In a recent appointment by Governor Greg Abbott, Ray “Chance” Bolton has been named the Chair of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, with the term's length being at the discretion of the Governor, according to a statement from the Office of the Texas Governor. The Board, which focuses on the standards and education of real estate appraisers and trainees in Texas, is poised to gain from Bolton's experience in the real estate appraisal and brokerage industries.
Based in Lakeway, Bolton manages Bolton Real Estate Consultants, Ltd., and runs Bolton Real Estate Services as the owner and broker, his breadth of expertise spanning both real estate appraisal and brokerage. He is credentialed as a licensed Texas Real Estate Appraiser and Real Estate Broker and boasts specialized designations such as the Certified Commercial Real Estate Appraiser from the National Association of Real Estate Appraisers and the General Accredited Appraiser from the National Association of REALTORS, which signifies a level of professional achievement and commitment to the field that adds a layer of assurance to the governor's pick for the role; moreover, he is also recognized for his previous involvement with the Lake Travis Education Foundation and his membership on the State Bar of Texas’ Law Focused Education Committee.
Chance Bolton's academic background is grounded in a Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship obtained from the University of Houston, and his professional experience is further enriched by his service in the United States Navy, as reported by the Office of the Texas Governor.
