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Leadership

Our Executive Leadership Team oversees the firm and works closely with the senior leaders of each operating unit to ensure strategic alignment and the achievement of our goal to be the first and best choice in title insurance.  At the center of Near North’s mission is the customer relationship, and we have built a premier company by combining our knowledge and experience to meet customer needs. Over the past few decades, we have been privileged to play a role in the title and escrow process for the best in the industry.  We value and protect our partners and employees, and use our diverse talents to serve customers each and every day.

Executive Leadership Team

Alex Grundhoffer

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Alex Grundhoffer brings more than 30 years of...

Deb Paoli

EVP OF COMMERCIAL SERVICES & COMMERCIAL UNDERWRITING MANAGER

With more than 30 years of experience in the commercial...

Joe Angelino

EVP OF FINANCE

Joe Angelino is Executive Vice President of Finance, bringing more...

Allison Rabin

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Allison Rabin serves as Chief Operating Officer and joined the...

Evelyn Vela

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Voula Giafis

ESCROW PRESIDENT

With more than 30 years of experience in the title...

Colleen Quirk

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER & SENIOR COUNSEL

Scott Gryder

PRESIDENT OF COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SENIOR COUNSEL

Dan Fowler

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Alex Grundhoffer

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Alex Grundhoffer brings more than 30 years of...

Deb Paoli

EVP OF COMMERCIAL SERVICES & COMMERCIAL UNDERWRITING MANAGER

With more than 30 years of experience in the commercial...

Joe Angelino

EVP OF FINANCE

Joe Angelino is Executive Vice President of Finance, bringing more...

Allison Rabin

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Allison Rabin serves as Chief Operating Officer and joined the...

Evelyn Vela

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Voula Giafis

ESCROW PRESIDENT

With more than 30 years of experience in the title...

Colleen Quirk

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER & SENIOR COUNSEL

Scott Gryder

PRESIDENT OF COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SENIOR COUNSEL

Dan Fowler

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Alex Grundhoffer

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Alex Grundhoffer brings more than 30 years of experience in the title industry, with a background spanning operations, technology, sales, and executive leadership. Since entering the industry in...

Deb Paoli

EVP OF COMMERCIAL SERVICES & COMMERCIAL UNDERWRITING MANAGER

With more than 30 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, Deb Paoli serves as Executive Vice President and Commercial Division Manager for Near North Title Group. She...

Joe Angelino

EVP OF FINANCE

Joe Angelino is Executive Vice President of Finance, bringing more than 30 years of accounting, finance, and leadership experience in the title and real estate industries. He joined the company...

Allison Rabin

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Allison Rabin serves as Chief Operating Officer and joined the company in 2021. Based in the Chicago office, she is a results-driven executive known for strengthening operations, driving organizational growth,...

Evelyn Vela

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Voula Giafis

ESCROW PRESIDENT

With more than 30 years of experience in the title insurance industry and an additional 15 years in banking, Voula brings a wealth of financial expertise, operational knowledge, and industry...

Colleen Quirk

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER & SENIOR COUNSEL

Scott Gryder

PRESIDENT OF COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SENIOR COUNSEL

Dan Fowler

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER