This is a very challenging time, and these are very difficult decisions for the company. It's all about aligning the work force with our business needs.

This is the first time a local company has been awarded this trophy.

Things are running very well inside the investment arm of the company, and now is the right time for me to pass the baton to a new generation of leadership and return to a broader agenda of personal interests.

It's going to be a heck of a surprise to my title insurance company.

Our current systems were certainly creaking under the load, and then we bought the new company, which was just going to break it. Something had to change.

Are there challenges? Absolutely. But in aggregate, this is a very strong and valuable company.