Walker & Dunlop, Inc. and GeoPhy expanded the footprint of its multifamily appraisal business, Apprise, with the addition of two regional leaders and managing directors. Based in Dallas, Sidney Womack brings over three decades of industry experience to Apprise and will lead the firm’s valuation activities in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas, according to a press release.
Kelly Hyde, based in Denver, comes to Apprise with a broad range of appraisal experience, including valuations for financial reporting. Hyde will lead the firm’s appraisal activities throughout Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
“As some of the most esteemed appraisers in the Southwest and Mountain Regions, Sid and Kelly will be critical in growing our presence across the United States,” Meghan Czechowski, head of valuation for Apprise, said in the release. “Pairing these two industry veterans with our tech-enabled appraisal process will reinforce and expand our core business to new markets. Their extensive experience in multifamily valuation, exceptional commitment to client service, and enthusiasm for embracing technology will provide a significant competitive advantage to our platform.”
Womack previously served as senior managing director for Cushman & Wakefield for over 15 years. In that role, he oversaw the firm’s valuation and advisory activities in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas from 2017 to 2021, and prior to that he oversaw Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Ohio.
Hyde brings a decade of multifamily valuation and advisory experience to Apprise, including the development and management of template and database training materials for more than 50 offices nationwide. She was most recently vice president at Duff & Phelps, LLC, where she directly managed portfolio valuations of over 100 properties and provided appraisals for collateral lending and financial reporting, including ASC 805 purchase price allocations and internal decision making.