Board Members and Staff
The Real Property Appraiser Board's five members are appointed by the Governor to five-year terms. No member may serve consecutive terms. From each congressional district, the Governor shall select one member, two of whom must be certified general real property appraisers. The third may be a licensed or certified residential real property appraiser. Two members, one representative of financial institutions and one licensed real estate broker or salesperson, are selected at large.
Chairperson of the Board
Wade Walkenhorst, Lincoln
Financial Institutions Representative
Term Expires: January 1, 2024Vice-chairperson of the Board
Bonnie M. Downing, Dunning
Certified General Appraiser
3rd District Representative
Term Expires: January 1, 2025Cody Gerdes, Lincoln
Certified General Appraiser
1st District Representative
Term Expires: January 1, 2026Kevin P. Hermsen, Gretna
Certified General Appraiser
2nd District Representative
Term Expires: January 1, 2027Thomas M. Luhrs, Imperial
Certified General Appraiser
Licensed Real Estate Broker Representative
Term Expires: January 1, 2023Appraiser Board Staff:
Tyler N. Kohtz, Director
tyler.kohtz@nebraska.gov
(402) 471-9015Allison Nespor
Licensing Programs Manager
allison.nespor@nebraska.gov
402-471-9024Kashinda Sims
Education Program Manager
kashinda.sims@nebraska.gov
402-471-9015
