About
ACT Appraisal is devoted to your success.
We are committed to our client’s success. Because of our commitment, we have designated team members that will become an extension of your staff, ready to assist you with all of your appraisal needs.
These team members use an intelligent process of selecting appraisers based on their proximity to the subject property, certifications, experience, and our ranking/rating system to ensure your appraisals are completed by a competent, responsive appraiser.
ACT Appraisal, Inc. is dedicated to providing accurate, concise, and timely appraisal services. Our QC department is comprised solely of in-house appraisers. Each appraisal that comes through ACT is manually reviewed by our QC department to ensure that it meets industry standards, as well as underwriting overlays specific to each client.
Our people make us different.
Bryan Franks – Founder
Has extensive experience in Real Estate Valuation. He has 25+ years as a certified appraiser in the state of Illinois. Bryan currently lives in St Charles with his wife Erika and two children.
Erika Franks – Chief Operations Officer
Erika has vast experience in the appraisal management field and real estate field. Erika has been with ACT Appraisal, Inc. for the past 20+ years and is also a licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Illinois. Erika currently lives in St. Charles with her husband Bryan and two children.
Paul Jakl – Chief Financial Officer
Paul has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Paul has 20+ years of experience serving as a Corporate Accountant and Financial Analyst for companies such as Pepsi Cola General Bottlers, Nextel (Sprint) and The Chamberlain Group. Paul currently lives in St. Charles with his wife Jennifer and three boys.
Ron Waite – National Sales Manager
Ron has 30+ years experience in the mortgage origination and management side of the industry. He has a very diverse perspective of the mortgage business and the relationship with residential appraisals. Ron lives in Elk Grove Village with his wife of 35 years.
