Annette Cotton Named a HousingWire Women of Influence List Honoree for Second Time
DataTrace Senior Vice President and Division Chief Data Officer recognized for leadership in responsible AI and data governance
DataTrace®, the nation’s largest provider of property and ownership data and title automation solutions, today announced that Annette Cotton, senior vice president and division chief data officer, has been named to HousingWire’s 2026 Women of Influence list, honoring women shaping and propelling their industries. This marks Cotton’s second time receiving this honor, having first been recognized in 2020.
HousingWire's editorial selection committee selects Women of Influence winners based on their professional achievements within their organizations and contributions to the industry, community outreach, client impact and personal success.
"Annette's leadership has been instrumental as our industry navigates the rapid emergence of AI," said Robert Karraa, president of DataTrace. "She consistently champions the principle that responsible innovation starts with trusted, well-governed data – and that conviction has positioned our team at the forefront of the industry's next evolution."
