Chad Barker
Chief Executive Officer
Chad Barker is a Certified Residential Appraiser and CEO of Velox Valuations, with more than 25 years of experience in the residential valuation industry. His career has evolved from performing appraisals and mentoring trainee appraisers to co-founding and operating direct-appraisal companies and appraisal management companies for more than 16 years.
Throughout his career, Chad has maintained a fundamental approach to business: create products and services that deliver measurable value to customers and empower an engaged, passionate workforce to deliver them exceptionally well. His deep respect for the appraisal profession continues to shape Velox Valuations and its commitment to modernizing residential valuation while maintaining the independence, expertise, and judgment of the professional appraiser.
Chad is frequently called upon to provide perspective on residential valuation, appraisal methodology, and emerging industry trends. His insights have been featured by Realtor.com, Mortgage Professional America, and Homes.com, among other industry and real estate publications.
A native of the Hoosier State and a graduate of Indiana University, Chad enjoys adventure travel with his wife of 30 years and their three children.