About Elite Title Company

About Elite Title Company

Who We Are

Elite Title is a full service title company providing expert title & escrow services throughout the St. Louis Metro Area. We have nine locations to serve you, and offer mobile closings for your convenience. Elite Title is licensed to write title insurance policies in Missouri, Illinois and Colorado.

Our Founders

Daniel Klauber

Daniel Klauber serves as General Counsel, CEO, and co-founder of Elite Title Company, where he oversees legal and operational matters.

With over two decades of experience, Daniel has built and managed multiple companies, including Continental Title Company, growing it into a 30-office operation across two states. A licensed attorney in Missouri and Kansas, he specializes in real estate law, title insurance, and business development.

Daniel holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Colorado.

Bruce Bartlett

Bruce Bartlett is an accomplished attorney specializing in real estate law, civil litigation, and corporate transactional matters.

As a member of Elite Title Company and CEO and General Counsel for Integrity Title Solutions, Bruce brings decades of legal expertise in managing title company operations and client representation. His background includes leading roles at law firms and title companies, where he has handled complex litigation and business transactions.

Bruce earned his Juris Doctor from St. Louis University and a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering from the University of Missouri.

Jill Leath

Jill Leath brings over 35 years of experience in the title industry and is widely recognized as a leader in her field. Her career includes serving as the marketing director for several top title companies in the St. Louis area, where she played a key role in driving their success and securing their positions as market leaders. With extensive experience in team management and business development, Jill consistently demonstrates her ability to lead and grow successful businesses.

As a founder and key member at Elite Title, Jill’s deep expertise and commitment to excellence ensure that the company delivers top-tier service. She takes pride in leading a highly experienced team, dedicated to providing clients with the highest level of professionalism and support.

Jill attended the University of Kansas, where she majored in Marketing & Communications.

Knox Mailhes

Knox Mailhes is a seasoned PR and marketing executive with extensive experience in the title and real estate industries.

As Executive Vice President of Integrity Title Solutions and a founding member of Elite Title Company, Knox oversees marketing, branding, and client relationships. With a background that includes leadership roles at Integrity Land Title and MCI Communications, he brings a strong track record in driving business growth, managing teams, and executing successful marketing campaigns.

Knox holds a B.S. in Communications Management from Missouri State University and is an executive for Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.

Our History

Elite Title Company LLC (“Elite”) was built by four individual partners, Daniel Klauber, Bruce Bartlett, Jill Leath and Knox Mailhes. They came together after they saw there was a need for a locally based title company in the St. Louis Metropolitan area that offered the best title and escrow related services at a competitive price.

Elite was founded in 2021 with two offices, and each partner brought a unique skill set to the company. The strength of the ownership team at Elite is exceptional with over 100 years of title experience and more than 50 years of legal experience in the combined group. The experience, dedication and commitment of not just the ownership group but, each and every employee at Elite has allowed the company to flourish.

Today, the company has seven offices spread throughout the St. Louis region and in Boulder, Colorado. Elite is large enough to serve any needs someone may have for title and escrow services in and around St. Louis but it never has, and never will, change its stated goal of making each and every client feel like their transaction is the most important transaction the company is handling.

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Our involvement

We believe a strong local business should also be a strong community partner. Supporting meaningful organizations is one of the ways we stay connected to the communities that trust us every day.

Learn more about our charitable partners here.

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What Our Customers Say

Above and Beyond

The professionals at Elite Title are amazing. Especially love my closer, Kerri! As a mortgage loan officer, I work with Elite as much as possible and they always go above and beyond and take great care of me and my clients!

Carolyn Tamm, Lender

Amazing customer service, and we weren’t even Elite’s customer

I just wanted to reach out with praise for Jen Hope. She was NOT the closing agent that handled our closing, her office didn’t handle our closing, in fact, our side didn’t even close with Elite Title… There was a document in our papers that had Jen’s name on it. I reached out to her and I almost immediately had a response. I didn’t get just a response, she took action. She jumped in on a file that was not hers and got it done for us yesterday. She was professional and caring towards our situation. She could’ve easily told to me to leave her alone or not even responded, but she did. She went above and beyond for someone that wasn’t even her client. I can only imagine how she treats her actual clients, it has to be top notch. In today’s world where we seem to only hear about the negative or bad, I wanted to reach out with something good. Thank you for all of your help yesterday, Jen. We truly appreciate it.

Kate Garrison

Exciting and smooth closing

We used Elite in Festus, Mo. they were extremely kind, very easy to work with. Thanks for making signing on our new home exciting and smooth!
Kaylie Colnar

My go-to title company

One of the best if not the best! No problems. Efficient. Flexible on time. Professional and friendly staff always go above and beyond. That’s why I close multiple properties here.

Brian Berkaw

Outstanding

Staff at this place is outstanding and explain to you in detail what is going on.

Melanie Bordeaux

Quick, efficient, and informative

Closing on our home was quick, efficient, and informative.

Tania Rascia

Very ethical

They behaved very ethically. Found problems with the title work and let me know right away.

Mary Vann, Realtor

All great experiences

Nothing but great experiences with this title company

Torie Lynne Lumsden Null

Always a pleasure

It’s always a pleasure to see my friends at Elite title.

