Mike Cave, has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of 1st Equity Title & Closing Services since 2004. As a serial entrepreneur and marketing guru, he’s applied his unique strategies for developing and growing businesses, to the highly competitive, ever-changing title insurance industry.

Mike has championed a value-added approach to obtaining new clients, and nurturing his existing business relationships. As an extreme networker, he is often referred to by his clients, as their greatest advocate for new business introductions. Under his leadership, Mike has decisively positioned the company as a higher growth, higher value, less cyclical company. Mike has received numerous honors and recognitions for his successful business accomplishments, but in his opinion, it’s his philanthropic endeavors that receive the most meaningful accolades. Michael studied Business Management and Marketing at Stony Brook University.

Rich joined 1st Equity in 2011 as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President. Rich’s focus encompasses Marketing, Finance, Budgeting, Human Resources and Sales. He is responsible for designing and implementing business strategies, plans and procedures to maximize performance and results. In addition, Rich networks with clients to discuss their needs and how 1st Equity can assist them in expanding their business. Rich has a degree in Finance from St. John’s University.

Mike and Rich have taken 1st Equity from a start-up operation, to one of the fastest growing title companies in the United States. In 2013, Inc. Magazine recognized 1st Equity as #67 of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Real Estate Companies in the U.S., and the #1 Fastest Growing Title Company in New York. 1st Equity now employs 50 people, and continues to grow on Long Island, as well as nationwide.