Associate Broker | Texas · Appraiser, ARA | Texas

Background and Experience

Robby Vann grew up in Burnet County, Texas, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural education from Tarleton State University. He began his career in 1980 as an assistant county extension agent in Deaf Smith County.

Robby joined Farm Credit in 1982 as a loan officer, moved to the Farm Credit Bank of Texas as an appraiser in 1989, and assumed chief appraiser duties in 1995. He retired in May 2015 as Vice President of Collateral Risk Management and Chief Appraiser after a 33-year Farm Credit career.

Brokerage and Appraisal Experience

Through Chas. S. Middleton and Son, Robby offers farm and ranch brokerage and rural appraisal services. He is a Texas associate broker and state-certified general appraiser. He received the Accredited Rural Appraiser designation through the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers in 2006.

Recognition and Professional Service

Robby served on the Appraisal Foundation Advisory Council from 2001 to 2007 and has served as president of both the Texas Chapter of ASFMRA and the Texas Alliance of Land Brokers. In 2015, the Texas A&M Real Estate Center recognized his service to the rural real estate industry with an Award of Appreciation.

Family and Ranching

Robby operates his family ranch in Burnet County and has been involved in ranching in Burnet and Lampasas counties since the 1980s. Based near Lampasas, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Leigh, their three daughters, and their grandchildren.

Contact Robby

Discuss your farm and ranch brokerage or appraisal needs.

512-423-8112 · robby@csmandson.com