Travis Avant
Travis leads Compass South’s appraisal division and is a Certified General Appraiser in multiple states. He has ample experience appraising multiple types of commercial and recreational properties, timberland, and farmland. He is an Accredited Senior Appraiser with the American Appraisal Society and is a designated ARM-RP. He is also a designated Senior Appraiser with the International Right-A-Way Association, a member of the Appraisal Institute, and a designated Accredited Buyers Representative with the Local and National Realtor Association. Prior to forming Compass South, Travis served two terms as Sheriff of Colleton County, SC, then joined the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division as as an investigator. Travis is a graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina.
Brittany Avant
Brittany is a South Carolina Certified General Appraiser who focuses on commercial and recreational properties in the Charleston Tri-County area. Prior to her appraisal career, she was a grants manager with the South Carolina Department of Commerce. Brittany holds B.A. in Business Administration from Furman University, a Master’s Degree in International Business from the University of South Carolina, and is a member of the Appraisal Institute.
Jennifer Dean
Jennifer is a Certified General Appraiser in both North and South Carolina. In addition, she is a member of the National Appraisal Institute and Local Realtors Association. She has been affiliated with Compass South Appraisals since the company was formed. Jennifer has considerable experience appraising many property types, but specializes in improved commercial properties. Prior to joining the Compass South Appraisals team, Jennifer worked for Rhodes Oil Company. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Carolina.
Thomas Kirby
Thomas is a South Carolina Certified General Appraiser who has experience appraising commercial, industrial and agricultural properties. He specializes in timberland appraisals ranging from small recreational tracts to large, institutionally owned timberland packages. He is a member of the Society of American Foresters and the Abbeville County Forest Landowners Association. Thomas received both his Wildlife and Fisheries Biology Degree and Master of Forest Resources Degree from Clemson University.
Billy Nelson
Billy is a Real Property Appraiser and Registered Forester in Georgia, where he is also a member of the Georgia Forestry Association. Prior to joining Compass South Appraisals team, he worked for the Georgia Forestry Commission as a District Manager. Billy received his Forest Management degree from Auburn University.
Austin Rizer
Austin is a Certified General Appraiser in both South Carolina and Georgia. He has extensive experience appraising various property types, including improved commercial properties, but primarily focuses on agricultural properties. Austin is a member of the Appraisal Institute and holds a degree in Applied Economics and Statistics from Clemson University.
Tallon Temple
Tallonis a South Carolina Certified Residential Appraiser who is pursuing his Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License, and specializes in residential, land, and commercial appraisals. He is a member of the South Carolina Professional Appraisers Coalition and the Appraisal Institute. Tallon also maintains a South Carolina Real Estate License and is a member of the Realtor Association of the Greater Pee Dee. His professional experience includes sales, marketing, construction, and development management. Tallon received his Sport Administration degree from the University of South Carolina.
J. Marshall West
Marshall is a South Carolina Certified General Appraiser and a designated member of the Appraisal Institute. In 2019, he received the MAI and SRA designations. Marshall is a member of the South Carolina Professional Appraisers Coalition, where he currently serves as a Board member and Co-Chair of the Legislative Committee. Marshall received his Business Administration degree from The Citadel.
Sally Walker
Sally is a licensed realtor who serves as Office Manager for Compass South, Inc. Prior to joining our team, she worked at Copper Station Holdings. Sally received her Environmental Science Degree from Colby-Sawyer College in New London, NH.
