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Beth (Fermann) Fowler (’95)

Beth Fowler serves as Executive Vice President of Stewart Title and President of Stewart Lender Services, where she oversees the company’s National Title and Real Estate Solutions divisions. In this role, she leads the delivery of services, technology, and solutions that support lenders, servicers, investors, and institutional customers across the real estate and mortgage industries.

Since joining Stewart in 2014 following its acquisition of LandSafe Services from Bank of America, Beth has played a significant role in the company’s growth and diversification strategy. She has helped expand Stewart’s national title platform, strengthen its Real Estate Solutions portfolio through strategic acquisitions, and advance integrated offerings that support clients throughout the mortgage lifecycle. Her leadership has contributed to Stewart’s evolution as a leading provider of centralized title, valuation, credit, property preservation, and other mortgage-related services.
Prior to joining Stewart, Beth spent more than 20 years with Bank of America and its predecessor institutions, beginning her career with Boatmen’s Bank and continuing through acquisitions by NationsBank and Bank of America.

Beth has focused her career on building high-performing teams and driving solutions that improve efficiency, simplify processes, and create value. She is known for leading with accessibility, accountability, and curiosity, fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and results.

A recognized leader in the housing and mortgage industries, Beth has been named a HousingWire Woman of Influence and shares her experience through industry panels focused on women’s leadership and real estate industry trends. She also serves on the board of the Patricia Hart Society, supporting early literacy initiatives through the United Way of Greater Nashville.

Beth graduated from Parkway Central High School in Chesterfield, MO and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in economics from À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. While at Truman, she was active in Delta Sigma Pi, serving in leadership roles, and was recognized as the Outstanding Student in Business Administration-Management for her graduating class. Beth credits Truman with helping develop the intellectual curiosity, leadership skills, and strong foundation in business that have guided her throughout her career.

Recipients of the Alumni of the Year Award

2025: Ryan Brennan (’95)
2024: Dawn (Wellington) Tartaglione (’90)
2023: Susan Plassmeyer (’86)
2022: Richard (’70) & Kathleen (Gilbert) Theriault (’71)
2021: Bill “Woody” Woodall (’79)
2019: Terry (’68) & Faye (’68) Whitworth
2018: Dick Erzen (’49) & Edie (Ford) Erzen (’49)
2017:  Kenneth “Ken” Rickli (’65)
2016:  Daniel “Dan” Shepherd (’79) & Janet “Jan” (Kreimeyer) Shepherd (’76)
2015:  Steve Justice (’70, ’81)
2014:  Mike McClaskey (’85) & Janet (Yearns) McClaskey (’84)
2013:  Mary (Rhodes) Russell (’80)
2012:  Jack Magruder (’57) & Sue (Brimer) Magruder (’55, ’77)
2011:   Steve Rose (’69)
2010:  Larry Quisenberry (’66, ’75) & Sharron (Bailey) Quisenberry (’66)
2009:  Greg A. Gerhardt (’79)
2008:  Lanny Morley (’62, ’64) & Beth (Fisher) Morley (’63)
2007:  Randa Rawlins (’79)
2006:  Guy Burton (’53, ’55) & Betty (McKanna) Burton
2005:  Eugene Croarkin Sr. (’49, ’52)
2004:  Dwain Horn (’50)
2003:  Calvin Roebuck (’57)
2002:  Linda Miller (’70)
2001:  Dean Rosebery (’41) & Amy (Ayres) Rosebery (’43)
2000:  Carole Kennedy (’72)
1999:  Chuck Foudree (’66)
1998:  B.D. “Bud” Hunter (’50)
1997:  Joseph Hasenstab (’60)
1996:  Steve Gaw (’78) & Fannie (Bowdish) Gaw (’84)
1995:  James C.C. Chen (’86)
1994:  Ruth Warner Towne (’39)
1993:  Frederick “Fritz” Lauer (’50)
1992:  Ray Bentele (’60) & Mary (Cox) Bentele (’60)
1991:  Larry Moore (’67)