Joseph Maressa, Jr., Esq. - President

Joe Maressa, Jr., joined Title America in January of 1983.  He is a graduate of the prestigious Peddie School in Hightstown, New Jersey and Rowan University, where he achieved academic honors.  Mr Maressa Jr., rose through the ranks at Title America and was named President of the corporation in 1995. Mr. Maressa, Jr., continually sought to expand products and services at Title America and has attracted various regional and national realtors and builders as clients.  With the desire to address the complex legal issues often dealt with by title companies, he entered the evening division of the Widner University School of Law.  He was selected as a member of the Harrington House of Phi Delta Phi, the International Legal Honors Fraternity, and was admitted to the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Bar in 1992, as well as the U.S. District Court of New Jersey.

Over the past twenty years, Mr. Maressa, Jr., has been involved with the design, approval and development of many major residential and commercial projects.  He is a member of the Camden County and New Jersey Bar Associations, the Trail Lawyers Association of America, the Camden, Gloucester and Salem County Board of Realtors, the Builders League of South Jersey and the Atco Lions Club.   He proudly serves as a member of the Camden Diocese’s Real Estate Review Committee and was appointed, by Governor James McGreevey and acting Governor Richard Cody, to the Board of Directors of the South Jersey Port Corporation. 

Mr. Maressa, Jr., has been married since 1989 to his wife, Linda.  They have two children, Josephine and Joseph III, where they reside in Waterford Works, New Jersey. 

Ruthann Arnold - Vice President

Ruthann Arnold, a life long resident of Camden County, started her career as a bank teller at Atco National Bank in the early 1970’s.  During her tenure, she became acquainted with various banking procedures and policies and quickly ascended into a management position.  In 1974, she was recruited by her uncle, State Senator Joseph A. Maressa, to assist in the organization and operation of his Senate office located in Gloucester Township.  Ms. Arnold worked closely with the constituents and played an integral role as a legislative liaison.  It was evident Ruthann had a knack for organization and implementation and had developed a political and business network in Camden, Gloucester and Burlington Counties. 

Recognizing Ruthann’s people skills and business acumen, Senator Maressa enlisted her to take the reins of Lower County Realty Abstract, a company he started in 1971.  At Lower County, Ruthann learned all facets of the business from the reception desk to examining title reports to conducting complex commercial and residential transactions.  In 1986, given the tremendous expansion of product, services and market share, Lower County Realty Abstract changed their name to Title America Agency Corp. 

Ruthann has earned the respect of her peers and her talent is well recognized throughout the industry.  Numerous national and local builders, Attorneys and Realtors consider her as their “go to” person and rely on her expertise on a daily basis. 

Richard J. Croft, CPA 

Rich Croft, a certified public accountant, joined the staff of Title America in 1998 as Chief Financial Officer.  Mr. Croft’s background reflects 30 years experience in the financial services arena for large real estate development firms in the South Jersey marketplace.

Rich plays a crucial role in Title America’s operations.  He is responsible for the accounting department and fiscal reporting.  Rich also works with Title America’s stable of national and regional builders preparing and analyzing their DCA deposit reports.  In addition, Mr. Croft oversees regulatory matters for the company and their joint venture affiliates.

Rich is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.  He is married with one son and is active in the Atco Lions Club.