechLabs
  • 3:30 pm
    Pythonic.ai
  • 3:45 pm
    SoftPro
  • 4:00 pm
    EscrowTab
  • 4:15 pm
    titleLOOK
1:00 – 1:25 pm

Opening Ceremony
1:25 – 2:10 pm
 National Ballroom 

Keynote Address
Chris Mygatt, Senior Vice President and Core 4 Engagement Leader, at Coldwell Banker Realty is charged with overseeing partners across the real estate transaction. Join us as he discusses the challenges he sees them facing, what they can expect in the coming year, what relationships between partners will look like and, specifically, what real estate agents need from their partners.

Chris Mygatt, SVP – Core 4 Engagement Leader, Coldwell Banker Realty
2:10 – 3:00 pm

Matters of State
While most of the attention falls on the federal government, state governments are actively monitoring the industry. Hear directly from the state regulators on trends around the country, their priorities for 2022/23 and how you should prepare your business.

Kim Holbrook, Chair, Utah Title and Escrow Commission, Vice President, Old Republic
Chuck Myers, Supervisor, RESA Investigations Section, Virginia Bureau of Insurance
Dennis Newman, Examiner in Charge, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Insurance
Ray Wenger, Chief, Bureau of Investigation, Division of Insurance Agency and Agency Services, Florida Department of Financial Services
Moderated by: Andrea Golby, Editor of The Legal Description, October Research
3 – 3:20 pm

Networking Break with Exhibitors
3:20 – 4:10 pm

Cash is King
The industry has seen a sharp spike in all cash real estate transactions accounting for almost a third of home purchases in the first half of 2021. Learn how cash offer programs are changing the landscape and how you can respond.

Ankur Bansal, President, HomeLight
Carrie Courtney, Team Leader, CEO, Changing Latitudes Real Estate
Moderated by: Erica Peterson, Editor of The Title Report, October Research
4:10 – 5:00 pm

Planning for the Future of Your Business
Join Craig Haskins and Wayne Stanley as they have a fast-paced, interactive conversation with the audience on underwriter relationships, technology, hiring/training, growth and how to communicate change effectively over the next few years. They’ll include a little something for everyone so make plans to attend for specific ideas for your business.

Craig Haskins, Chief Operating Officer, Knight Barry Title Group
Wayne Stanley, Owner and Chief Inspiration Officer, Bowe Digital
4:50 pm

Make A Child Smile Community Outreach Event
5:00 – 6:30 pm

Opening Night Reception

Exhibitor Floor
9:00 pm – 12 am

Networking Nightcap

ChampionsGate

  
  *All times Eastern Time. Times and events are subject to change.  

 

Thursday, June 2

Cutting Edge Track
 National Ballroom 
7:45 am – 5:00 pm

Registration Open
7:45 am – 5:00 pm

Exhibitor Floor & Networking Pub Open
7:45 – 8:30 am

Networking Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45 am

Opening Ceremony
8:45 – 9:45 am

Rick Barry, NBA Legend and Business Innovator
Rick Barry has been a motivational speaker and basketball clinician over the years and is a member of the National Basketball Retired Players Association. Join us at NS3 as he provides his knowledge and experience in: • Diversification in business • Standing out among the crowd • Competitive drive • Family business

Rick Barry, NBA Legend and Business Innovator, National Basketball Retired Players Association
Q&A with La Rue Martin Jr., National Basketball Retired Players Association
9:45 – 10:05 am

October Research Awards and Make A Child Smile Presentation
10:10 – 11:00 am
Concurrent
 National Ballroom 

Cutting Edge Track | Cybersecurity: The Weakest Link
Empower your employees, partners and customers to be your strongest line of defense against cyber criminals. Learn how to spot scams, how fraudsters work, the most effective techniques to lower risk of an account takeover and the importance of consistent communication.

Tom Cronkright, co-Founder and Executive Chairman, CertifID
Stephen Dougherty, Cyber-enabled financial fraud investigator, U.S. Secret Service Global Investigative Operations Center
10:10 – 11:00 am
Concurrent
 International Ballroom 

Eyes on D.C.
Federal agencies are under new leadership and are staying active. Learn about their latest moves, what they are monitoring and how you can prepare to comply.

Rich Horn, co-Managing Partner, Garris Horn LLP
Loretta Salzano, President, Franzén and Salzano, P.C.
10:10 – 11:00 am
Concurrent
 ChampionsGate 

Talent Attraction and Retention
This guided discussion will help attendees create a plan to achieve their talent acquisition and retention goals.

Lindsay Smith, Chief Strategy Officer, Title Alliance
11:00 – 11:30 am

Networking Break with Exhibitors
11:30 – 12:20 pm
Concurrent
 National Ballroom 

Cutting Edge Track | RON Here & Now
Adoption of remote online notarizations is growing nationwide, and with them unintended consequences and jurisdictional confusion. Listen to this all-star lineup discuss how RONs are working and how you can increase your participation.

Tim Anderson, President, eMortgage Division, Evolve Mortgage Services, LLC
Nathan Bossers, President, Boston National Title
Jeremy Potter, Chief Evangelist, Stavvy
11:30 – 12:20 pm
Concurrent
 International Ballroom 

RESPA Step by Step
Hear a step-by-step guide to properly structuring affiliated business arrangements from start to finish. From the operating agreement to the operation find out what the CFPB and state regulators want and don’t want.

