Name: Chris Kallenbach
Title: President of New England Land Title Association
Company: CATIC
Location: 101 Corporate Place, Rocky Hill, CT
Place of birth and year: New Milford, CT 1967
Family: Wife - Jennifer, children - Emma Grace; Madeleine Ann
College: Georgetown U - BA American Govt. - JD - Tulane U
First job outside of Title Insurance: Practicing Attorney for Travelers Property Casualty Co.
First job in Title Insurance or allied field: CATIC - attorney
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: Work directly with the president and fellow officers to create services and products which bring value to our members.
Hobbies: Time with family
Favorite book: Too many to choose from. My "favorite" is usually whatever I am reading at the moment
Favorite movie: Anything with the name Steven Spielberg associated with it
Person you most emulate (outside of family): Motivational person, anyone who has taken the time to have a positive impact on someone else.
Key to success (one idea): Dedication - don't be afraid to ask for advice
If you were forced to choose another vocation what would it be?: Mystery guest for 5-star resorts and rate them.
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