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American valuation society




What We Do

Strategic Intelligence

Access expert briefings on valuation, risk, regulation, and market shifts—curated for decision-makers

Market Influence

Connect with key players shaping residential valuation and lending in your market.

Competitive Advantage

Turn industry insight into strategy you can actually implement inside your organization.

Problem-Solving & Innovation

Collaborate with peers on shared challenges—policies, products, workflow, risk—so no one is solving big problems alone

Upcoming Event or Program

AVS local city chapters

A typical AVS chapter:

Hosts regular in-person or virtual meetups

Shares market and valuation insights specific to the area

Creates space for cross-industry dialogue between lenders, agents, appraisers, and others

Organizes education, networking, and community-focused events

Chapters are led by local volunteers with support from AVS leadership, making it easy to plug into a proven structure while tailoring activities to your city.

Interested in starting a chapter in your area or learning what’s involved?
We’d love to talk with you. Contact us to explore bringing an AVS local chapter to your market.


Our Leadership Teams

Gynell Vestal

Founder/President 

Governance & Strategy

Hansel Dobbs

Vice President

Governance & Strategy

Cindi Harris

Executive Director

Kevin Hecht

Director

Andy Arledge

Director

Brett Powers

Director

George Dell

Director

David Schiffmayer

Director

Tony Pistilli

Director

Brent Bowen

Director

Joan Trice

Director

Testimonials / Quotes

leftquoteThe Society has been built on the foundation of relationships, and not just among one profession. All professionals who have an interest in valuation are welcome and encouraged to understand one another, not just as professionals, but as people.leftquote

Brent Bowen, Certified Residential Appraiser

leftquoteI am continuously impressed with the quality of speakers the Valuation Society brings in.leftquote

Travis Atwood, Texas Appraiser

leftquoteTRVS has been built on the foundation of relationships, and not just among one profession. All professionals who have an interest in valuation are welcome and encouraged to understand one another, not just as professionals, but as people. leftquote

Brent Bowen, Certified Residential Appraiser

leftquoteTRVS is my go to professional organization to get advise for my valuation business.leftquote

Travis Atwood, Texas Appraiser

leftquoteTRVS happy hours are always a good combination of enjoying professional banter and quick answers to questions that are immediately relevant. leftquote

Travis Atwood, Texas Appraiser

leftquoteGreat group of appraisal professionals with good educational offerings. I look forward to each meeting. leftquote

Wayne Whited, Certified Residential Appraiser

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