How we’re different
The ‘yes’ closing company
We always do the right thing for our clients: accommodating a variety of signing locations, resolving issues quickly, scouring over every detail and saying “Yes” when others are far too quick to say “No.” It means consistent, proactive communication and delivering an efficient, problem-free closing experience that is second to none.
We are a ‘yes’ company.
We’re experts who always find a way to help. “No” isn’t in our vocabulary, meaning we’re dedicated to speedy, effective solutions that help you close faster and easier.
Communication is our most important product.
Transparency and positivity are essential to effortlessly guiding our clients through the closing process.
We always do the right thing and assume positive intent.
Our clients trust our employees to act with their best interests in mind, navigating each step of the title process with integrity.
We vigorously protect our culture.
We’re welcoming. Friendly. Fun. And experienced. And we work to maintain our warm, caring, intuitive approach in each interaction.
Our founders
Sun Title was founded almost twenty years ago after best friends, attorneys and real estate investors Tom Cronkright and Lawrence Duthler were involved in an awful closing experience for a commercial property they were purchasing.
Errors in the documents, a less-than-friendly closer and an overall lackluster experience forced
them to ask a simple but powerful question: How can we make real estate closings better?
That simple question continues to drive Tom and Lawrence to this day, and after nearly two decades they are still finding ways to make buying and selling real estate more transparent and understandable for all parties involved. The title professionals at Sun Title believe that great closings begin with living the company’s core values and mission daily: To empower our team and our clients to achieve their best, making every interaction exceptional.
That simple question continues to drive Tom and Lawrence to this day, and after nearly two decades they are still finding ways to make buying and selling real estate more transparent and understandable for all parties involved. The title professionals at Sun Title believe that great closings begin with living the company’s core values and mission daily: To empower our team and our clients to achieve their best, making every interaction exceptional.
How it all started
Our team
Our title team comes from diverse backgrounds in real estate, law and finance, bringing decades of knowledge to the table. This rich tapestry of experience ensures that no matter the complexity of the transaction, we have the expertise to handle it.
Lawrence Duthler
President
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Tom Cronkright
CEO
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Karl Albrecht
Commercial Title Officer
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Michelle Barker
Branch Manager
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Big Rapids
Teresa Brooks
Branch Manager
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Grandville
Elizabeth Carr
Account Executive
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Kim Cook
Commercial Department Manager
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Deanna Dargis
Account Executive
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Cindy Hewitt
Commercial Title Examiner
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April Holm
Commercial Market Manager
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Kalamazoo
Terry Koch
Escrow Officer
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Stacy Labadie
Branch Manager
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Ionia
Ana Martinez
Office Coordinator
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Grandville
Tami McGillen
Commercial Escrow Officer
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Daneli Munoz
Escrow Processor
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Leonard
Denise Nowak
Account Executive
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Maggie O’Rourke
Branch Manager
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Cascade
Hayden Pattock
Commercial Office Coordinator/ Post Closing Specialist
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TJ Pontarelli
Commercial Escrow Manager
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Laurie Reed
Commercial Escrow Officer
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Maribelle Reyes
Branch Manager
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Plainfield
Teresa Salas
Escrow Officer
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Grandville
Alfredo Sierra
Account Executive
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Manny Vazquez-Ramos
Office Coordinator
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Plainfield
Craig Wandrie
Senior Commercial Escrow Officer
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Wendy Watson
Branch Manager
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Rockford
Kyle Wilson
Commercial Escrow Officer
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Our partners
Microsoft Azure gives users the ability to create their own, service-specific apps and house them securely in the cloud.
From the founders of Sun Title, CertifID is simple, secure method for buyers and sellers to share banking information for funds transfer.
Earnest is a digital payment platform that offers completely digital transfers for real estate transactions.
From the founders of Sun Title, Sun Title One is a net sheet and closing cost app platform offering buyers’ estimates, calculators and more.
SoftPro allows title companies to offer digital and hybrid e-closings on one platform.
Secure online platform DocuSign provides e-signing, electronic notarization and more via multi-platform delivery.
The eRecording Partners Network offers cutting-edge electronic document recording for submitters and receivers.
Our underwriters
In our commercial transactions, we support the businesses that fuel local economies. As part of this mission to contribute to communities and help them thrive, our staff also participates in a variety of volunteer efforts, while the company itself supports the work of local nonprofits.
Rooted in community
Support
Hand2Hand supports school-aged children by providing free meals for families throughout the community on weekends and extended school breaks. Our employees and clients regularly volunteer to pack meals as a team.
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Education
Educating the public and other real estate professionals about the complexities of real estate and titles has always been a passion for our founders, who started Sun Title with the goal of improving the customer experience. Lawrence Duthler and Tom Cronkright regularly speak at regional and national conferences about pressing industry issues, such as identity fraud.
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Youth
Our youth are tomorrow’s leaders, and unique after-school programs help them thrive. Sun Title supports the local professional women’s basketball team, The Elite Stars, by regularly offering their on-site athletic facilities for youth basketball clinics.
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