Lynne Hart

Kind and courteous

Very helpful and courteous staff. They answered all of our questions.

Brian Fish

The BEST Experience

I just wanted to say how impressed my husband and I were with your team. We came to sign papers for a refinance, and let me just say, “wow!” That was the BEST experience we have had with signing mortgage papers. We came a few minutes early and you guys were ready and had everything prepared. We were super tired and worn out from an extremely busy day, but your team was very welcoming right from the start. The last two times we have signed mortgage papers, we had to wait for the other title company for over an hour just to get our papers together. Your people were very well organized, explained things clearly, and your front desk even got a juice box for Lucy. We were in and out fast. Loved it! Kerri was the one that worked with us directly on signing the papers. She was awesome! Thank you again for your hard work! We appreciate you guys.

Allison M.

A Great Partner

I wanted to take just a minute to call out the work your team continues to do for me with every transaction I have. The work Kerri does and her partnership with me, my agent, buyers/sellers, etc…is awesome. I consider her a great partner and advisor. I wouldn’t go anywhere else with my business. I have to recognize Heather as well. Again, great work, great partnership and very efficient in her part of the deal. I love working with your whole team and I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate them.

Jim B.

Thank you!

Thank you SO much for everything you do. I can’t imagine doing this job without you!

Natalie H.

Creative and Responsive Service

Thank you all so very much. And as I’ve said before, we will never use any other title company. Y’all are the best. Thank you for being creative and responsive and sticking with us.

Susannah L.

All-Stars!

Thank you so much! You’re all-stars 100%!

Colin L.

Wonderful to work with!

Thank you so much for all of your hard work. You and your team were wonderful to work with and we appreciate your flexibility during this transaction.

Kelly S.

What Our Customers Say

Above and Beyond

The professionals at Elite Title are amazing. Especially love my closer, Kerri! As a mortgage loan officer, I work with Elite as much as possible and they always go above and beyond and take great care of me and my clients!

Carolyn Tamm, Lender

Thank you!

Thank you SO much for everything you do. I can’t imagine doing this job without you!

Natalie H.

Wonderful to work with!

Thank you so much for all of your hard work. You and your team were wonderful to work with and we appreciate your flexibility during this transaction.

Kelly S.

Creative and Responsive Service

Thank you all so very much. And as I’ve said before, we will never use any other title company. Y’all are the best. Thank you for being creative and responsive and sticking with us.

Susannah L.

My go-to title company

One of the best if not the best! No problems. Efficient. Flexible on time. Professional and friendly staff always go above and beyond. That’s why I close multiple properties here.

Brian Berkaw

Kind and courteous

Very helpful and courteous staff. They answered all of our questions.

Brian Fish

The BEST Experience

I just wanted to say how impressed my husband and I were with your team. We came to sign papers for a refinance, and let me just say, “wow!” That was the BEST experience we have had with signing mortgage papers. We came a few minutes early and you guys were ready and had everything prepared. We were super tired and worn out from an extremely busy day, but your team was very welcoming right from the start. The last two times we have signed mortgage papers, we had to wait for the other title company for over an hour just to get our papers together. Your people were very well organized, explained things clearly, and your front desk even got a juice box for Lucy. We were in and out fast. Loved it! Kerri was the one that worked with us directly on signing the papers. She was awesome! Thank you again for your hard work! We appreciate you guys.

Allison M.

Outstanding

Staff at this place is outstanding and explain to you in detail what is going on.

Melanie Bordeaux

Exciting and smooth closing

We used Elite in Festus, Mo. they were extremely kind, very easy to work with. Thanks for making signing on our new home exciting and smooth!
Kaylie Colnar

Amazing customer service, and we weren’t even Elite’s customer

I just wanted to reach out with praise for Jen Hope. She was NOT the closing agent that handled our closing, her office didn’t handle our closing, in fact, our side didn’t even close with Elite Title… There was a document in our papers that had Jen’s name on it. I reached out to her and I almost immediately had a response. I didn’t get just a response, she took action. She jumped in on a file that was not hers and got it done for us yesterday. She was professional and caring towards our situation. She could’ve easily told to me to leave her alone or not even responded, but she did. She went above and beyond for someone that wasn’t even her client. I can only imagine how she treats her actual clients, it has to be top notch. In today’s world where we seem to only hear about the negative or bad, I wanted to reach out with something good. Thank you for all of your help yesterday, Jen. We truly appreciate it.

Kate Garrison

All great experiences

Nothing but great experiences with this title company

Torie Lynne Lumsden Null

Always a pleasure

It’s always a pleasure to see my friends at Elite title.

Lynne Hart

Quick, efficient, and informative

Closing on our home was quick, efficient, and informative.

Tania Rascia

All-Stars!

Thank you so much! You’re all-stars 100%!

Colin L.

A Great Partner

I wanted to take just a minute to call out the work your team continues to do for me with every transaction I have. The work Kerri does and her partnership with me, my agent, buyers/sellers, etc…is awesome. I consider her a great partner and advisor. I wouldn’t go anywhere else with my business. I have to recognize Heather as well. Again, great work, great partnership and very efficient in her part of the deal. I love working with your whole team and I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate them.

Jim B.

Very ethical

They behaved very ethically. Found problems with the title work and let me know right away.

Mary Vann, Realtor

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