Governor Greg Abbott appointed two new members to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB): Tony “Mark” Luna Jr. and Clayton Ripley. Both received Senate Confirmation. He also appointed Board Member R. Chance Bolton as the new Board chair and reappointed Stephanie Robinson, Ph.D. (pictured below).
R. Chance Bolton
Bolton was appointed on May 19, 2025 to serve as TALCB chair. He previously served the Board as vice chair and was appointed as an appraiser member in 2016.
Bolton is a Texas Certified General Real Estate Appraiser and a licensed real estate broker. He is the president of Bolton Real Estate Consultants LLC, a more than 50-year-old commercial real estate appraisal company specializing in complex appraisal assignments throughout Texas.
"It’s an honor to serve as chair of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board. I’m committed to upholding the integrity of the appraisal profession and ensuring that our standards continue to reflect the evolving needs of Texas appraisers and those aspiring to become one."
R. Chance Bolton
Tony “Mark” Luna Jr.
Luna is a Lubbock native and was appointed to the Board as an appraiser member with a term set to expire January 31, 2031.
He is the managing director of the Valbridge Property Advisors Lubbock Office, and he holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas Tech University.
Clayton Ripley
Ripley, from Austin, was appointed to the Board as a public member with a term set to expire January 31, 2031. He also serves as board member and treasurer of the Texas Land Trust Council.
Ripley holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Baylor University and is a member of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants.
"I'm excited to serve the State of Texas in my role as board member for TALCB and look forward to carrying out the Governor's strategic plans for continued excellence in the state."
Clayton Ripley
Stephanie Robinson, Ph.D.
Robinson (pictured right), of McKinney, serves the Board as a public member and was first appointed in 2019. Her new Board term is set to expire January 31, 2031. She also serves on several public and nonprofit boards.
Robinson holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management, a Master of Science, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Learning Technologies from the University of North Texas.
"I’m truly grateful to be reappointed to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board. It’s a privilege to continue serving alongside such dedicated professionals to uphold standards that protect the public and support the quality of the appraisal profession in Texas."
Stephanie Robinson, Ph.D.
Outgoing Board Members
The Board thanks and appreciates the service of appraiser member Chair Sara Oates from Lubbock and public member Lisa Sprinkle from El Paso. TALCB staff is grateful for their contributions to Texas.
About TALCB
The Board performs duties related to the education, ethics, and certification and licensing of real estate appraisers and appraiser trainees. To learn more about TALCB, click here.
Meet the new board members at TALCB’s next meeting on Friday, August, 8, 2025 at the agency’s headquarters in Austin. A live-streaming option will also be available at that link as the meeting date approaches.
