Feature Spotlight #46 - Kimberley Tonarelli

Women of Title Spotlight.

Featuring: Kimberley Tonarelli Company: Property Insight, a division of Fidelity National Financial Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Role: Senior Sales Executive / Solutions Consultant 

A Woman of Grit, Grace & Voice.

Kimberley Tonarelli is a 20-year veteran of the title insurance industry whose journey began at Property Insight—where she now proudly calls home again after 15 years at First American Financial DataTrace division. “Coming back to Property Insight feels like returning to family,” she says, “The people, the culture, and our President, Nikki Bell—an incredible woman leader at the helm—makes this place feel right.”

Kimberley’s story starts far from real estate—in the high-stakes world of telecom. “I cut my teeth at MCI, resolving failed network lines for Fortune 10 clients. It was intense—365 days a year and 24/7, no excuses, no softness. It was a man’s world, and I had to learn to be heard.” Those early years shaped her grit, her sense of urgency, and her unwavering voice. “It’s where I discovered that I could not only survive—but lead.”

On Mentors, Mindsets, and Moments.

When asked who shaped her path, Kimberley names Deb Horn, her lifelong mentor and life coach. “She challenged me to lead with both fire and grace,” Kimberley reflects.

But it has not all been smooth. “Equal work and pay are still a battle,” she admits. “And many of us have been the only woman in the room more times than we can count.”

Her advice to the next generation?

“Speak up in that meeting where no one looks like you. Step into roles before you feel ready. Negotiate without apologizing. And lead with empathy, not ego. When you silence your own bravery, you reinforce a culture that doubts women’s power.”

“Why” She Shows Up.

Kimberley’s “why” runs deep. “I love my clients. I love earning their trust through solutions that make them heroes to their teams and executive reports. But it is deeper than that. Character builds trust, and trust builds loyalty. Your name becomes your brand—and I have built mine on integrity.”

She also draws strength from years as a single mother. “There were holidays and Christmases spent at work, with my boys’ feeding quarters into vending machines while I pulled a shift. That was our holiday; albeit not the best of holiday memories, but we were together. You learn to smile when you want to cry. That is where grit is born—in the grind, not the glory.”

Lessons, Legacies & Leading Women.

If she could speak to her 20-year-old self, Kimberley would say:

1.      You do not have to be perfect to lead.

2.      Confidence is built through action.

3.      The hard moments will become your strength.

She’s learned to handle aggressors with composure. “Stay neutral. Do not match energy. Breathe. Pause. Protect your peace, your power, your professionalism.”

Beyond the boardroom, Kimberley cherishes every moment with her family. Her colleagues might be surprised by her passion for exotic cars, track racing, and Friday nights at the gun range, where she is earning her CCW.

She holds dear the memory of her late mother, her biggest fan, who often asked, “Why not the kitchen?” Kimberley smiles and responds, “Because I was called to break boundaries,

Mom. I wanted to lead in places where women were not always welcomed.”

Words to Live By.

“The only chance you miss is the one you didn’t take.” Kimberley’s guiding philosophy is courage in action: “Gravitate toward problems. Raise your hand. Speak up. The three C’s—Clarity, Conviction, and Consistency—will get you further than talent alone.”

Her Legacy.

"I want to be remembered for my integrity, as a kind person with the best intentions and a drive to succeed as a woman in the corporate world. I also want to be remembered for mentoring the next generation, for leaving the light on so another woman doesn’t have to fight the same battles I did."

A Personal Anecdote.

One of Kimberley's fondest memories is the day she took her mother for a ride in her first exotic car. Her mother, initially apprehensive, soon found herself laughing and enjoying the thrill. "This is why I do what I do," Kimberley thought, "to share these moments of joy and freedom with the people I love."

Final Thoughts.

Her final message to the women of Her, Collective is simple and powerful:

“Stand your ground without losing grace. If my journey helps just one woman skip a battle I had to fight alone, then THAT is my legacy."

Thank you, Kimberley for allowing us to share your title insurance story! Her. Collective can take a lot from your experience, grace, and grit! We honor you!

*Connect with Kimberley here: kimberley.tonarelli@propertyinsight.biz I LinkedIn