Craig “Burnsie” Burns, CEO of Security 1st Title, has been in the title and real estate industry
his entire career. Starting as a Runner for Security Abstract & Title in 1981, Burns transitioned to
the world of sales, where he stayed for 15 years. When Security Abstract & Title was sold to
First American Title Company, Burns became the Kansas State Manager for a decade. In
November of 2009, Burns partnered with Jennifer (Bell) Weast and David Armagost to launch
Security 1st Title. Since then, Security 1st Title has expanded under Burns’ oversight, with
locations in four states, an expanding national business portfolio including Security 1st
Exchange and Security 1st Resources. Today, the Security 1st family of brands employs more
than 500 individuals.
As a Wichita Native, Burns believes in investing in community. There’s not many organizations
and causes that Burns and Security 1st Title haven’t supported over the years. Burns is
currently an active member of Wichita WagonMasters, Grumpy Old Men, Bulls & Bears, Wichita
Executive Association, Wichita Area Builders Association, East Side Rotary and the list goes on.
Burns is an avid wine connoisseur, loyal golfer and devoted Chief’s fan. As a self proclaimed
participant of basically any outdoor activity, Burns’ primary goal is always to have fun. A
family-man through and through, Burns is happily married with two sons and one grandchild,
split between Napa Valley (CA) and New York.