I have been in the appraisal industry for 25 years, including 15 years as a fee appraiser specializing in rural and waterfront vacant land, single-unit, and 2–4 unit residential properties in Southwest Michigan. For nine years I worked as the Director of the Appraisal Department for a mid-size lending institution, responsible for overseeing all aspects of appraisal operations for the retail and wholesale lending divisions. I then transitioned to residential mortgage lending and have experience in appraisal management, review, training, and underwriting. I am ready for this next challenge and thrilled to have the opportunity to work as a Mentor within the AI PAREA program.