Marx Sterbcow, Managing Attorney, The Sterbcow Law Group
Kris Kully, Partner, Mayer Brown, LLP
11:30 – 12:20 pm
Concurrent
 ChampionsGate 

Sales and Marketing Tips
This guided discussion will help attendees create a plan to achieve their sales and marketing goals.

Linda Grahovec, SVP, FNF Director of Education and Marketing Strategy, FNF Family of Companies
12:20 – 1:40 pm

Networking Lunch
1:40 – 2:30 pm
Concurrent
 National Ballroom 

Cutting Edge Track | Intro to Crypto
Real estate is being purchased with cryptocurrency at a growing rate. Learn how these transactions work and where they are working.

Tali Raphaely, President and Managing Member, Armour Settlement Services, LLC
Chris Sauerzopf, Co-Owner, World Class Title
Moderated by: Logan Barno, Editor of Dodd Frank Update, October Research
1:40 – 2:30 pm
Concurrent
 International Ballroom 

Diversifying Your Team
Success is created by bringing many different perspectives together. Learn how to attract and retain a diverse team.

Laura Brandao, President and Partner, American Financial Resources
Tai Christensen, Director of Governement Affairs, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, CBC Mortgage Agency
1:40 – 2:30 pm
Concurrent
 ChampionsGate 

Lender & Title: A Collaboration
This guided discussion will help lenders and title agents learn how they can improve collaboration on wire fraud prevention.

Chris Gulotta, Founder, Gulotta Grabiner Law Group, PLLC and Real Estate Data Shield, Inc.
Rick Bruhn, Senior Vice President, Head of Commercial Deposit and Payment Solutions, U.S. Bank
2:40 – 3:30 pm
Concurrent
 National Ballroom 

Cutting Edge Track | Lender Panel: Partners in Real Estate
This annual panel offers insights into the latest trends in the mortgage transaction and how lenders’ partners can exceed expectations.

Christopher Kiblin, Area Branch Leader, Movement Mortgage
Tony Nuckolls, Executive Vice President, Rocket Mortgage
Kate Steineman, Senior Vice President – Business Execution Senior Manager Home Lending Title and Closing Operations, Wells Fargo Home Lending
Moderated by: Alan Frelix, CEO, The Closing Exchange
2:40 – 3:30 pm
Concurrent
 International Ballroom 

Real Time Payments
Real Time Payments (RTP) potentially offer faster payments and an alternative to wiring funds. Learn how this alternative payment method works.

Cheryl Gurz, RTP Product Manager, The Clearing House
John Melvin, Vice President, U.S. Bank Global Treasury Management
2:40 – 3:30 pm
Concurrent
 ChampionsGate 

Building a DEI Plan
This guided discussion will help attendees create a plan to diversify their team and the ROI that comes along with it.

Fred Stewart, President, Vanport Escrow and Title Company, Inc.
3:30 – 4:00 pm

Networking Break with Exhibitors
4:00 – 5:00 pm

Underwriter Leadership Discussion
The leaders of the nation’s top underwriters return to NS3 to discuss the latest and hottest industry topics.

Jeff Bluhm, Executive Vice President, Old Republic National Title Insurance Co.
Emilio Fernandez, President, Doma Title Insurance, Inc.
Chris Phillips, President and CEO, First National Title Insurance Co.
Tara Smith, Group President, Agency Operations, Stewart
Rob Wineman, Executive Vice President, Agency Division Manager, FNF Family of Companies
Evan Zanic, Executive Vice President, Division President Agency Division, First American Title Insurance Co.
5:30 – 7:30 pm

Networking Reception

Omni Kids Pool
*All times Eastern Time. Times and events are subject to change.

 

Friday, June 3
7:45 am – 12 pm

Registration Open
8:00 – 8:50 am

Women in Business Breakfast

space is limited
8:15 am – 12:00 pm

Exhibitor Floor & Networking Pub Open
8:15 – 9:00 am

Networking Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15 am

Opening Ceremony
9:15 – 10:00 am
 National Ballroom 

The Economy in 2022: Sunny Days and Cloudy Periods

Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., Chief Economist, GraphsandLaughs, LLC
10:00 – 10:20 am

Networking Break with Exhibitors
10:00 – 11:00 am
Concurrent
 International Ballroom 

Ask the Experts
This is your opportunity to pick the brains of industry leaders. Go one-on-one with icons of the industry in an intimate round table setting. Including discussions on: • Cybersecurity • Sales • Marketing • Hiring and Training • ALTA Forms • Escrow/Good Funds • Mergers & Acquisitions • Notary Scheduling and Management • Artificial Intelligence
10:20 – 11:10 am
Concurrent
 National Ballroom 

Optimizing Your Sales Success
Learn how to ensure your team members are well positioned and how to use and understand the right metrics.

Ed Fisher, Executive Consultant, AcuMax
Mike Ridgway, CEO and President, Community Title Network
Darryl Turner, CEO, The Darryl Turner Corporation
11:10 am – 12:00 pm

At The Center: Partner Collaboration
It takes many hands to have a smooth real estate transaction. Hear from a real estate agent and home building expert on how partners can work together better.

Eric Waddell, co-Founder, Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling
Josué Soto, CEO, Soto Legacy Group / Powered by EXP Realty
12:00 pm

Closing Remarks and NS3 Concludes
  *All times Eastern Time. Times and events are subject to change.