Lucas Rotter
About Lucas Rotter
Lucas Rotter is the CEO and Co-Founder of Valcre, a company that assists appraisers in increasing report volume efficiently. He also serves as an Investor and Board Member at Bmmpr and is a Venture Partner at The Veteran Fund, focusing on military veteran-led technology startups.
Work at Valcre
Lucas Rotter serves as the CEO and Co-Founder of Valcre, a company established in 2016. Valcre focuses on enhancing the efficiency of appraisers by providing a system that enables them to produce detailed, custom-branded reports in less time. The platform aims to help appraisers increase their monthly report volume without requiring additional time or effort. Under his leadership, Valcre has positioned itself as a key player in the appraisal technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Lucas Rotter earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Rhetoric from Willamette University. He furthered his education at the Appraisal Institute, where he studied Commercial Appraisal Trainee and achieved State Certification. This educational background supports his expertise in valuation and technology within the commercial real estate sector.
Background
Before co-founding Valcre, Lucas Rotter held various positions in the valuation and advisory services industry. He worked as a Valuation Analyst at Powell Banz Valuation, LLC, and later at Colliers International Valuation & Advisory Services, where he served as Director of Valuation Technology and Enterprise Architect. His experience spans multiple roles in different locations, including Salem, Los Angeles, and Portland.
Achievements
Lucas Rotter has been recognized in the industry for his contributions to commercial real estate appraisal and technology adoption. He was featured in ConnectCRE's Next Generation Awards as a National Winner and participated in a weekend interview by Bisnow. Additionally, he hosted a podcast series titled 'Opinions of Value' and has been involved in discussions regarding the slowdown in commercial real estate appraising and the role of women in the appraisal field.
Current Roles and Involvement
In addition to his role at Valcre, Lucas Rotter is an Investor and Board Member at Bmmpr since 2018 and a member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization since 2020. He also serves as a Venture Partner at The Veteran Fund, which focuses on investing in military veteran-led technology startups. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to supporting innovation and entrepreneurship within the veteran community.