Tara is a native of Putnam County Ohio where she grew up on her family livestock and grain operation. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor of administration degree from Tiffin University. Tara apprenticed under the guidance of Dick Putnam before becoming a Certified General Appraiser licensed in Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. She is a senior appraiser in the American Society of Equine Appraisers, International Society of Livestock Appraisers, and American Society of Farm Equipment Appraisers.
Tara specializes in agricultural properties with extensive experience in equine, swine, dairy, beef, poultry, and grain facilities. Jordan Crum, an appraiser from Hillsboro, joined the Consolidated Appraisal team in 2023 and is apprenticing under the guidance of Tara. Tara resides in Ottawa, Ohio with her husband, Tom, and three daughters.
Ohio Certified General Real Estate Appraiser #2018006147
Michigan Certified General Real Estate Appraiser #1202076940
American Society of Equine Appraisers, Senior Appraiser 06227
American Society of Livestock Appraisers, Senior Appraiser 08167
American Society Farm Equipment Appraisers, Senior Appraiser 08312