Based in Dallas, Vernon Williams is a Senior Vice President at Partner Valuation Advisors with over a decade of experience in valuations, rent studies, and consulting. His primary focus has been on the "Core Three" commercial property types throughout his career: industrial, office, and retail, with a strong emphasis on industrial assets.
With additional expertise in valuing agricultural and special-use properties, Vernon brings a well-rounded perspective to complex real estate challenges. Known for his analytical approach and strong background in data interpretation, statistical modeling, and problem-solving, he is adept at transforming complex datasets into actionable insights to drive strategic decision-making and improve business performance.
Before joining Partner Valuation Advisors, Vernon began his career in the investment brokerage industry, working as an investment trader and wholesaler for Fortune 100 companies, including Bank of America and Wachovia Bank, now Wells Fargo. His ability to assess market conditions and adapt to regulatory changes laid a strong foundation for his transition into real estate appraisal in 2014 when he joined Integra Realty Resources (acquired by JLL in 2016), where he remained until mid-2025.
Highlights
- Over 10+ years in real estate appraisal; core three with heavy industrial emphasis
- 5+ years of experience in special use properties (airport-related facilities, gun ranges, etc.)
- 5+ years of experience in agricultural use properties (ranches, greenhouses, etc.)
Education & Affiliations
- Master of Science - The University of Texas at Dallas
- Bachelor of Arts - The University of Texas at San Antonio
- Appraisal Institute – Affiliate Member
Appraisal Licenses
As Managing Director for Partner Valuation Advisors, Erik Hill oversees the firm's growth in the Dallas market. He also serves as National Practice Lead for the Healthcare and Life Science practice.
Mr. Hill brings 17 years of commercial real estate experience to his role at Partner. The array of valuation and advisory services he delivers includes real property and going-concern appraisals, fair market rent studies for lease negotiation and Stark compliance, purchase price allocations for FASB ASC 805 and ASC 820 compliance, and other consulting services. Mr. Hill was named as one of GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum's Fifty Under 40 in 2022.
Prior to joining Partner, Mr. Hill served as Managing Director and National Sector Lead of Healthcare and life Science at JLL Valuation Advisory. His focus included valuation consulting for hospitals, medical office buildings, surgery centers, imaging centers, behavioral hospitals, substance abuse treatment centers, labs, GMP/cGMP facilities, and others. Before joining JLL in 2016, Mr. Hill served on the National Healthcare Practice at Integra Realty Resources in Dallas. Before launching his career in appraisal, Mr. Hill spent ten years as a commercial real estate broker with Coldwell Banker Commercial in Waco, TX where he was involved in sales, acquisitions, and leasing of retail, office, industrial and multifamily properties.
Brian L. Chandler serves as Senior Managing Director for Partner Valuation Advisors. In this role, Mr. Chandler participates in the national leadership of the firm and directs the Raleigh, North Carolina team. He also serves as National Practice Lead for Seniors Housing which is focused on conducting appraisals, market studies, large portfolio engagements, and consulting assignments for Seniors Housing and Healthcare properties nationwide.
With over 30 years of commercial real estate experience, Mr. Chandler offers extensive experience in the preparation and desk review of consulting and valuation reports, market studies, and cash flow analysis reports for owners and developers, insurance companies, pension fund advisors, governmental agencies, commercial lending institutions, and investment companies experience. In addition to his valuation experience, Mr. Chandler brings a rich perspective from his experience in real estate brokerage, tenant representation, and asset management.
Prior to Partner Valuation Advisors, Mr. Chandler served as Managing Director for JLL Valuation and Advisory, overseeing the Seniors Housing and Healthcare teams for over six years. Earlier in his career, Mr. Chandler served in various Managing Director/Partner roles at a national valuation firm in Dallas, Texas.