Bill Cotter

Bill Cotter started in the family title agency business as a part-time and summer worker when he was 16, becoming the Managing Officer of the agency when his Dad died unexpectedly in June of 1964. Under Bill's direction the company grew to operate in seven states as an underwriter and another eight states as a title agency, employing over 175 people and grossing over $20,000,000 annually. In 1991, Bill founded 1031 CORP., which became a member of the TA family of companies. The holding company was sold to First American Corporation (FAF), a Fortune 300 company, in 2004. Bill remained the CEO of T.A. Holding Company, which controls the entire T.A. brand, including 1031 CORP., until January 2007.

In May of 2007, Bill returned to the title business with the purchase of majority interest in Title Alliance, Ltd., a company he formed in 1983 which was a subsidiary of T.A. Holdings. He serves as the company Chairman and advisor. Title Alliance operates 60 title agency offices serving 40 title agencies in nine states and grosses $30,000,000 annually. In 2010, Bill became a part owner of 1031 CORP., which provides qualified intermediary services for those wishing to defer gains on investments, including real estate.

He was a member of the Board of Directors of Alliance Bank from 1986 until it's sale in 2014 and is a long-time member of the Board of Directors of the J.M. Oliver HVAC Company. Bill is a member of Robin Hood Ventures, an angel investing group, since 2007.