Thursday, May 14, 2009

Gov. Perry Appoints Four to Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board

AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry has appointed four members to the Texas Appraiser
Licensing and Certification Board for terms to expire Jan. 31, 2011. The
board adopts rules for the licensing and certification of real estate
appraisers in the state.

Walker Beard of El Paso is a partner at Wilkinson, Pendergras and Beard LP.
He is a member and past president of the Appraisal Institute and Certified
Commercial Member Institute. He is also a board member of the Institute of
Real Estate Management and Foundation Appraisers Coalition of Texas, and a
member of the Rotary Club of West El Paso. Beard served in the Texas
National Guard and received a bachelor's degree from California Polytechnic
State University. He replaces Larry Kokel of Walburg.

Danny R. Perkins of Houston is a principal at ESC Polytech Consultants Inc.
He is chairman of the Hobby Airport Area Management District Board. Perkins
received a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in transportation
planning and management from Texas Southern University, and a doctorate
degree in civil engineering from Columbus University. He is being
reappointed.

James B. Ratliff of Garland is an appraiser at Ratliff Appraiser Service. He
is a former mayor of Garland and a member of the Texas Municipal Power
Agency Board of Directors. He is also a member of the Texas and Lake Cities
associations of Realtors, and the National Association of Independent Fee
Appraisers. Ratliff received a bachelor's degree from East Texas State
University and a master's degree in finance from the University of North
Texas. He is being reappointed.

Donna L. Walz of Lubbock is a retired branch manager of Downey Savings and
Loan. She is a past volunteer at the Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock. Walz
received a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University. She is being
reappointed.

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