About Us

Gina is responsible for the administration of the office as a whole and serves in the Property Appraiser’s place in his absence. In this role, she ensures the office provides quality customer service and a fair and equitable assessment roll. Gina began her career in the Clay County Property Appraiser’s office in 1990 and transferred to the Leon County Property Appraiser’s office in 1996. She graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate. She has earned two designations, Certified Supervisory Manager (CSM) and Certified Public Manager (CPM), from the Florida Center for Public Management at FSU. Additionally, Gina has earned her Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE) from the Florida Department of Revenue and Assessment Administration Specialist (AAS) from the International Association of Assessing Officers.

A graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Chris began working for the Property Appraiser’s office in March of 2000. He holds certifications from Microsoft, Oracle, and the International Association of Assessing Officers. He oversees the planning, development, implementation, and use of technology throughout the office and this public website. His areas of responsibility include the full range of information systems and telecommunications, including determining user requirements, recommending practical solutions, and leading efforts to improve the effective use of technology in our office.

Andy is responsible for promoting the office of the Leon County Property Appraiser by strengthening community relationships through public relations, marketing activities, social media engagement, and strategic public awareness campaigns. A graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Social Science, Andy began working for the Property Appraiser's office in 2021. Andy brings to the office over 20 years of public management experience and a diverse history of public engagement and community relations roles. He serves on the boards of Big Bend Cares and the Capital Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association and is an alum of Leadership Tallahassee Class 40. Andy has earned the Certified Florida Evaluator designation from the Florida Department of Revenue.

Amanda graduated from Barry University with a Bachelor’s in Public Administration and holds the Certified Public Manager (CPM) and Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE) designations. Passionate about Human Resources, Amanda’s primary goal is to ensure all employees have the tools and resources they need to succeed in the workplace. Amanda is responsible for managing all financial matters that include but are not limited to payroll, accounts payables, and balancing the checking and money market accounts. Quarterly reports required by the IRS and Unemployment Compensation, end of fiscal year closeout, and audits are also a vital part of her position.

Meghan is a life-long resident of Tallahassee and a proud graduate of the University of Florida. She holds the Certified Public Manager (CPM) designation from the Florida Center for Public Management at FSU, and the Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE) designation from the Florida Department of Revenue. With over ten years of experience serving the residents of Leon County and the state of Florida, Meghan oversees the administration of property tax exemptions and customer service.

As Chief Deputy of Appraisal Services, Nik is responsible for the annual valuation of various property types, including residential, commercial, industrial, vacant land, and agricultural properties. Additionally, he oversees in-depth audits by the Florida Department of Revenue for assessment equity and compliance with Florida Statutes. Nik has been with the Property Appraiser’s office for more than 20 years. During that time, he has completed over 400 hours of coursework with the International Association of Assessing Officers. This has earned him two professional designations - the Residential Evaluation Specialist (RES) and the Assessment Administration Specialist (AAS). Nik is a graduate of Florida State University.

Carmen is a proud graduate of Florida State University. She holds the Assessment Administration Specialist designation from the International Association of Assessment Officers (IAAO) and the Certified Florida Evaluator designation from the Florida Department of Revenue. In addition, she brings more than 30 years of legal, legislative, and administrative experience to our office. Carmen enjoys volunteering and is a long-time board member of the Tallahassee Veterans Legal Collaborative. She also serves on two committees: the IAAO Diversity and Inclusion Task Force and the IAAO Women’s Initiative Network.

Valencia has over 18 years of experience with the Leon County Property Appraiser’s Office. She is responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and facilitating digital content and implementing community outreach initiatives. Her work is vital in educating the public regarding our office’s primary roles and responsibilities, including broadening community awareness of various property tax exemptions. Valencia has a zeal for serving and educating others. During her 20 years as a Tallahassee resident, she has become involved with many local fraternal, professional, community, and service organizations.

Leisa has spent more than 30 years in the public and nonprofit sectors with most of her time in the Florida House of Representatives and Senate as staff for seven different Legislators. She brings a focus in policy, public relations and constituent services to the Property Appraiser’s office. As a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations, Leisa is a proud Gator, she has held the designation of an Accredited Public Relations practitioner since the 1990s. She is a past Board Chair of Whole Child Leon and a member of the Advisory Council of the South City Foundation.