Our Team
MEET Our Team
RYAN C. SHROUDER, ESQ.
PRESIDENT / ATTORNEY
Ryan Shrouder is the President of Cooperative Title Agency. As an attorney, his practice focuses primarily on civil litigation and real estate law.
Mr. Shrouder graduated from Florida State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He attended Nova Southeastern University College of Law on scholarship, where he graduated cum laude (with honors) with his Juris Doctor degree.
Mr. Shrouder is admitted to practice in the state of Florida, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. His real estate clientele includes lenders, real estate investors, corporations and real estate trade organizations. Outside of practicing law, Ryan is highly involved in the community and currently serves as a City Commissioner for the City of Cooper City.
Ryan and his wife, Dr. Samantha Shrouder, M.D., reside in Cooper City with their three children, Madison, Mason and Jackson.
Education
• Florida State University (B.S., 2011)
• Nova Southeastern University (J.D., cum laude, 2014)
Email: ryan@cooptitle.com
Phone: (954) 392-9994
STACY G. MAGER, ESQ.
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT / ATTORNEY
Stacy G. Mager has been practicing real estate law for over two decades. She received her juris doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law, graduating cum laude (with honors) in 2001. Her extensive experience as a real estate attorney includes having conducted thousands of residential and commercial closings. Stacy is licensed to practice law throughout the state of Florida.
Prior to law school, Stacy attended the University of Florida on a full tennis scholarship where she was a member of the 1992 NCAA Division 1 National Championship team. Later, Stacy transferred to Rollins College, where she was the NCAA Division II National Singles Champion.
While maintaining the number one ranking in the country, Stacy excelled academically, graduating Summa Cum Laude (with high honors) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a minor in communications.
Stacy is passionate about helping others, especially children with developmental disabilities and is currently a member of the Board of Trustees for JAFCO Ability Center. She resides in Weston with her daughter and husband.
Education
• Rollins College (B.S., summa cum laude, 1995)
• University of Miami (J.D., cum laude, 2001)
Email: stacy@cooptitle.com
Phone: (954) 392-9994
LARRY A. KARNS, ESQ.
ATTORNEY
Larry Karns graduated from Ohio State University in 1971, summa cum laude (with high honors), with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He continued on to attend Law School at Ohio State University, graduating Order of the Coif (top ten percent in his class) in 1974. As an attorney, he has been practicing for over 45 years, with extensive experience in commercial litigation. Larry is admitted to practice in the state of Florida, the Florida Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Throughout his career, Larry has held various positions serving as City Attorney, Assistant City Attorney, City Prosecutor, Police Legal Advisor, Pension Board Chairman and Code Enforcement Legal Advisor for the cities of Lake Worth, Plantation and Wilton Manors.
Larry is well versed in contract litigation, real estate litigation, construction litigation, and municipal code enforcement violations. In his more-than-four decades of practice, he has substantial trial and appellate experience, and has handled appeals before nearly every state appellate court, the Florida Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Education
• Ohio State University (B.A., Summa Cum Laude, 1971)
• Ohio State University (J.D., top ten percent, 1974)
Email: larry@cooptitle.com
Phone: (954) 392-9994
Richard laufenberg
licensed title agent
Richard Laufenberg is a highly experienced Florida licensed title insurance agent who has been serving the real estate industry for over 10 years. He specializes in complex real estate transactions, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table.
Richard has built a reputation in the wholesale and investor industries for his ability to examine, underwrite, and clear title issues for the most intricate and complicated real estate transactions.
Throughout his career, Richard has remained committed to staying current on the latest title examination methods in the title insurance industry. He has a deep understanding of national title insurance standards and regulations and uses this knowledge to provide his clients with the best possible resolution.
Education
• Florida Atlantic University (B.A.)
Email: richard@cooptitle.com
Phone: (954) 392-9994
GARY H. LAUFENBERG
CLOSER
Gary H. Laufenberg is a closer at Cooperative Title. He has been in the real estate industry since 1984 and the title insurance industry since 1992. Gary previously managed the largest privately-owned title company in the State of Florida, and he has extensive clientele throughout the South Florida area. Gary is often referred to as “one of the best closers in the industry,” which is attributed to his unrelenting customer service, unparalleled organizational skills, and his thoroughness. Outside of work, Gary is highly involved in the community, serves on several Association Boards, and has held multiple civic appointments, including Municipal Planning & Zoning Boards, Municipal Recreation Boards, and Optimist Sports Commissioner.
A graduate of Nova High School, and life long Broward resident, Gary currently resides in Cooper City with his wife.
Email: gary@cooptitle.com
Phone: (954) 392-9994 Ext. 307
AARON SCHNEIDER
CLOser
Aaron Schneider is a closer at Cooperative Title assigned to our investor department. He processes files and provides customer support throughout the closing. A local, born and raised in South Florida, Aaron is passionate about helping others and has a long history of providing a customer-service driven experience. Aaron graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management.
Education
• Florida Atlantic University (B.S., 2012)
Email: aaron@cooptitle.com
Phone: (954) 616-8932
LILY HUELLER
CLOSING COORDINATOR
Lily Hueller is a closing coordinator at Cooperative Title. Originally from Puerto Rico, she graduated from the University of Puerto Rico with a bachelor’s degree in office management, and previously served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Lily and her husband, Captain Robert Hueller, USCG, reside in Davie with their two daughters, Sofia and Emilia.
Education
• University of Puerto Rico (B.S., 1997)
Email: lily@cooptitle.com
Phone: (954) 392-9994
SHANNETT GRANT
CLOSING COORDINATOR
Education
• Florida Atlantic University (B.S., 2012)
Email: shannett@cooptitle.com
Phone: (954) 884-5026
CHRIS MEADOWS
POST-CLOSING DEPARTMENT
Chris Meadows manages and runs Cooperative Title’s post-closing department. She has been in the title insurance industry since 1992, has previously held a Florida Title Agent License, and managed her own title insurance agency. In Chris’s own words, she “accurately stacks mortgage loan files after closing for shipment to lenders, possesses the ability to use company equipment in assigned area (phones, copiers, fax, etc.), and is proficient in sarcasm.”
Chris resides in Pembroke Pines with her (four-legged) child, Tiki.
Email: chris@cooptitle.com
Phone: (954) 306-2140
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