Schoenne (pronounced sho-nee) & Associates was founded in 1983 in Vernon, B.C. by Wolfe Schoenne and has been a long trusted real estate appraisal and consulting firm. In 2019, with an equally experienced team, the firm was re-named Dedora Schoenne Appraisers. Building and maintaining our reputation as ethical, skilled, and trustworthy professionals will always be our paramount goal.
Taylor Dedora
Principal, AACI
Taylor joined the firm in 2008 as an associate and became its owner in 2018. Taylor was born and raised in Vernon and completed his degree at the University of Victoria. His personal and family background in geography, education, farming, and entrepreneurship shaped him into the passionate real estate consultant and investor you meet today. In his time away from the office, Taylor and his beautiful family take full advantage of everything the Okanagan offers – in every season. Taylor was a proud Rotarian from 2011 until 2019.
Hugh Rogers
Associate, CRA, CRP
Hugh began his appraisal career in 1987 in Saskatchewan. He joined our firm in 1993 and is our residential and reserve fund study (strata depreciation report) specialist. He completes appraisal and consulting work for all functions including litigation and court and estate matters and is trusted by strata corporations to help maintain their financial health. Hugh has a wonderful family and is an avid golfer, runner and outdoorsman.
Guy Robertson
Associate, AACI
Guy joined our team in 2010 and completes a wide array of commercial, industrial, development land, multi-family, and residential assignments for all functions. He is entrusted by clients to provide solutions and sound advice. When not in the office or viewing property, Guy and his lovely wife enjoy exploring our region and planet – whether it be via their car, boat, or plane.
Macy Burke
Associate, AACI
Macy joined our firm in 2019 and completes a diverse range of commercial, agricultural, industrial, and residential appraisal work. She was raised in Vernon and has always had a deep love and appreciation for the Okanagan’s beauty, diversity and the wonderful lifestyle it offers. At a young age, Macy invested in her first condo and quickly developed a deep-rooted passion for real estate. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, visiting our local wineries, and spending time outdoors and on the lake with her family and friends.
Adam Lindsay
Associate, CRA, RI
Adam joined our team in Spring 2021 after relocating back home to the Okanagan from the Yukon. He was born and raised in Kelowna and completed his degree at the University of British Columbia. Adam began his appraisal career in 2006, learning the profession while working with his father, Fred Lindsay, in Kelowna and has been in the industry ever since. Adam enjoys working in the Real Estate Appraisal industry due to the diversity of work related opportunities and interaction with various clients and colleagues. Adam and his family enjoy an outdoor lifestyle including camping, fishing and skiing.
Linda Chatham
Office Manager
Linda joined our firm in 2005 and oversees our daily operations, business development, property research and report reviews. Linda and her family enjoy the BC outdoors hiking, canoeing, and skiing, and our great Okanagan wineries. She has a B.Sc. degree from Simon Fraser University.
Lorraine Peña
Administrative Associate
Lorraine joined our firm in the spring of 2024 as our Administrative Associate. She had worked for a real estate developer for almost 17 years and is now enjoying exploring the real estate appraisal industry. Lorraine is originally from the west coast but now calls Vernon home. She loves spending time with her family and friends and showing them what the Okanagan has to offer.
Testimonials
Dedora Schoenne has been nothing less than consistently fantastic to work with. At all times they are responsive, diligent, thorough and accurate. Whether we are looking for development appraisals, single family home appraisals, or simply good advice, Dedora Schoenne is our preferred firm. Taylor and his team are an integral part of our operations, and we trust they will benefit yours as well!
Matt with Brentwell Construction Ltd
Our office has been using Schoenne & Associates (now Dedora Schoenne Appraisers) for the last 16+ years. They are a trusted partner who exude the utmost professionalism, ethical integrity and customer relations. They have helped many of our clients realize the dream of making a home their home. Without their partnership, our role as a Mortgage Broker would be much more challenging in an ever changing home market environment. They have given us the opportunity to assist many home owners with their mortgage needs. We highly recommend their services.
Kari Gares, Mortgage Broker
We have both dealt with Dedora Schoenne Appraisers for a number of years with respect to residential and commercial appraisals and are always impressed with their professionalism and quality of work, and foremost our clients are always happy.
Kevin Cherkowski and Karl Marsden, Cherkowski Marsden Lawyers
We have used Dedora Schoenne exclusively for our appraisal work for the past four years and highly recommend them. They are very responsive to our needs and provide excellent service.
Phil Dyck, Real Estate Investor