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Meet The Chairs

Bill Waltenbaugh

CHAIR

William Waltenbaugh, SRA, AI-RRS – William “Bill” Waltenbaugh is a Certified Residential Appraiser, boasting an impressive three-decade tenure in the property valuation industry. In his early years, he built a reputation for delivering exceptional valuation services to a diverse clientele of over 200 clients. In 2010, Bill advanced his career by taking on pivotal roles as the Chief Appraiser for multiple Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) and a national lending institution. In these capacities, he was instrumental in steering the firms toward excellence by overseeing various functions—from quality assurance and vendor management to rigorous compliance with industry regulations. Currently, Bill holds the position of Chief Appraiser at Nationwide Appraisal Network (NAN), where he continues to leverage his vast experience and deep knowledge to further NAN’s commitment to technology, communication, and accountability. Looking ahead, Bill is passionate about the evolution of the valuation industry, particularly in product development and modernization. He is enthusiastically open to forming synergistic partnerships with like-minded professionals who share his vision for driving innovation and elevating industry standards. Contact him directly at bwaltenbaugh@nan-amc.com

Patrick Brown

VICE-CHAIR

Patrick Brown has over 16 years of experience in the residential real estate appraisal industry. He oversees Valutrust Solution’s Quality Control department, which consists of experienced staff reviewers and certified residential appraisers.

In 2005, Patrick started Midwest Appraisal Solutions, LLC and quickly grew the company through a diverse client base, including local & national banks, mortgage brokers, attorneys, realtors, and individual homeowners.

Patrick later seized the opportunity to merge with a larger residential and commercial appraisal company, Verity Valuation, where he became the company’s Residential Director. In his role as Residential Director, Patrick was responsible for business development, customer service, training and development of the residential appraisal staff and trainee appraisers.

Since joining Valutrust Solutions, LLC in 2014 and filling the role of Chief Appraiser, Director of Quality Control, Patrick has worked to refine the quality control processes and develop his team to better meet the everchanging needs of the industry, clients, and vendors.

Patrick obtained an SRA designation from the Appraisal Institute and holds certified residential licenses in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Virginia.