Expertise

At Smith & Associates, every appraisal is prepared or reviewed by one of our designated MAI appraisers. To ensure the highest level of reliability, our staff of seventeen experienced, knowledgeable, state-licensed appraisers includes three dedicated MAIs and an ASA-designated expert.

Principals & Appraisers

Dennis Smith, MAI
John Carrothers
Terry Larson, MAI
Paul Urvinitka, MAI
William C. Schnitzer, ASA
Jackie Lawrence
Tom Tucker
Jacob Johnson
Greg Hansen
Matthew Bentkowski
Lisa L. Federico
Robin Schwedhelm
Lisa Wright
Gary Larsen
Chris A. Howell
Bill Hurd
Tom Venuti
Oliver Gibbons
Mark Bacanskas


Administrative Support
& Research

Trish Baron – Operations Manager
Janice Nakaji – Administration
Vanessa Wilson – Administration

Doug Hogendorn – Research

Matt Carriere - Research
Brian Kennedy – Research
Tim Morse – Research

  • 28 years in business
  • More than $2 billion in valuations annually
  • A broad range of valuation consulting services
  • 90% of business from referrals and return customers
  • 70 years of experience between the three partners/managers
  • Services in 17 counties across Northern California–and growing