"Mary spent her career in title insurance and built a reputation as an innovator, leader, and genuine trailblazer in the industry, a press release from Ardan stated. She was passionate about business building, which was exemplified by her success in growing a small regional title business into a national corporation that brought together cutting-edge technology, data analytics, and sound underwriting to help millions of people fulfill their dreams of homeownership."
"During her tenure, she created the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation, which provides charitable grants to local organizations. Mary was more than her career, the release stated. She was a warm and dynamic woman who lit up every room she entered. She never met a stranger, and everyone she met professionally became her friend. She thought of her colleagues as family and treated them that way."
"O'Donnell was a 2021 HousingWire Women of Influence award winner. Ardan has appointed Terry Wright as its interim CEO. The company said it is working on creating a permanent leadership plan. Wright founded Westcor with O'Donnell in 1993. O'Donnell is survived by husband, Kevin, her stepdaughter, Lauren McNichol, and her husband, Don, their son, Kilian, as well as Mary's siblings John Harding, Annie Keane, and Patt Hives."
Mary O'Donnell built a career in title insurance and earned a reputation as an innovator and leader. She grew a small regional title business into a national firm that combined technology, data analytics, and underwriting to help millions achieve homeownership. O'Donnell served as president of the American Land Title Association from 2019 to 2020 and created the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation to provide charitable grants. She was known for warmth, treating colleagues like family, and won a 2021 HousingWire Women of Influence award. Ardan named Terry Wright interim CEO while developing a permanent leadership plan. O'Donnell is survived by husband Kevin, stepdaughter Lauren McNichol and family, and siblings John Harding, Annie Keane, and Patt Hives.
Read at www.housingwire.com
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