Ronald
C. Lachenmayer, SRA
Partner, President, Appraiser
After graduating from Cretin High School in 1973, Ron earned a business degree from Lakewood Community College. In 1978 he completed his education requirements and became an appraiser at Forsythe Appraisals.
In 1987, Ron Lachenmayer, Al Carufel, MAI and Brad Bjorklund, MAI co-founded BCL Appraisals, Inc. Today, the company has grown from three appraisers to twelve. As company president, Lachenmayer has stressed the importance of quality appraisal reporting and solid client-appraiser relationships. As a result, BCL Appraisals, Inc. has been serving some of the same clientele for over 25 years. In addition, the company has maintained positive relationships with its peers and established a friendly and respectable reputation among the competition.
Along with his appraisal work, Lachenmayer has given expert testimony in many court cases. He has served on the review panel for the Appraisal Institute as well as serving on the Education Commission. Ron has been featured in a number of articles including a feature in the Star Tribune, as well as various national magazines.
Lachenmayer is an avid handball player, winning first place in a number of state tournaments. In addition, he enjoys fishing, traveling and spending time with his family at his cabin on Bone Lake in Wisconsin.
