History of UTCAP

The Utah Coalition of Appraisal Professionals (UTCAP) began under the name United Appraisers of Utah, and was formed in 2009.  The recently introduced HVCC (home valuation code of conduct) legislation and other changes imposed onto the residential valuation industry, created a need for an unified voice for Appraisers.

Since 2009 coalition board members, as well as many general members,
have attended most every meeting of the Utah Division of Real Estate Appraisal Licensing Board meetings, one of the most important and influential meetings held in Utah to discuss the appraisal industry. UTCAP has been given tasks and opportunities to serve and give meaningful input to the Division of Real Estate appraisal board.

About UTCAP

UTCAP is a member organization of the Utah Appraiser Association (UAA), which is the main lobbying party for appraiser organizations in Utah. UTCAP holds 3 seats on this board and is proud to represent the needs of residential appraisers in state-wide lobbying efforts.

UTCAP is also a member organization of the National Association of Appraisers and is part of their Board of Governors. With thousands of individual members nationwide as well as the memberships of state coalitions like UTCAP, the NAA has taken representation of appraiser’s interest to a national level. Your UTCAP membership includes an affiliate membership to the NAA with a designated membership available.

The UTCAP board is involved in current and ongoing changes on a state and national level and continues to fight for the Utah residential appraiser.

 

Meet The 2024 Board of Directors

Yvette Visser - Past President

Cory Larsen- Treasurer

Kevin Nielsen- Secretary

Rick Young- Board Member

Mike Watts - Board Member

Darin Grange - Board Member

Bessy Nielson - Board Member

Kelton Kleinman - President

Kelton began appraising in 1996 with World Savings Bank. He was a Division Appraisal Manager there before coming home to Utah to begin a private appraisal practice. He currently serves as a State Appraisal Experience Reviewer and owner of MountainView Appraisal.

Mike Price- Board Member

Rachael Frost - President Elect

Past Presidents

2023 Yvette Visser
2022 Darcia Wentz
2021 Cheryl Dijorno