Stewart Group Senior Vice President, Direct Operations and President of Stewart Title of California Wyomia Clifton Honored with HousingWire's 2025 Women of Influence Award
Wyomia's leadership continues to shape the future of our industry in bold and meaningful ways
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Clifton currently oversees operations across nine states in her role as Group Senior Vice President, Direct Operations and President of Stewart Title of California. She plays a critical role in shaping company direction and advancing performance. Since re-joining Stewart in 2010, she has held several leadership roles, including Operations and Sales Manager for the Puget Sound Division, Northwest Regional Sales Manager, and Senior Division President.
'It is a distinct honor to be recognized as a HousingWire 2025 Woman of Influence,' said Clifton. 'This recognition reflects the disciplined leadership, customer obsession, and relentless execution that define my team's approach to driving innovation and sustainable growth across the industry. I am privileged to lead such an exceptional group of professionals, whose unwavering commitment continues to elevate our standards, expand our impact, and shape the future of real estate services.'
The Women of Influence were selected by HousingWire's editorial team and a panel of industry professionals, based on their professional accomplishments, industry contributions, community involvement, and overall influence. The 2025 list reflects the depth and diversity of talent leading housing into the future.
'Wyomia's leadership continues to shape the future of our industry in bold and meaningful ways,' said Fred Eppinger, Chief Executive Officer. 'Since expanding her region to include California, she has continued to drive growth through her unwavering commitment to customer obsession, best-in-class service, strategic recruiting, and high-quality acquisitions. Wyomia's drive for excellence and ability to inspire others make her truly deserving of this recognition. I'm proud to see her honored as a HousingWire Woman of Influence.'
For more on Clifton's professional achievements and her key role in leading Stewart's Direct Operations division, visit the 2025 Women of Influence Award page.
About Stewart
Stewart (NYSE-STC) is a global real estate services company, offering products and services through our direct operations, network of Stewart Trusted Providers™ and family of companies. From residential and commercial title insurance and closing and settlement services to specialized offerings for the mortgage industry, we offer the comprehensive service, deep expertise and solutions our customers need for any real estate transaction. At Stewart, we are dedicated to becoming the premier title services company and we are committed to doing so by partnering with our customers to create mutual success. Learn more at stewart.com.
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