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OUR VISION, VALUES & LEADERSHIP

Mission

First Choice strives to be the best managed appraisal solutions provider across the United States by delivering high quality valuation services – complimented by prompt service, competitive pricing, and active communication – in a compliant manner that mitigates risk and facilitates sound lending decision for Clients.

Vision

Core Values

Clients enjoy an excellent customer service experience built on exceptional service, professional courtesy, active communication, consistent quality, and complete compliance throughout the entire appraisal process.

First Choice’s primary focus is to deliver an excellent customer service experience! This emphasis is based on our values of placing customers first, service before self, respect, inclusiveness, quality, integrity, and compliance. Bringing all the pieces together for you – Quality, Integrity, and Compliance – is our top priority.

Leadership

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VP of Client Accounts

Jared joined the First Choice family in 2015 during an early growth period. He contributed significantly to the hiring, training, and professional development of an expanded Account Management Team. Jared’s role evolved as he developed and strengthened Client relationships throughout the First Choice service area.

VP of Client Accounts

Jared Willis

Jared Willis

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Client Accounts Manager

Amber Stojanov is the Client Accounts Manager at First Choice. With 14 years of experience in the mortgage lending industry, and seven years’ experience in the AMC space.

Amber Stojanov

Client Accounts Manager

Amber Stojanov

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SW Account Executive

Travis Driggs is the Account Executive working out of the SW Division of First Choice.  Since Joining the team in early 2020, Travis has diligently learned everything he could regarding FCAM and the industry.

Acccount Executive

Travis Driggs

Travis Driggs

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Vendor Manager

Tara Keitz is the Vendor Manager at First Choice. She enjoys working with the best appraisers in the industry today throughout the Western region.

Vendor Manager

Tara Keitz

Tara Keitz

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General Manager

James A. Baumberger is the General Manager of First Choice, a division of NPAS, which operates an ethical cost-plus business model to serve lending clients nationwide. Jim has an outstanding record of providing inspirational executive leadership for appraisal organizations serving the financial services industry

James Baumberger

General Manager

James Baumberger

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Key Accounts Manager

John’s initiative to identify best practices and help train the Orders Team improved the level of customer service across the department. Based on delivering positive results for Clients, John was promoted to Fulfillment Manager in 2017 then stepped into the Key Accounts Manager role in 2019.

Key Accounts Manager

John Weisser

John Weisser

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Appraisal Program Manager

Kelli Clark is the Appraisal Program Manager at First Choice. Kelli leads the staff appraiser program and the company’s appraiser trainee program.

Kelli Clark

Appraisal Program Manager

Kelli Clark

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CONTACT US

West Coast Corporate Offices

10250 SW Greenburg Rd – Suite 201, Portland, OR 97223

866.831.2436

Southwest Division Offices

3233 W Peoria Ave – Suite 217, Phoenix, AZ 85029

602.946.4175

Southeast Division Offices

144 East Ivybridge Dr

Hubert, NC 28539

910.300.9265

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