Ross W. Dorneman
Executive Vice President – Chief Administrative Officer
Ross has over 35 years of human resources experience. He is responsible for helping LandAmerica attract, develop and retain the talented employees needed to achieve our shared vision of being the premier provider of real estate transaction services. Ross joined LandAmerica in 2002 as EVP – Human Resources. He received his undergraduate degree with honors from George Washington University, where he also attended graduate school. Ross is a life member of WorldatWork (the former American Compensation Association) and a Vietnam veteran.
G. William Evans
Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer
Bill has served as LandAmerica CFO since 1999 and is responsible for the integrity of all financial information including the underlying strength of LandAmerica’s balance sheet. He is the primary spokesperson on all financial matters necessary to meet public financial reporting needs mandated by the SEC. In 2005, Bill assumed expanded responsibilities in working more closely with company operations in the areas of budgeting, business planning and performance, and improving profitability. Before assuming the role of CFO, he served as Executive Vice President – Information Technology and was previously the CFO for Lawyers Title. A Certified Public Accountant, Bill received his bachelor of science degree in business administration from Concord College in West Virginia.
Michelle H. Gluck
Executive Vice President – Chief Legal Officer
Michelle has more than 20 years of experience in the legal profession. As General Counsel, she contributes sound legal reasoning and practical insights into legal issues facing LandAmerica. As Corporate Secretary, she oversees the governance of our Board of Directors. Michelle joined LandAmerica in 2003 after serving Kmart Corporation as VP - Associate General Counsel & Assistant Secretary. She holds a juris doctor degree from the University of Michigan Law School and a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Michigan, where she graduated with honors.
Richard P. Gonzalez
Executive Vice President – Chief Information Officer
Rick directs technology activities and personnel to maximize the efficiency and security of the company's information and communication systems. Rick joined LandAmerica in 2005 as Senior Vice President - Chief Information Officer. Previously, he served as an Independent Senior IR Consultant for Credit Suisse First Boston and Exante Financial Services in Salt Lake City, Utah. Before that, he served as Senior Vice President - Operations and Technology for NASDAQ, the world's largest electronic, screen-based, equity securities market. Rick received his bachelor of arts degree in economics from Queens College, part of the City University of New York.
Melissa A. Hill
President – Residential Services
Melissa oversees our large network of residential branches across the United States, which offer services that include title, closing, and escrow, as well as home warranty and property inspections. Melissa, who joined LandAmerica in 2001, has more than 20 years of experience in the successful delivery of appraisal and settlement services. She was previously president of LandAmerica OneStop, and she has a bachelor’s degree in business from Ball State University.