September & October
22 years
Mary Jefferson, Bookkeeper
10 years
Tyler Fallon, SVP - Business Support & Tech
Cyndi O'Neal, Orders Analyst
8 years
Kevin Hopkins, VP - Compiance
6 years
David Fain, Jr., SVP - Sales Team Lead
5 years
Kathryn Ridgway, Staff Appraiser
Cody Golisch, QC Analyst
Robert Johnson, Client Services Specialist
4 years
Laurie Andrews, Orders Analyst
Sri Velamati, Chief Executive Officer
3 years
Michelle LaKing, Customer Service Analyst
2 years
Ken Midzenski, Staff Appraiser
David Bolhuis, Staff Appraiser
Robert Collins, Staff Appraiser
Kevin Grant, Staff Appraiser
1 year
Patricia Griffith, Staff Appraiser
Steve Hillman, Staff Appraiser
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"Nationwide has been at the top of our list for AMC's for a very long time and I don't see that changing being that their client service is 2nd to none." - Chester Burnett
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We are delighted to spotlight a new hire at Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services, Karen Podgorski.
Karen Podgorski joined Nationwide at the end of July and is VP of Staff Appraisers. Her entire career has been in the appraisal business, where she has not only had her own practice but has also held numerous roles at mortgage companies and AMCs. Karen’s background and experience have made her uniquely qualified for her role at Nationwide. She has varied management experience, from managing review appraisers to, most recently, developing a training program for appraisal trainees. A self-described appraisal junkie, the experience of building out the training program and fostering the relationships between supervisory appraisers and trainees was one of the most rewarding of her career. It drove home the importance of knowledge sharing and teamwork, even though appraisers typically function independently. Karen is excited to get to know everyone and aims to create an environment where the team can share knowledge where no one feels like they are on an island.
Karen was born and raised in Western Massachusetts and moved to California in 2004, seeking a better climate. After a winter filled with snow and shoveling numerous times a day, she decided she had enough and relocated to Southern California. Still a weather chaser, Karen is very active and loves the outdoors. She enjoys cycling and golf and is a die-hard Red Sox, Bruins, and Patriots fan. She also enjoys perfecting her homemade pizza dough for her outdoor pizza oven and entertaining family and friends. She resides in La Quinta, CA, with her partner and her puppy, Wesley.
We are thrilled to have Karen on our team and look forward to the expertise and passion she brings to our Nationwide family!
“Karen’s extensive appraisal knowledge, along with her various management roles, made her the perfect fit for our new position as Vice President of our Staff Appraiser team. It has been a pleasure to get to know her, as a person, and see all that she is capable of as a leader. As volume continues to climb, and our Staff Appraiser team grows, the service to our clients will be exceptional under her guidance! " - Rachel Treadwell, Chief Valuations Officer
We know that many of you, your partners, and your families may have been affected by the recent natural disasters occurring across the nation. Our hearts go out to everyone impacted, and our thoughts are with you during these challenging times.
At Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services, we are committed to being a resource in the recovery and rebuilding process. We offer Catastrophic Disaster Area Property Inspection Reports (CDAIR) to assist those affected. This service is just one step in navigating the often overwhelming aftermath of such events, but it's something we can do to help.
If you or someone you know could benefit from this service or if you are working to support clients and communities in need, please reach out to our team at CDAIR@nationwideamc.com. We are here to help in any way we can.
ValuNation is back with an exciting new episode! In this installment, we dive deep into the latest trends impacting the appraisal industry, from market shifts to innovative solutions in property valuation. Our hosts, Charlie Johnson and Michael Schwartz share invaluable insights on how these changes could influence your business strategy. Don’t miss out on this engaging discussion—click the link below to listen now!
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