Meet Our Team

Louis C. Wren, MAI, SRA, Realtor Emeritus, and Senior Partner of Wren Appraisal, L.C.  Louis started his appraisal career in 1968.  He has earned the MAI and SRA designations through the Appraisal Institute, as well as the utmost in respect from his many peers, banking institutions and clients.

He is an Iowa General Certified and Illinois General Certified Appraiser.  As well, he holds an Iowa Real Estate Brokers license.  He subscribes to the Employee Relocation Council and is a member of the National Association of Realtors.  He has participated in numerous appraisal seminars as well as broker and appraisal roundtables.  He has been asked to speak to groups of Realtors and lenders regarding appraisal topics.  He actively participates in local and regional AI committees and is a past president of the Iowa chapter of the Appraisal Institute’s forerunner, the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers.

Heather J. Wren, SRA is a Partner of Wren Appraisal, L.C.  Heather's appraisal career started after graduating from the University of Iowa in 1992. She has earned her SRA designation in 2007 through the Appraisal Institute and is working toward her MAI designation. In addition, she is an Iowa General Certified and Illinois General Certified Appraiser.  Heather is currently an appraiser for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Clinton, Scott, Muscatine Counties in Iowa, and Rock Island County in Illinois.  She is also an approved FHA appraiser. 

Broadening her experience, she also has two years of experience appraising in the Kansas City metro area, a major Midwestern urban center. Heather has been a guest lecturer and an instructor for appraisal requirements of Veteran's Administration guidelines. She is proud to carry on the family tradition of providing appraisal excellence. 

Angela Snyder, SRA

Angela joined our office in 2016 with a background including a degree in Construction Engineering from Iowa State University.  She is an Iowa Certified Residential and Illinois Certified Residential Appraiser.  Angela earned her SRA designation from the Appraisal Institute in 2020.  She is also an approved FHA appraiser.  Angela heads our Ames Branch, providing service to our clients in central Iowa in the Des Moines-Ames corridor and surrounding market.  

Theresa is responsible for the organization and coordination of office operations, procedures, and resources to facilitate organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Theresa joined Wren Appraisal in 2008.

Norma has been a partner of Wren Appraisal since its inception. Norma has played an active role in the management and supports the firm as a Research Analyst.