About Us
Meet MLA
Formed in 2025 through the merger of Miller, Long & Associates, Inc. and Vail Appraisal, LLC, MLA Valuation & Advisory unites decades of trusted expertise under one name. Led by Jared Schweitzer, MAI, SRA; Greg Mackey, MAI, AI-GRS; Chris Vail, MAI; and Matt Vail, MLA has become one of the largest and most respected real property valuation firm in the Mid-Atlantic.
Our mission is simple: deliver defensible, data-driven valuation and consultation services that empower clients to make confident, informed decisions. We combine deep regional roots with modern technology and a commitment to accuracy, integrity, and client service.
About Us:
Our Mission Is Simple:
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Deliver defensible, data-driven valuation and consultation services
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Combine deep regional roots with modern technology
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Unwavering commitment to accuracy, integrity, and service
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Empower clients to make confident, informed decisions
Every member of our team holds a Virginia Certified General or Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser license, with additional credentials extending into West Virginia. Our appraisers and advisors bring proven expertise across diverse industries, including:
Financial Institutions & Developers
Property Owners & Public Companies
Law Firms & Accounting Firms
Estate Planners & Institutional Clients
Government Agencies & Departments of Transportation
Easement Holders & Utility Companies
This broad experience allows MLA to deliver precise, defensible results in high-stakes matters, from litigation support and complex portfolios to single-asset valuations.
Meet Our Team
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Jared Schweitzer, MAI, SRA
Partner
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Greg Mackey, MAI, AI-GRS
Partner
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Chris Vail, MAI
Partner
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Matt Vail
Partner
Our Team
Our firm is built on the strength of our people: seasoned professionals and dedicated associates who uphold the highest standards of accuracy and ethics.
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Thomas “Tuck” Barlow, MAI, SRA
Senior Associate
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Patricia C. Boone, MAI
Senior Associate
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M. Kirby Smeltzer, Jr.
Senior Associate
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Samuel B. Long, MAI, CRE, SRA
Senior Associate
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M. Hanes Feldmann
Senior Associate
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H. Luke Higginbotham
Associate
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Thomas Allen
Senior Associate
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Jack Bailey
Associate
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Christian Smith
Associate
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Brent Stover
Associate
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Jackie Moore
Office Administrator
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Janet Ball
Administrative Assistant
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Becky Baldwin
Administrative Assistant