Mission, Vision, Values
Our Mission
Our mission is to develop credible opinions of value and solutions to complex problems for our real estate clients. We exercise our collective judgement and experience to address the challenges of real estate in a dynamic market.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be your preferred valuation and consulting firm for complex real estate appraisal assignments in our market. Our broad commercial and residential experience includes specific expertise in a number of areas.
Our Values
We value accuracy, consistency, and clarity along with integrity and professionalism.
- We believe that your real estate services from Loftis Companies should be accurate in every detail, consistent in presentation, and clear in explanation.
- We believe that the concept of integrity consists of responsibility, accountability, dependability, and honesty. We strive to do what is right, to own our actions, and to follow-through on our commitments to you.
- We believe that professionalism entails not only exceptional credentials and proficiency but also the practice of treating everyone with respect and honoring the confidentiality of client information.
- We adhere to the following professional standards.
- The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation
- The Code of Professional Ethics and the Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute
- The Code of Ethics of the National Association of Realtors
Real Estate Professionals
Ron W. Loftis, Jr., MAI
President & CEO
Principal Appraiser & Consultant
Ron Loftis is President and Chief Executive Officer of the firm as well as its Principal Appraiser and Consultant. Ron earned the MAI (Member of Appraisal Institute) professional designation from the Appraisal Institute in 1990 and launched Loftis Appraisal Company that same year. He is qualified in all areas of appraisal services and has unique specialties in eminent domain, historic tax credits, low income housing, going concerns, and wineries and vineyards. Ron has testified as an expert witness in NC’s District and Superior Courts, the NC Insurance Commission, the US Bankruptcy Court, and the NC Property Tax Commission. Currently, he is a full instructor with the Appraisal Institute and is certified by the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation as an AQB Certified USPAP Instructor. He previously taught pre-licensing courses with Forsyth Technical Community College and the Dan Mohr Real Estate School. Ron is licensed as a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Additionally, Ron is a licensed Real Estate Broker and is Broker in Charge of Loftis Properties. Ron is a member of the National Association of Realtors. Prior to his career as a Real Estate Appraiser, Ron worked with an international contractor and a national real estate developer. He holds an MBA from the Babcock Graduate School of Business of Wake Forest University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Wake Forest University.
D. Richard Brant, MAI
Senior Staff Appraiser & Consultant
Rick Brant earned the MAI (Member of Appraisal Institute) professional designation from the Appraisal Institute in 2012 after joining Loftis Appraisal Company in 2005. Licensed as a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, Rick is qualified in all areas of appraisal services offered by LAC and has expertise in eminent domain providing litigation support services for both property owners and condemning authorities. He has testified as an expert witness in Superior Court, county Property Tax Commissions, and Special Commissioners Hearings. Prior to his career with LAC, Rick held positions in the STEM fields with the Atrium Companies, Thomasville City Schools, Phillips Communications, and Hercules Aerospace. Rick has an MBA from the Bryan School of Business at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from West Virginia University.
M. Ryan Marston
Staff Appraiser
Ryan Marston joined LAC in 2017....
Mark R. Evans
Staff Appraiser
Mark Evans joined Loftis Appraisal in 2022 and has since been licensed as a NC Certified General Real Estate Appraiser. Prior to joining the firm, he spent several years in commercial banking with First Union/ Wachovia and community banks, serving in commercial lending, credit administration, and senior management roles. His volunteer activities have included serving as a board member and unified partner for Special Olympics. Mark holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and obtained a degree from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Pennsylvania.
J. Lee Puckett, III
Appraiser Trainee
Lee Puckett joined LAC in 2018 as a registered Trainee. Lee is working to become a Certified General Appraiser. Prior to joining LAC, Lee worked in Single Family Residential appraisals. Lee received his Bachelor of Arts from Wake Forest University (2000).
E. Holland White
Appraiser Trainee
Holland White joined LAC in January 2024 as a Research Assistant. She has since been licensed as a Registered Trainee and is pursuing her Certified General Appraiser licencse. Previously, Holland worked in the software industry for 15 years in channel development. Holland holds an MBA from the Michael J. Coles College of Business of Kennesaw State University and an Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Troy University.
Affiliation
LAC has developed affiliate relationships with a number of appraisers in our market area to assist us in the completion of specific appraisal assignments. Additionally, LAC maintains professional relationships with specific engineers, architects, graphic artists, and other experts who contribute significant expertise to selected valuation and consulting assignments. We welcome your inquiries concerning a professional relationship with LAC. Click here to send your questions and professional qualifications.
Support Staff
- Steve Loftis, Practice Manager
- Josie King, Research Assistant
- Suzanne Query, Research Assistant