To ensure we meet each client’s unique requirements, our staff includes an experienced leadership team along with former State Certified Appraisers, DE Underwriters, National Production Managers, and Mortgage Banking Executives.
Our Team
BUSINESS HOURS: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Eastern, Monday through Friday
COMPLETE FILE MANAGEMENT: From appraiser acceptance through report delivery
FAST RESPONSES: All messages in queue are answered within 1 hour during business hours
MEET OUR SENIOR LEADERS
John Fraas
- Chief Executive Officer
As the Chief Executive Officer of Class Valuation, John Fraas is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and aiding in the execution of the company’s strategic plans. John is passionate about helping the company to
Scot Rose
- Chief Innovation Officer
With over 20 years of valuation industry experience, Scot Rose joined Class Valuation in April 2018 as the Chief Innovation Officer. In this role, Scot partners with industry stakeholders and the Class executive team to
Jon Tallinger
- Chief Growth Officer
Since helping to start Class as its first employee in 2009, Jon has played several key roles throughout the company. Now, his primary focus is planning and leading the company’s growth initiatives. Under Jon’s direction,
John Hamameh
- Chief Legal and Compliance Officer
John oversees the Regulatory Compliance and Legal functions of Class as well as Quality Control on the operational end. In his role, an emphasis is placed on obtaining the equilibrium of compliance, efficiency, and quality
Gary Ferguson
- Chief Technology Officer
As Chief Technology Officer of Class Valuation, Gary Ferguson is focused on creating a frictionless appraisal experience for clients through technological innovation – all with the goal of creating long-term solutions for increased borrower satisfaction.
Stephanie Holdsworth
- Chief Operating Officer
As Chief Operating Officer of Class Valuation, Stephanie Holdsworth leads our Operations Team, including innovation operations, training, development, client on-boarding and information systems. Stephanie has more than 17 years in the mortgage industry, and has
Erik Richard
- Chief Operating Officer - Specialty Teams
Erik Richard has more than 20 years of experience in the mortgage and valuation industry, and was the Founder & CEO of Landmark Network, a leading appraisal management and technology company acquired by Class Valuation
Tim Staudenmaier
- Chief Digital Officer
As Chief Digital Officer, Tim focuses on technology and processes that support the modernization of valuation and collateral risk assessment. Prior to joining Class, Tim served as Fannie Mae’s manager of Collateral Strategy and Innovation,
Jeff Sperber
- Chief Financial Officer
As Chief Financial Officer, Jeff is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting and finance activities. He has over thirty years of experience, working in businesses ranging from start-ups to multi-billion dollar global companies in both
