Jennifer M. Neitzel
In 2024, Jennifer Neitzel retired after 33 years in public education and began a second career in real estate valuation. She is a Certified General Appraiser with Powell Banz Valuation, LLC, specializing in the valuation of commercial properties throughout Oregon. Her work includes property inspections, market research, analysis of sales and rental data, and review of deeds, leases, and financial statements to provide opinions of value for banks, attorneys, investors, estates, and other clients.
Jennifer is a member of the Appraisal Institute and currently serves as Education Chair for the Greater Oregon Chapter.
Prior to entering the appraisal profession, Jennifer spent 33 years in education, including 21 years as an elementary principal. She served as principal of Morningside Elementary and later opened and led Kalapuya Elementary for 13 years before retiring in June 2024.
Jennifer earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Oregon State University and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Portland State University. She has since completed extensive additional education and training in real estate appraisal and is a Certified General Appraiser.