Residential Mortgage Appraisal Review Manager

At Sunflower Bank, N.A., we’re experiencing great growth. Since our founding in 1892, we've been committed to serving our communities and supporting the team members who make it all possible. As a full-service financial institution, we offer a full range of relationship-focused services to meet personal, business, and wealth‑management financial objectives. Creating Possibility is not just our mission, it’s what we do every day for clients and associates.

Learn more about Sunflower Bank, N.A. at

At Sunflower Bank, N.A., we’re experiencing great growth. Since our founding in 1892, we've been committed to serving our communities and supporting the team members who make it all possible. As a full-service financial institution, we offer a full range of relationship-focused services to meet personal, business, and wealth‑management financial objectives. Creating Possibility is not just our mission, it’s what we do every day for clients and associates.

Learn more about Sunflower Bank, N.A. at

Sunflower Bank, N.A. is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to fill the position of a full‑time Residential Mortgage Appraisal Review Manager.

The position assists the Chief Appraiser and is primarily responsible for leading and actively participating in all aspects of the mortgage appraisal review function. The role will also serve as a back up to support the C&I appraisal review and environmental due diligence process.

This position serves as a working leader, providing management oversight for the Appraisal Review Team, Appraisal Desk operations, and Appraiser Panel Management program, while personally conducting residential appraisal reviews to support loan production objectives.

The role ensures the delivery of timely, compliant, and high‑quality appraisal review services that support the Mortgage Division’s goals for loan production, operational efficiency, exceptional borrower experience, and on‑time loan closings. The manager works collaboratively with Mortgage Origination, Mortgage Operations, Secondary Marketing, Risk Management, Compliance, and external appraisal partners to maintain a high‑performing appraisal review program.

• Mortgage Appraisal Desk Lead (1)
• Mortgage Appraisal Desk Specialist (1)
• Mortgage Appraisal Specialists/Reviewers (2)

The ideal candidate is a licensed residential appraiser with strong leadership experience, deep knowledge of appraisal regulations and valuation methodologies, and a demonstrated ability to balance risk management with production‑focused service delivery.

This role is a hands‑on leadership position that combines appraisal expertise, staff management, vendor oversight, and operational partnership. The successful candidate will serve as the Mortgage Division’s primary valuation leader, ensuring appraisal quality and compliance while helping the organization achieve its production, efficiency, borrower experience, and on‑time closing objectives.

• Lead, develop, coach, and manage the Appraisal Desk Lead, Appraisal Desk Specialist, and Appraisal Specialists/Reviewers.
• Establish performance standards, service‑level expectations, and quality metrics for the appraisal review team.
• Conduct performance evaluations, employee development planning, and ongoing coaching.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for appraisal‑related issues across the Mortgage Division.
• Participate in staffing, succession planning, and team development initiatives.

• Perform complex residential appraisal reviews for compliance, quality, credibility, and adherence to industry standards.
• Review appraisals for conformity with:
• USPAP requirements
• Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines
• FHA, VA, and USDA requirements
• Federal Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines
• Internal credit and valuation policies
• Assist with resolving valuation disputes, reconsiderations of value, and escalated appraisal concerns.
• Monitor appraisal review workflows to ensure timely completion and support on‑time loan closings.
• Identify…