From the NFL to Walker & Dunlop - Casey Merrill joins W&D's Apprise Team

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Walker & Dunlop has appointed Casey Merrill as Managing Director for the West Coast Region, expanding its Apprise platform. Merrill, with over 35 years of real estate appraisal experience and a background in the NFL, aims to enhance Apprise's market presence. Apprise, a subsidiary of Walker & Dunlop, specializes in valuations and consulting, having valued $150 billion in commercial properties annually. This strategic move is part of Walker & Dunlop's commitment to leveraging digital innovation in the appraisal industry and expanding its client base across the U.S.

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• Appointment of Casey Merrill as Managing Director enhances leadership and growth potential.
• Merrill's extensive experience in real estate appraisal positions Apprise for greater market penetration.
• Apprise has a strong track record, valuing $150 billion in properties annually, indicating strong business performance.

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BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. expanded its Apprise platform today with the addition of Casey Merrill as Managing Director – West Coast Region Lead. Highly regarded in the industry for his attention to detail and steadfast sense of commitment, Merrill is recognized for providing strategic valuations and consulting services on a wide variety of property types nationally, and on the West Coast where he will be expanding Apprise's presence.

"I'm thrilled to join Walker & Dunlop and build on the success of the expanding Apprise platform," said Merrill. "I trust in the company's leadership and mission and look forward to leveraging my experience to expand the team in the region and take business to the next level."

Most who know him will attest to his leadership skills and tenacity that were honed from his career prior to commercial real estate as an NFL defensive end. Playing for eight seasons on the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants, Merrill was drafted in to the NFL in 1979 and brings the hard work ethic to Apprise, along with 35 years of real estate appraisal experience. 

"Casey truly embodies our culture and the Walker Way, and we are excited to welcome him to our growing Apprise team," said Meghan Czechowski, Senior Vice President and Head of Apprise. "As we continue to modernize the appraisal industry, Casey will be critical to achieving our goals of investing in the next generation and leveraging digital innovation to provide great service and partnership to our clients."

Prior to joining Walker & Dunlop, Merrill worked as executive managing director of the Southwest Region for Colliers International Valuation & Advisory Services where he was responsible for valuations and consulting services in CA, HI, AZ, NV and NM. Before Colliers, Merrill worked as a managing director at CBRE and vice president of appraisals at Wells Fargo.

Merrill earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Davis, and has the following credentials: MAI (Member of Appraisal Institute designation), ASA, (Accredited Senior Appraiser designation), and FRICS, (Fellow Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors designation). He is also a member of the Appraisal Institute, the American Society of Appraisers, and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Apprise, a wholly owned subsidiary of Walker & Dunlop, is focused exclusively on the U.S. market. The firm's national team has a collective track record of valuing $150 billion worth of commercial real estate properties, comprising more than 900,000 units per year. Leveraging proprietary technology, Apprise serves a client base that includes GSE lenders, owners/operators, banks, and institutional lenders. The Apprise team specializes in FIRREA- and USPAP-compliant appraisals, as well as consulting assignments for multifamily assets.

About Walker & Dunlop

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry in the United States, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where Americans live, work, shop and play — to life. Our people, brand and technology make W&D one of the most insightful and customer-focused firms in our industry. With more than 1,400 employees across every major U.S. market, Walker & Dunlop has consistently been named one of Fortune's Great Places to Work^® and is committed to making the commercial real estate industry more inclusive and diverse while creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.

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SOURCE Walker & Dunlop, Inc.

FAQ

Who is Casey Merrill and what is his role at Walker & Dunlop?

Casey Merrill has been appointed as the Managing Director for the West Coast Region at Walker & Dunlop's Apprise platform.

What is the significance of the $150 billion valuation by Apprise?

Apprise's valuation of $150 billion in commercial real estate properties reflects its strong market position and operational capacity.

When was Casey Merrill appointed at Walker & Dunlop?

Casey Merrill was appointed on October 17, 2022.

What area will Casey Merrill lead for Walker & Dunlop?

Casey Merrill will lead the West Coast Region for Walker & Dunlop.

What is the Apprise platform focused on?

The Apprise platform specializes in valuations and consulting for the commercial real estate market.