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Member Spotlight: Janie Gatzman, ARA

By ASFMRA Press posted 10-05-2017 10:21 AM

  

Farming has been in Janie Gatzman’s family for four generations.  As soon as she was big enough to sit in front of him, her father had her out on a Honda 3-wheeler checking water with him on their almond farming and processing operation.  The passion and knowledge he shared with her was contagious and from a young age, she knew she would find a career centered in ag.  JGatzman.jpg

A passion for the topics of land use and water policy, a love of being outdoors and meeting new people lead Janie down a road of trial and error while trying to find the right career.  After internships with the Farm Bureau and a stint, in law school Janie found the perfect combination of what she wanted in a job with ag appraisal. 

A member since 2003, Janie first discovered ASFMRA while working her first appraisal job at Farm Credit.  “All of my coworkers recommended ASFMRA because the curriculum is centered on agriculture” said Janie, “I remain on the cutting edge of my field due to my involvement with the ASFMRA and with the California Chapter of ASFMRA.”  Offering up-to-date courses on the latest issues affecting the ag industry makes it easier to stay on topic of changing trends in the profession.  Which, as Janie notes is very important for appraisers who “trade in information and having the best understanding of the most current market information makes you the most effective appraiser”.

Networking opportunities are also abundant when one joins ASFMRA. “Developing my network of industry resources (clients, local farmers, fellow appraisers, lenders, etc.) has been the single most important asset for my business success,” said Janie, emphasizing how it was also important to build her reputation as a trustworthy, no-biased and skilled real estate professional. 

Janie currently runs her own appraisal business, Gaztman Appraisal in Modesto, CA.  Outside of work, Janie enjoys spending time with her husband and four children.  Sharing experiences that she and her husband loved growing up like raising animals, camping and skiing are some of her happiest moments.  In her, few quiet moments Janie can be found reading literature, history or the newspaper. 


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