First Half 2026 Newsletter
Appraisal Institute Kansas City
Welcome to the Kansas City Chapter of the Appraisal Institute's First Half 2026 newsletter. The newsletter was previously produced by Tyler Siegworth and is now produced by Nicolas Fell of Valbridge Property Advisors - Kansas City.
Kansas City Chapter of the Appraisal Institute 2026 Officers and Directors
President - Gregory Becker, MAI gregory.becker@umb.com
Vice President - Tyler Siegworth, MAI tsiegworth@valbridge.com
Treasurer - Jacob Davis jacob.davis1@cbre.com
Secretary - Brittany Foltz bfoltz@gossmanappraisals.com
Immediate Past President - Brian McHenry, MAI bmchenry@kc.rr.com
Director - Jason Bitter, MAI jason.bitter@cbre.com
Director - Michael S. Elliot, SRA, AI-RRS, ASA michael@veritasappraisals.com
Director - Caleb Meyer calebmeyer@valbridge.com
Calendar of Events
Important Upcoming Dates / Events
Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and the Metaverse: Implications for Valuation on Friday, May 1, 2026
Douglas Potts, MAI AI-GRS CDEI will be hosting a class at the Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors on Friday, May 1, 2026. Doug is the owner and founder of Delta Real Estate Analytics LLC, a real estate consulting startup specializing in products and services for the financial sector. Block out your calendars to further your knowledge on how artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the metaverse are shaping the future in valuation and real estate! The class will be held at KCRAR, 11150 Overbrook Rd # 100, Leawood, KS 66211 at a time still yet to be determined.
Local Educational Opportunities
Supporting Adjustments and Reporting the Sales Comparison Approach in the New URAR with Lisa M.
Meinczinger-Gulden, SRA, AI-RRS (3 hours of CE)
When: Friday, March 6, 2026, 8:30AM - 11:30AM (CST)
Where: Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS
11150 Overbrook Road, Suite 100
Leawood, KS 66211
Overview: Supporting Adjustments and Reporting the Sales Comparison Approach in the New URAR is a three-hour program that focuses on an effective manner of developing and supporting the sales comparison approach section of the new URAR. Case studies will represent realworld residential appraisal valuation problems and the multiple qualitative and quantitative ways that each of the major adjustments in a residential sales grid can be supported. Since the applicable and appropriate techniques for any specific adjustment usually produce some variation in the indicated contributory value, the art and science of reconciliation will also be emphasized through repeated application. The program will be valuable for residential appraisers to strengthen their proficiency in both the sales comparison approach and in supporting the adjustments used in the sales grid. The program will also be valuable for reviewers of residential reports.
Reporting Market Analysis and Better Understanding the New URAR with Lisa M. Meinczinger-Gulden,
SRA, AI-RRS (4 hours of CE)
When: Friday, March 6, 2026, 12:00PM- 4:00PM (CST)
Where: Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS
11150 Overbrook Road, Suite 100
Leawood, KS 66211
Overview: Reporting Market Analysis and Better Understanding the New URAR is a four-hour program that focuses on lending assignments for residential properties using the new URAR. Appraisers who are not well versed in completing a thorough and credible market analysis will find this program to be most helpful. The program will also be a good refresher for the experienced appraiser and the reviewer of residential reports.
AI Membership Meeting
SubTropolis Tour & Lunch
Wednesday, April 15, 11:30 am-1 pm
$25 per person
This is a unique opportunity to tour one of the most unique business environments in the world. Discover a hidden world at SubTropolis, the largest underground business complex on Earth and one of the most fascinating engineering marvels you'll ever see. Carved from 270-million-year-old limestone using the room-and-pillar mining method, this 1,100-acre facility stretches 100 feet below ground and offers more than 55-million square feet of secure, energy-efficient space. Developed by Hunt Midwest beginning in 1964, SubTropolis maintains a naturally climate-controlled environment (65–70°F year-round) and is home to more than 55 thriving businesses, from manufacturing and distribution to specialized operations that rely on security and efficiency.
Appraisal Institute National Update
The following summarizes the message from our national president Paula Konikoff, JD, MAI, AI-GRS. President's Message
Appraisal Institute Blog
Member, Candidate & Affiliate News
New Members/Candidates
Congratulations, Reid and Elaina, and welcome to the Kansas City Chapter of the Appraisal Institute!
- Reid Seacat, Integra Realty Resources, Candidate for Designation
- Elaina Davey, Associate Member
Exam Prep
Are you studying for the State Certified General Exam or the MAI Comprehensive Exam? If so, check out the following resources to assist in your exam preparation:
- Gary DeWeese, MAI: www.GaryDeweese.com
- Ted Whitmer, MAI AI-GRS, CRE, CCIM: www.TedWhitmer.com
Next Step in Your Career
Have you ever considered taking the next step in your appraisal career or wondered what you could do to give back a little for some of the benefits you have received from this career? A good place to start is with committee membership at the local chapter level. The local chapter has several committees that serve a vital function in keeping our chapter strong, while typically not requiring a great time commitment.
If you would be interested in potentially serving on a chapter committee, please email rosannes@sbcglobal.net and express your interest as we are assessing committee membership for next year.
Scholarships Available
The Appraisal Institute Education & Relief Foundation offers a variety of scholarships.
Job Listings
Find out who is hiring by clicking here!
Would you like to have your position added to our board? You can submit a job listing at the link above too!