Lauren Tatum
Owner & Appraiser
Phone:
806.218.6772
Email:
Address:
PO Box 429
Smyer, TX 79367
A Bit About Me
With nearly a decade of real estate & chattel valuation experience in the Farm Credit System, as well as an additional four years contributing to & leading an internal marketing team, Lauren has proven her dedication to American agriculture. She is blessed by the opportunity to continue serving rural America by leveraging her agricultural roots, solid educational foundation, robust career experience, & honed talents in the areas of agriculture appraisal, marketing, & communications as the owner & appraiser at Covered Cross, LLC.
Originally from eastern NM, Lauren has lived and worked in west TX since 2017. She lives north of Ropesville, TX with her husband and four children. Faith & family are her priority. She has dedicated her professional career to the prosperity of American agriculture and is blessed to continue doing so as an independent appraiser.
Experience & Qualifications
April 2023 - March 2025
March 2021 - April 2023
February 2012 - March 2021
VP Marketing & Communications
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Developed & executed comprehensive advertising, branding, communications, and public relations strategies that aligned with the organization’s strategic vision, goals, & objectives
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Lead, mentored, & managed a high-performing team, while fostering a collaborative & results-driven work environment
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Upheld brand image across all marketing channels & materials
Marketing Specialist
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Involved in advertising efforts across all mediums & channels
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Developed internal & external communications
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Written & video storytelling
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Website maintenance
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Social media manager
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Significant contribution to internal scholarship programs
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Upheld brand & public image
Appraiser
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Agriculture real estate valuation of typical & large/complex properties:
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typical: irrigated & dry farms, pasture tracts, CRP, State Lease, BLM, & Forrest Service acreage
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large/complex: vineyards, wineries, peanut storage facilities, dairies, large ranches, & feed/grow yards
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ag improvements: rural residences, barns, shops, fences, corrals, etc.
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Track ground & surface water trends/value, present findings to water district boards
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Agriculture chattel valuation:
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dairy & beef cattle, feed & equipment, accounts receivables, growing crops, inventory, etc.
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Appraisal review experience
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USPAP & organizational standards compliance
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Maintain an extensive sales database
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Develop & maintain strong relationships with industry professionals:
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property owners, brokers, attorneys, CPAs, government agencies, county officials, lenders, industry groups, & other appraisers
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