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Paul Ryll, a Certified General Appraiser in multiple states, is a designated member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. He serves on the board of the South Carolina Professional Appraisers Coalition and is the Chair of the Legislative Committee and the Chair of the Education Committee of this same organization. He is also appointed to The Appraisal Foundation Advisory Council where he serves as the Chair of the Membership Committee and Co-Chair of the Nominating Committee.

Paul owns Oscar Mike Appraisal Group, an international appraisal firm specializing in both residential and commercial real estate valuation, appraiser education, and appraiser technology. He has created and is launching the second national PAREA program under his company and continues his commitment to provide the appraisal industry with new, well trained appraisers. He earned a Master of Science degree from Johns Hopkins University and served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

Stephanie Streep-Tuley is a Partner in a real estate appraisal firm with three residential appraisers. She is a Certified Residential Appraiser and has been appraising residential real estate in the San Antonio market area since 2010. Over the years, she has trained and mentored five appraisal trainees. She serves on both the FHA and VA panels. Stephanie has been a member of the Association of Texas Appraisers (ATA) since 2014 and earned her designation in 2021. She became a board member in 2023 and currently serves as Chair of the Program Committee.

Passionate about the appraisal community, Stephanie is also an active member of the National Association of Appraisers (NAA) and regularly attends national conferences as a vocal advocate for appraisers. She has helped facilitate a webinar with the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) focused on supervisor support and has presented for REALTORS®, ATA, and NAA audiences.

She volunteers on the George R. Harrison Scholarship Fund Committee and the Conference Program Committee and is currently serving as Co-Chair of the Trainee Committee.

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John Copulos is the owner of Copulos and Associates Real Estate Appraisers and the founder of Ask The Appraiser, a professional community of more than 80,000 real estate agents on Facebook.

Through his appraisal practice and educational platform, John focuses on helping agents and industry professionals better understand the valuation process, bridging the gap between appraisers and the broader real estate community.

Allison Rodriguez is a Certified Residential Appraiser and the owner of Ardent Appraisals. She has experience in  valuing a wide range of residential properties, including single-family homes, complex residential assignments, and multifamily properties. She specializes in complex valuation matters, serving a diverse clientele that includes realtors, brokers, consumers, attorneys, and other intended users requiring credible, well-supported opinions of value.

In addition to her appraisal practice, Allison teaches appraisal-related education courses for real estate professionals, helping realtors better understand valuation principles, market analysis, and the appraisal process. She is passionate about bridging the gap between the appraisal and real estate communities through education and practical insight.

A significant portion of her complex appraisal work involves properties positioned for potential sale. For assignments that extend beyond the residential scope, Allison collaborates with experienced commercial appraisal teams to ensure clients receive comprehensive and competent service.

Rodriguez is an active member of the Association of Texas Appraisers and the National Association of Appraisers, and she currently serves on the Membership Committee for both organizations. She remains committed to professional involvement and industry advancement.

Currently working toward her Certified General designation, Allison is dedicated to continuing education and maintaining the highest professional standards. She takes pride in delivering credible, reliable valuation services that help clients make informed and confident decisions.

Certified Residential Appraiser licensed in Mississippi and Louisiana and the developer of the Mississippi Practical Appraiser Training program (MPAT), one of the first practicum-based training models created for aspiring appraisers. Since 1994, she has operated her own appraisal practice, serving clients that include VA, FHA, USDA, Fannie Mae, title companies, attorneys, school districts, and the general public.

In addition to her appraisal work, Bond is a multi-state continuing education provider and course author who has developed more than 40 courses for appraisers and related industry professionals.

Her leadership has also included service as a contract reviewer for state investigations, subject matter expert for licensing jurisdictions, and board member for several appraisal organizations, including the National Association of Appraisers and the Appraisal Standards Board.

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William is a Certified Residential Appraiser with over 35 years in the property valuation industry. In his early years, he built a reputation for delivering exceptional valuation services to a diverse clientele.

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 functions ranging from quality assurance and vendor management to rigorous compliance with industry regulations.

Currently, Bill serves as Chief Appraiser at Nationwide Appraisal Network (NAN), where he continues to leverage his vast experience and deep knowledge to advance 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.

Chris brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across the valuation landscape to his role as Managing Director of ValuationNEXUS. A Certified Residential Appraiser, Chris has held senior positions at Fannie Mae and appraisal management companies including Clear Capital, and most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of International Valuation Group (IVG).

With a career encompassing appraisal expertise, operational excellence, and technology innovation, Chris leads the strategy and execution of ValuationNEXUS AMC operations. His focus is on building a best in class Business Purpose Lending AMC by enhancing speed, quality, consistency, and transparency while reinforcing the independence and reliability of the valuation process.

Known for his people-first mindset and ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, Chris is committed to building processes and systems that support the vision of ValuationNEXUS to deliver faster, clearer, and more trusted valuation outcomes.

Partner at Commonwealth Commercial Appraisal Group, where he provides commercial real estate valuation and advisory services across Pennsylvania and select Mid-Atlantic markets. A graduate of Temple University’s Fox School of Business, he specializes in complex valuation assignments. Brendan is active in firm leadership, business development, industry speaking, article publishing, and mentoring students and young professionals entering the commercial appraisal profession.

Lisa Desmarais has over 30 years of appraisal experience and is a recognized leader in the industry. She joined The Appraisal Foundation full time in April 2020 as Vice President of Appraisal Issues. In this role, she serves as the technical expert to the Appraisal Standards Board and the Appraiser Qualifications Board. Prior to joining the Foundation in this capacity, Lisa served on both The Appraisal Foundation’s Appraisal Standards Board and the Appraisal Practices Board. Before 2020, Lisa owned her own residential appraisal firm and was deeply involved in all facets of the appraisal profession. In addition to mentoring aspiring appraisers and teaching seminars, she published several papers and served as a peer reviewer for other professionals in the field. She was also a member of multiple appraisal task forces and research groups beginning in 2011 and served as an expert witness in numerous hearings and court cases.

In her free time, Lisa enjoys playing tennis and spending time with her family.

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