FOUNDER

Marivel Fortenberry, Founder of Native Roots Title, has been an agency owner and member of Leadership Teams in Title for more than 16 years. Native Roots Title is the culmination of knowledge and best practices from these roles and teams across Texas.

Ms. Fortenberry’s experience in leadership and practical know-how comes from owning and operating a title company, a property management company, and managing a real estate law firm. She has worked in various roles in the title industry, including operations, management, and as a senior escrow officer in residential and commercial transactions. In this capacity, she has successfully led major initiatives in day-to-day oversight in office management ad the implementation of compliance protocols with the Texas Department of Insurance’s policies and procedures standards.

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GENERAL COUNSEL

Ezekiel “Zeke” Dumke IV joined Native Roots Title as General Counsel with a career marked by success in leading strategic and tactical legal initiatives. Well-versed in serving as key advisor to C-Suite executives and providing legal guidance to execute on the company’s vision, goals, and growth plans, Zeke is enthusiastic to work with the Native Roots TItle leadership.

Having relocated to Austin in 2015 to lead a mortgage-backed impact investment strategy, Zeke and his three children have made Austin home. His career in law has included IP litigation, investment banking, venture capital, and developing and managing commercial real estate through the Intermountain West.

ESCROW COORDINATIOR

From a young age, Hailey has assisted and participated in the operational logistics of owning a title company. Her seamless coordination will differentiate your closing experience from the rest.