Ms. Hovelin graduated Cum Laude from the University of Washington with a major in English and a minor in Environmental Studies. She joined the firm of McKee and Schalka in December of 2001. Previous work experience includes fitness instruction, legal research, graphic design and web construction.

As a Principal Appraiser, Ms. Hovelin has appraised a wide range of property types, including preparation of comprehensive narrative appraisals for vacant land, proposed properties, and existing improvements. Valuation has encompassed fee simple, leased fee and leasehold estates. Property types appraised have included office buildings, retail, biotechnology, industrial, condominium and apartment properties. Ms. Hovelin has extensive experience with both full and partial acquisition appraisals, for public agency acquisition. She is currently the primary appraiser for the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Project, and the Project Manager for the Mercer Corridor acquisitions for the City of Seattle.

Appraisal coursework includes USPAP, Business Practice and Ethics, Report Writing, Highest and Best Use & Market Analysis, Advanced Sale Comparison and Cost Approaches, Advanced Applications and Advanced Income Capitalization from the Appraisal Institute. In addition to her appraisal practice, she also supports computer network and software integration. Ms. Hovelin is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser (Washington State Certificate No. 1101666) and has completed the requirements of the continuing education program of the Appraisal Institute. She received her MAI (Member of Appraisal Institute) designation in 2010. Ms. Hovelin is a lifelong resident of the Seattle area.