Our Team
Ben Bolinger
Owner
While attending college at Murray State University, Ben started his career as an Appraiser with a firm in Murray, KY. After earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Business, Ben moved back to his hometown of Hopkinsville, KY.
In 2008, Bolinger Appraisal was formed with only two employees—Ben and a part-time assistant. In the next few years, Ben obtained his Certified General Appraiser license and received his MAI and SRA designation through the Appraisal Institute. Ben has also received his ARA designation through the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers.
Today, the company has 8 full time employees and is one of the only firms in Kentucky to have an appraiser with a designation from both the Appraisal Institute and the ASFMRA.
Michael Mansfield
Appraiser
Michael “Todd” Mansfield has specialized in real estate appraisals since March 1, 2017. As an Associate Real Property Appraiser for Bolinger Appraisal, his real estate valuation experience includes a wide variety of single-family, multi-family and land properties throughout the western Kentucky and northern Tennessee area. Todd has completed the requirements to become a Certified Real Property Appraiser. Todd’s certification is expected in the spring of 2020. Once certified in Kentucky and Tennessee, Todd plans to become qualified to perform VA, USDA and FHA appraisals.
Todd is a member of Pennyrile Area Development District (PADD), Hopkinsville Community College (HCC) Foundation Board, SWK EDC Board, the Todd County Industrial Foundation, Elkton Rotary and is active at his church, Petrie Memorial UMC. In addition, Todd is active in his community as the head coach for a Todd County Middle School boys’ soccer team and a co-chair of the Elkton-Todd County Park.
Bill Jobe
Appraiser
After graduating from Western Kentucky University, Bill Jobe began a career in healthcare administration and human resources. While working in HR within the banking industry, Bill became interested in the real estate valuation profession and began appraising in 2017.
He has experience with a wide variety of residential properties including rural, unique, and complex properties. In addition, he also has experience in commercial properties.
Bill currently possesses an Associate License and is pursuing a Residential and General Certification.
Vulenzo Blount
Appraiser
Vulenzo has a passion for finding his clients the home of their dreams and selling their homes for them. He moved to the Hopkinsville area in 1990 from New Jersey. Being within close proximity to Ft. Campbell and Nashville, he and his family have access to the airport, entertainment venues and many amenities of interest.
Since February 2002, Vulenzo has been a licensed Real Estate agent. He has been a constant member of the Multi-Million-Dollar Club for his continued annual sales achievements.
Vulenzo has 25 years of factory experience with automotive and other industries. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Human Services and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management.
In 2019, Vulenzo started with Bolinger Appraisal as an Associate Real Property Appraiser with the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He is also a Real Estate Agent for Bolinger Real Estate & Auction.
Jeff Unfried
Appraiser
After graduating from Austin Peay State University, Jeff began working in finance with USDA-Farmers Home Administration and later with PADD-Kentucky Infrastructure Authority. In addition, Jeff is a lifelong farmer.
With a background in finance and agriculture he has gained experience in working with a variety of rural, unique and complex properties.
Amy Grabara
Appraisal Coordinator
Amy is our Appraisal Coordinator and has been with Bolinger Appraisal since September 2019. She is responsible for organizing and tracking all of our appraisal reports.
She works with the entire office to ensure reports are completed. She received a bachelors degree in Business Administration with a minor in communication from Lindsey Wilson College.