VP Appraisal-Retail

Farm Credit Services of America (FCSA) is a great place to work. You see it in our people and the relationships they have with each other and our customers. Our passion and commitment to serving both rural America and each other is key to our success in the marketplace. 

We are seeking an experienced, servant leader to oversee the real estate sales data collection and verification process, as well as the real estate and chattel appraisal processes for our Retail Lending portfolio. Success will be measured by meeting Association goals for appraisal and valuation production, managing collateral risk, embracing technology, and maintaining high standards for appraisal administration and customer service.   

This position requires 50% travel in and around the region. 

• Provide team leadership to inspire the Associations’ vision, consistent with core values and team principles.  Instill a participative work team environment.   
• Lead and manage the process of attracting and hiring new team members through coordination with the HR team and other Appraisal leaders. 
• Provide leadership, coaching, training, and personal development to team members to ensure efficient, sound appraisal quality, and administration.   
• Participate and contribute to the Associations’ due diligence and front-end guidance activities for selected specialized lending products or programs.     
• Responsible for all appraisal and collateral related issues. This includes establishing effective internal controls, including delegations, reviews, and approved appraiser lists to ensure appraisals completed by team members and external appraisers are prepared according to the Associations' standards and USPAP.  
• Maintain focus on technology improvement, change management, industry updates and forward thinking to ensure the Appraisal Team remains relevant, informed and fully positioned with Associations’ goals and direction.  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Business, Finance, or Economics is preferred. 

• 8+ years related experience in completing real estate and chattel appraisals. 
• Leadership experience is preferred. 
• Knowledge of agricultural related trends. 
• Excellent skills required in judgment, decisiveness, analysis, organizing and planning, communications (verbal and written), interpersonal skills, negotiation skills and adaptability. 
• Strong computer and database skills. 
• General Certified Appraisal Credential is preferred 
• Knowledge and ability to accurately interpret USPAP, FCA regulations, and district and Association policies, procedures, standards and expectations. 

About Us

Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica), AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), and Frontier Farm Credit are financial cooperatives operating under joint management. While each Association is owned by its local farmers and ranchers, the cooperatives pool their resources, experience, and talent to deliver affordable credit, crop insurance services, and financial services.

FCSAmerica serves rural communities and agriculture in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. AgCountry serves portions of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, and Frontier Farm Credit serves eastern Kansas. Together, we support nearly 82,000 producers and agribusinesses, meeting the needs of today’s agricultural industry with our combined 2600+ employees providing lending, risk management, technology, commodity marketing, and customer and employee education.

We have employment opportunities across our combined eight states. FCSAmerica is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, and has 42 local offices; AgCountry is headquartered in Fargo, ND and has 45 local offices; and Frontier Farm Credit is headquartered in Manhattan, KS and has six local offices. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.