Meet our Appraisers

Melissa A. Dean Speert

President Of The Appraisal Department

What expertise do you bring to RWC?

I’ve been in real estate appraisal since 1999 and there’s not much that I haven’t seen or appraised! We’re lucky to focus on really interesting cases in the property tax and eminent domain worlds so I get to complete work on properties in all domains of the industry that regular bank work doesn’t always touch. I love being a partner with our clients – we work to maintain great relationships with our clients both in the private and public sectors and many have become friends along the way. My husband is a real estate sales agent, and we own some of our own investment properties, so I have a multi-faceted understanding of commercial real estate that never stops being boring to me.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

I’m a die-hard Buckeye fan so I love heading to games or watching at home. Family is important to me, and I spend as much quality time with my three kids, husband, and extended family whenever I can. We love going down to Florida to unwind and occasionally I like hitting Hollywood casino with friends for a fun night out. 

What do you love about Columbus?

I love Columbus because it offers the love and support of a small town with the vibrance and experiences of a big town. This city made all my dreams come true.