Sam C. Charlson purchased the Spilman Abstract Company in 1927 and the present company has existed since that time. Mr. Charlson was a graduate of the University of Iowa and attended the University of Iowa School of Law.
    J. Robert Wilson purchased the company in 1947. Mr. Wilson was an attorney and operated the company as Charlson and Wilson Bonded Abstracters, Inc. until his retirement in 1981. Mr. Wilson obtained his undergraduate and law degrees from Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas.
    Roy H. Worthington joined the company in 1974 following his graduation from Washburn University School of Law. Mr. Worthington purchased the company from J. Robert Wilson upon his retirement in 1981. Mr. Worthington continues to serve as the President of the company.
    S. Lee Stutzman joined the company in 1982 following her graduation from the University of Kansas School of Law and is Senior Vice President and a shareholder in the company.
    Todd A. Sheppard joined the company in 1993 following his graduation from the University of Kansas School of Law and is Vice President and a shareholder in the company.
    The company, which is independently owned and operated, has the only title plant in Riley County dating back to 1854 and offers a full range of abstracting, title and ownership reports, title insurance and escrow/settlement services.
    Member of American Land Title Association & Kansas Land Title Association.