Mother Lode Holding Company

04/06/2026

Join us in celebrating a major milestone—30 years with PTC/MLHC for our President, Darrick Blatnick!

30 years in—and still soaring ✈️

Darrick’s journey from Placer Title Company’s customer service team to President of Mother Lode Holding Company is a testament to his dedication, heart for people, and commitment to excellence.

Known for being a great listener and a strong supporter of those around him, Darrick leads with authenticity and care—qualities that have made a lasting impact across our organization.

Thank you for 30 amazing years, Darrick. Your leadership truly makes a difference!

03/01/2026

Lights. 📸 Camera. 🎥 Action 🤩

Sharing some fun snaps from our annual company kickoff. Thank you again to all for an epic showdown of team spirit 🥳

10/17/2025

We’re celebrating a proud moment for our team! 🎉

Lisa Steele, our incredible CEO, was featured on the cover of the CloseSimple Growth & Scale Report at the ALTA ONE American Land Title Association conference last week 🤩

She represented our industry with passion, insight, and the kind of leadership that inspires us all.

Join us in congratulating Lisa for this well-deserved recognition! 👏

Catch up on the issue here: https://gsr.closesimple.com/growth-scale-report-issue-6/

09/09/2025

The Mother Lode Holding Family joins our industry in mourning the loss of an industry pioneer. Our MLHC family was fortunate to know Mary O’Donnell. She was a great partner in business, and icon in the industry but most importantly a great human.

“I am deeply saddened to hear of Mary’s passing; I had the privilege of knowing her for over 20 years. She was a pioneer for women in the title industry blazing a trail while serving many other women as a mentor and example of excellence. Her leadership and vision helped shape this industry and took Westcor from just a dream to the company it is today. Mary’s brilliant mind, quick wit, kindness, and great sense of humor will be dearly missed! Our hearts and condolences go out to her family and colleagues at Westcor. Mary led her team with heart and empowerment, and her legacy will live on. She will be dearly missed as a friend and a champion of the title industry.” ~ Lisa Steele, CEO, Mother Lode Holding Company

Mary’s legacy will continue to inspire all of us in the industry.

08/13/2025

Exciting Leadership News! We are proud to announce that Lisa Steele has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer here at Mother Lode Holding Company. Please join us in congratulating her as she leads us into an exciting new chapter!

👉 Swipe to read the full announcement with a special message from Lisa.

05/06/2025

We are heartbroken to share the news of the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Wayne Stanley, President and CEO of Bowe Digital. Wayne was a source of light and laughter to us all; his spirit and smile were infectious, and it was a privilege to have known and worked with him. He will be deeply missed.

From our COO Lisa Steele:

“Wayne was a great friend and partner of MLHC, from his contributions at kickoff, his partnership with us through his company, Bowe Digital and for being such a great personal friend for the last 12 years. Wayne was one of a kind. Full of life, his absence will leave a hole that touches deep and wide. He will be missed but never forgotten. His light shone bright.”

03/08/2025

Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of women around the world and recognize the strength, talent, and leadership of all the amazing women here at Mother Lode Holding Company. Your dedication, innovation, and hard work inspire us every day, and we are proud to have such a diverse and dynamic team. Let’s continue to support, uplift, and empower one another, not just today, but every day. Thank you for all that you do!

03/04/2025

Here at Mother Lode, we’re all about energy, innovation, and collaboration. We believe a great vibe fuels creativity and drives success. Every day is an opportunity to grow, learn, and make an impact. Our culture is where passion meets purpose, and everyone’s voice is heard. You can see it in our peeps…the vibe is alive in 2025 and it’s m***a good thing!
***alode

01/24/2025

Mother Lode Holding Company, is rockin’ and rollin’ again with our annual kickoff on February 20-23! 🥳 It’s the party of the year where we celebrate our incredible teams from across our family of companies. Hear from our very own peeps what makes our kickoff so special. 🥰😎🤩

Together, we are feelin' the vibe in 2025!

06/14/2024

🎉 We are thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter for our company!

We warmly welcome Wisconsin Title & Closing Services to our family. 🤝✨

Wisconsin Title & Closing Services has operated in the Wisconsin market for 75 years. The company was founded by William Hoyer and has been family run for 75 years.

Join us in celebrating this fantastic news and stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting adventure together!

05/14/2024

We're thrilled to announce that our amazing COO Lisa Steele will be speaking at in Naples, FL this year! Join Lisa May 21-23 as she shares her knowledge and experience in the title & escrow industry among friends, co-workers, and potential partners in business! ❤🏡 You can learn more and join in on the fun here: bit.ly/3VaPnxF

03/08/2024

Love seeing our awesome COO Lisa Steele representing women in title! Happy International Women's Day—it's an honor to celebrate the wonderful women in our company, our industry, and our world. 💪❤🏡

💙 ALTA is celebrating !
👀 to our three female board governors for their dedication: Deborah S. Bailey Esq., Tara Smith and Lisa M. Steele.
💡 All of ALTA's Board Governors are volunteers who give of their time to ensure ALTA best represents the title industry's interests.