Troy, Mich.-headquartered real estate appraisal management company Class Valuation has expanded its national sales team with the appointments of Jim Bannister and Scott Shaw as senior sales executives. Together, the two bring more 45 years of combined experience in mortgage lending, financial services and technology to the company’s expanding leadership.
Bannister is a mortgage lending sales executive with over two decades of experience. Known for his consultative sales approach and extensive product expertise, he’s been recognized for providing customized mortgage solutions and consistently surpassing sales targets at Cotality (formerly CoreLogic Inc.), First American Financial Corp., Black Knight Financial Services, and Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
Class Valuation stated in a release it expects Bannister’s “client-first mentality and strong industry relationships will foster ongoing growth and service excellence.”
“There’s a clear shift occurring in the valuation space, and Class is at the forefront,” Bannister stated. “This is the type of momentum you want to join when you’re committed to delivering real impact.”
Shaw joins Class Valuation with more than 25 years of experience in financial technology and mortgage lending. He has held senior sales roles at Intel, Cotality, First American Financial Corp., Black Knight Financial Services, and ICE. He’s earned his record of leading high-growth initiatives, including doubling revenue at Clear Capital and generating over $12 million in new revenue at ICE.
Shaw is “widely recognized as a trusted advisor to top industry executives and has established a strong reputation for product knowledge, leadership, and team mentorship,” according to Class Valuation.
“Class isn’t just evolving, it’s redefining what modern valuation looks like,” noted Shaw. He called his new job at the company “a unique opportunity to help shape a market alongside people who truly understand where the industry is headed.”
“The addition of Jim and Scott marks an exciting milestone as we continue to invest in top-tier talent that supports our clients’ success,” said John Fraas, CEO of Class Valuation. The company said its expanding team embodies its mission “to modernize the appraisal process with innovative data, AI, and automation, while still delivering the hands-on service that lenders depend on.”
