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</v:background></xml><![endif]--><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'>Please see the message below, forwarded from Ashley Callahan, and the attachments.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><a name="_Hlk199257218"><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'>TO: WLTA Board of Directors<o:p></o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk199257218'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'>FROM: Ashley Callahan, WLTA President<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk199257218'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'>DATE: May 30, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk199257218'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'>RE: New Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk199257218'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk199257218'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'>As most of you may know by now, George Peters has decided to step down as Executive Director. At the Board and Annual meetings held May 19, 2025, a search committee was appointed to select a candidate for his replacement. The Committee was composed of JP Kissling, Bill Ronhaar and Gerry Guerin, with Jim Blair and Ashley Callahan.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'>Sean Holland has agreed to replace George as the Executive Director for the WLTA. Sean and George will be co-executive directors starting June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026. This year-long transition period will allow Sean to gain George’s expertise in this role. As of June 1, 2026, Sean Holland will be Executive Director and we will no longer have co-executive directors.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'>This message outlines the agreement between the search committee and Sean, which needs to be approved by the Board. (A ballot for that purpose is attached to this message.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'>Sean will work with George to learn the duties, responsibilities, procedures and tasks necessary to the position. After June 1, 2026, George will support and advise Sean as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'>George will continue with his current contract until May 31, 2026, which provides compensation of $4,000.00 per month. Note that George’s contract expires December 31, 2025, and will be renewed under the same terms for the period from January 1, 2026, though May 31, 2026. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'>Sean has agreed to a similar contract beginning June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026, which provides compensation of $1,000.00 per month, after which Sean’s contract will provide for compensation of $4,000.00 beginning June 1, 2026 (when George’s role concludes). Note that the Board reviews and renews its executive director contract on or about December 31, 2025. Sean’s contract will therefore be $1,000 per month from June 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, and will be renewed for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with compensation of $1,000.00 for the period of January 1, 2026, through May 31, 2026, and compensation of $4,000.00 for the period of June 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'>Additionally, Sean’s contract agrees to cover annual travel costs for Sean and his spouse to attend the ALTA One convention and ALTA Advocacy Summit beginning in 2026. Travel costs include registration, airfare, hotel, meals & car rental/taxis, mileage if appropriate, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'>Until May 31, 2026, Sean and George will identify as “Co-Executive Director” in correspondence. As necessary, correspondence and webpage information will reflect appropriate contact information for both of them. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'>Attached are:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=a><li class=MsoNormal style='color:windowtext;margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'>The draft contract for Sean Holland.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=2 type=a><li class=MsoNormal style='color:windowtext;margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'>A ballot for the Board. It has two components: (1) approve Sean Holland as the new Executive Director, and (2) approve the proposed contract terms through 2026 for both Sean and George.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'>Feel free to direct any questions to Ashley Callahan (425- 835-7404; <a href="mailto:acallahan@ortc.com">acallahan@ortc.com</a>).<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'>Please return the ballot to George (either by responding to this message, or at <a href="mailto:execdirector@washingtonlandtitle.com">execdirector@washingtonlandtitle.com</a>) with your vote. Thank you!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext'>George<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'>George Peters, WTP<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'>Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'>Washington Land Title Association<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext'><a href="https://washingtonlandtitle.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>https://washingtonlandtitle.com</span></a> </span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'>Mail: PO Box 328, Lynnwood, WA 98046<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'>Delivery: 6817 208<sup>th</sup> St SW, #328, Lynnwood, WA 98036<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'>206-437-5869 (Mobile)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'>206-260-4731 (Fax)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><a href="mailto:execdirector@wltaonline.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue'>execdirector@washingtonlandtitle.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'><img border=0 width=169 height=97 style='width:1.7583in;height:1.0083in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image002.jpg@01DBD170.9C293450" alt="WLTA Logo w-Ring Blue 1a"><img border=0 width=95 height=95 style='width:.9916in;height:.9916in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image003.jpg@01DBD170.9C293450"></span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext'>This is a confidential communication intended solely for the named recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please destroy it and call George Peters at 206-437-5869 immediately. Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>