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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

Deb Paoli

EVP OF COMMERCIAL SERVICES & COMMERCIAL UNDERWRITING MANAGER

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...

Kathy Boren

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Kathy Boren is a 40-year plus veteran of the title...

Evelyn Vela

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Voula Giafis

ESCROW PRESIDENT

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

Deb Paoli

EVP OF COMMERCIAL SERVICES & COMMERCIAL UNDERWRITING MANAGER

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...

Kathy Boren

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Kathy Boren is a 40-year plus veteran of the title...

Evelyn Vela

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Voula Giafis

ESCROW PRESIDENT

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

Deb Paoli

EVP OF COMMERCIAL SERVICES & COMMERCIAL UNDERWRITING MANAGER

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,...

Kathy Boren

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Kathy Boren is a 40-year plus veteran of the title industry, embarking on her title insurance career as a summer intern immediately after graduating from Purdue University. She started as...

Evelyn Vela

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Voula Giafis

ESCROW PRESIDENT

Colleen Quirk

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER & SENIOR COUNSEL

Scott Gryder

PRESIDENT OF COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SENIOR COUNSEL

Dan Fowler

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER