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Meet The Chairs
Caryn Blauser
CHAIR
Caryn Blauser is a seasoned real estate professional with over 33 years of experience. She is currently the Senior Vice President and Chief Residential Appraiser at KeyBank in Tampa, FL, where she manages residential appraisal reviews, ensuring compliance and quality.
Starting her career in 1990 as a Fee Appraiser, Caryn has held various roles at institutions like Fifth Third Bank, Wachovia, and KeyBank, demonstrating her expertise in appraisal management and regulatory compliance. She is certified as a MAI, SRA, and AI-RRS appraiser and holds State Certified General Appraiser licenses in Florida, Georgia, and Ohio. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Ohio State University.
Known for her strong analytical skills and attention to detail, Caryn excels in building relationships with stakeholders and managing appraisal review processes. Her work is characterized by a commitment to delivering high-quality appraisals and improving operational efficiency within her team.
Jessica Jenkins-Tome
VICE-CHAIR
Jessica Jenkins-Tome’ brings over two decades of expertise in the field of valuations as a Director of Property Risk Management for Freedom Mortgage and a former Chief Appraiser at a top Appraisal Management Company (AMC). Throughout her career, Jessica has thrived in the daily challenges inherent in navigating complex property appraisals and has cultivated a passion for fostering collaboration with industry leaders. Known for her dedication to projects that prioritize quality and efficiency, Jessica’s professional journey has been defined by her commitment to excellence.
As a Certified Residential Appraiser by trade, Jessica has honed her skills in collateral risk assessment and specializes in lending solutions. Her tenure in the industry has afforded her the opportunity to support training initiatives, lead quality control departments, oversee compliance teams, and contribute significantly to the development of appraisal panels, and product specializations. Prior to her role at Freedom Mortgage, Jessica held key positions at Opteon, Valuation Connect, Homepoint, Servicelink, and Citibank, solidifying her reputation as a trusted expert in the realm of property risk management.