From NASA to potato farms, Glen Kemp’s career proves that no path in real estate appraisal is ever straight, but it can still lead somewhere meaningful.

In this inspiring episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” Glen Kemp reminds us that resilience often matters more than perfection.

Across four decades in commercial real estate appraisal, Glen has seen it all — dairy farms disguised as grazing land, helipads with no value, and software that changed the game long before most appraisers even knew it existed.

But what truly sets Glen apart isn’t the complexity of his assignments, it’s the clarity of his mindset.

He shares how a surprise pivot into technical writing at NASA gave him the benefits his family needed, and how he eventually returned to appraisal with a renewed sense of purpose. He also reflects on forgotten files that turned out to be historic appraisals, including one for the Panama Canal.

For Glen, the message is clear: this profession offers more than spreadsheets. It offers a front-row seat to history, a test of character, and a flexible path forward, even when life throws you a curveball.

Tune in to this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose” to hear Glen’s quietly powerful take on what it means to endure, adapt, and thrive as a modern appraiser.