Hal is a rare operator who is both fiercely competitive in business and genuinely empathetic in his relationships, and that combination so perfectly aligns with our values as a company that is growing. With his leadership and deep relationships across the residential ecosystem, Hal is a key player in our mission to capture meaningful market share in 2026.
When TRI Pointe went public in 2013, it did so in a fragile but clarifying environment. The housing market had stabilized, but confidence had not yet returned. Capital was available, but cautious. Land discipline was gospel. Leverage was something to be earned carefully. TRI Pointe's IPO told the market something important: disciplined operators with fresh balance sheets and strong sponsorship could scale again.
I said, Hey, I really want to go and enjoy my life and retire,' McLaughlin told The Real Deal, saying a deal was worked out to stay on in an advisory role. I know a lot of CEOs around the country. I can generally pick up the phone with any one of them and have a conversation and so that's what I'm going to do. How long will I do it? I'd say at least a year.
Tara brings a powerful combination of industry expertise, strategic vision, and customer focus, Sally Tyler, the president of First American Title, said in a statement. She's ideally suited to drive strategic growth planning across the enterprise and accelerate our multi-brand strategy. Smith is not a newcomer to First American, having joined the firm in 2024, serving as a direct title group executive. Prior to this, she served as group president at Stewart Title, leading its title agency group.
Many strategic plans collect dust, typically failing at the stage of implementation. That's often the case because of lack of buy-in by various stakeholders.
While many midsize firms feel pressure to merge to achieve aspirational growth, to enhance stability, or to meet the demands of a rapidly increased cost structure, we firmly believe that independent firms serving the middle market and firms that adopt clear, client-centric strategies remain highly competitive. Our structure gives clients direct access to hands-on, seasoned partners, lower lawyer leverage, competitive rates, and a more predictable legal spend.