Learn about the Real Estate Appraiser Commission members and find public meetings, agendas and minutes.
Mission statement
The purpose of this advisory commission is to provide new insights, solve business problems, and serve as a liaison between appraisal practitioners, the public, and the Department of Licensing.
About the commission
The members of the commission have the following duties and responsibilities:
- Meet at the call of the director or upon its own initiative.
- Serve as a liaison between licensed appraisers, the public, and the Department of Licensing.
- Study the Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act (18.140 RCW) and recommend changes to the director or the legislature.
How to serve on the commission
Want to serve on the Real Estate Appraiser Commission? Submit a Real Estate Appraiser Commission application.
Commission members
Below are the current commission members, roles, and term expiration dates.
| Member | Role | Term expires |
|---|---|---|
| Denise Stephens, Certified Residential | Chair | January 10, 2026 |
| Stan Sidor, Certified General | Vice Chair | January 10, 2026 |
| Scott Biethan, Certified General | Commissioner | January 31, 2027 |
| Joe Moore, Licensed Real Estate Appraiser | Commissioner | January 31, 2030 |
| Dean Potter, Certified General | Commissioner | January 31, 2027 |
| Vacant | Commissioner | N/A |
| Vacant | Commissioner | N/A |
Commission meetings
This is a record of the meeting schedule, agendas, minutes, and materials related to each Real Estate Appraiser Commission meeting. To request meeting materials in an alternative format, email collect@dol.wa.gov or call 360-664-1388.
All meetings are held virtually through Microsoft Teams. Board members attend online only, not in-person. You may attend virtually or in-person. For those who want to attend in-person, we provide a meeting room to view a livestream of the meeting. You can participate in the meeting through either attendance option. Please contact DOLBoards@dol.wa.gov with any questions.
The in-person options are held at our Business and Professions Division, located at:
405 Black Lake Blvd
Olympia, WA 98502
Map and directions
Upcoming meetings
There are no meetings scheduled at this time.
Past meetings
| Meeting date and location | Agenda, minutes, and other materials |
|---|---|
| October 16, 2025 |
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| July 24, 2025 |
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| April 17, 2025 |
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| January 16, 2025 |
To request any of these materials in an alternative format, please see our contact information below.