Gianforte Appoints Toews To Board Of Real Estate Appraisers
Gov. Greg Gianforte has appointed Bethany Toews of Wolf Point to serve on the Montana Board of Real Estate Appraisers. Her term began April 14 and will run through July 1, 2030.
Toews brings more than 15 years of experience in real estate appraisal, with a specialized focus on farm and ranch valuations throughout Montana and the Northern Plains. She is widely recognized for her expertise in agricultural properties, providing detailed and defensible valuations for a range of clients including landowners, lenders, attorneys and public agencies.
Earlier in her career, Toews served as a review appraiser for the U.S. Department of the Interior, where she specialized in trust land valuations across Indian Reservations in the Rocky Mountain Region. In that role, she reviewed complex appraisal assignments involving tribal and allotted lands, gaining deep experience in federal standards and regulatory compliance.
Notably, Toews is currently one of only two certified general appraisers serving on the five-member Montana Board of Real Estate Appraisers. Her presence ensures that complex commercial and agricultural valuation perspectives are represented at the highest level of regulatory oversight.
In addition to her appraisal practice, Toews has served as an expert witness in both state and federal courts, offering professional testimony in valuation-related matters. Her courtroom experience reflects a high level of credibility, analytical precision and adherence to professional standards.
Toews holds the certified general appraiser designation and maintains active licensure in multiple states, including Montana, South Dakota and Iowa. She is also a licensed insurance agent and serves as a Farmers Insurance agent based in Sidney. Her diverse professional background highlights her broad expertise and ability to serve clients across multiple sectors.
The Montana Board of Real Estate Appraisers plays a critical role in regulating the appraisal profession, including licensing, education, and enforcement of professional standards. In his appointment letter, Gianforte emphasized the importance of these boards in e ctive governance and expressed confidence that Toews’ service will positively impact the state.
“I am honored to serve on the Montana Board of Real Estate Appraisers,” Toews said. “I look forward to contributing my experience to support strong professional standards and ensure the integrity of appraisal work across Montana, particularly in rural and agricultural communities.”
Toews and her husband are proud to call Wolf Point home, where they are raising their children. “We love the Wolf Point community and are grateful to be part of it,” she added.
Based in Wolf Point, Toews remains actively engaged in appraisal and insurance work across the region and is committed to supporting rural economies, tribal communities and responsible land stewardship. Her appointment reflects both her professional accomplishments and her dedication to public service.
