Jason Bergman - Candidate Profile
Position: Zoning Board of Appeals Party: Republican1 Election: November 4, 20251 Status: Endorsed by Republican Town Committee, July 15, 20252
Biographical Information
Jason C. Bergman is a Weston, Connecticut resident with nearly two decades of experience in real estate and title insurance law.
Professional Background
Current Position
Vice President & Senior Underwriting Counsel Benchmark Title Agency, LLC
Jason specializes in title insurance and has extensive experience handling complex real estate transactions and title issues.
Career History
- Vice President and Underwriting Counsel - One of the nation's largest title agencies
- Underwriting Counsel - First American Title Insurance Company (New York office)
- Claims Counsel - First American Title Insurance Company and Fidelity National Title Group
Education
- M.A. in Real Estate Finance & Development (in progress) - New York University
- J.D. (Juris Doctor) - New York Law School
- B.A. - Muhlenberg College
Professional Credentials & Affiliations
- CRE® (Counselor of Real Estate) - Awarded by the Counselors of Real Estate, an international organization of high-profile property professionals. The CRE® credential represents the highest level of expertise and achievement in real estate specialties.
- Fellow, American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA)
- Current Member - Weston Zoning Board of Appeals (term expires 11/11/2025)3
Relevant Experience
Jason's professional expertise directly relates to zoning and land use matters:
- Nearly 20 years of experience in real estate law and title insurance
- Specialized knowledge in property rights, easements, and land use restrictions
- Experience reviewing and interpreting zoning regulations and restrictions
- Currently serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals
His background in title insurance provides extensive knowledge of property law, deed restrictions, and land use regulations - all critical areas for effective service on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Policy Positions
No public policy statements available at this time.
Public Service
- Zoning Board of Appeals - Current member (term expires 11/11/2025)3
Campaign Information
- Endorsed: July 15, 2025 at Republican Town Committee caucus2
- Running for: Full term on Zoning Board of Appeals1
Contact Information
Professional contact through Benchmark Title Agency, LLC.
Sources
Last Updated: October 17, 2025
Footnotes
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State of Connecticut Official Ballot - Weston Municipal Election, November 4, 2025. Connecticut Secretary of State. Retrieved October 16, 2025. Available at: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sots/electionservices/town_ballots/2025/november-2025/ct-municipal-election-251104-sample-ballots/weston-sample.pdf ↩ ↩2 ↩3
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Craft, Ted. "Republicans Endorse Slate." Weston Today, July 15, 2025. Retrieved October 16, 2025. Available at: https://westontoday.news/articles/250715-republican-slate ↩ ↩2
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"Zoning Board of Appeals." Town of Weston, Connecticut. Retrieved October 16, 2025. Available at: https://www.westonct.gov/government/boards-commissions/elected/zoning-board-of-appeals ↩ ↩2