Announces Expansion Strategy for Arizona

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact Information
Gail Keith
602-799-0662
gailk@gailkeithmarketing.com

North American Title Company

August 17, 2006, Phoenix, AZ - Terry Hastings, Senior Vice President - Arizona Division Manager of North American Title Company (NATC), announced they have successfully recruited Tricia Potter-Powell, a 22 year veteran in the title industry and member of the Financial Women International Hall of Fame, as their new Vice President, Escrow Operations Manager.

Tricia's reputation is impeccable and her industry knowledge is unmatched. Tricia is known for her ability to raise the bar in service and performance standards in the industry. Tricia's talents are in high demand and we are honored to have her lead North American Title's escrow expansion in Arizona,states Hastings.

North American Title specializes in resale, builder and commercial services. In 2005, the Arizona Operations ranked 3^rd among all 47 divisions of North American Title nationwide for earnings retention.

Powell states the goal is for every staff member, regardless of their position with the company, is to wholeheartedly embrace the company's new vision. This vision is then carried out on a day-to-day basis by all associates providing seamless service and impenetrable efficiency.

For companies that support the real estate industry, the only way to differentiate, is through service.The environment we are creating will explode with professionals who are passionate, driven and dedicated to service levels that are unprecedented in the industry. That is exactly why I accepted this position with North American Title Company over other offers. I am excited to be part of a team that is expanding when current market conditions would normally dictate staff reductions and possible branch closures.This comment is from Powell, who was an instructor for the Arizona School of Real Estate and Business and a nominee for the prestigious Athena Award.

Under the leadership of Powell, NATC is moving away from traditional organizational success paths.Powell has already formulated a strategy for new positions to fuel morale and provide new and diversified opportunities for associates.This will be the foundation for the growth initiatives of the company.

North American Title Group Family of Companies is among America's largest title companies and is owned by a Fortune200 Company. North American Title's Arizona Headquarters is located at 3200 E. Camelback Road, Suite 150 Phoenix, Arizona 85018.

Additional Contact Information

Tricia Powell
Vice President,
Escrow Operations Manager
602-280-7501

tpowell@nat.com