Chapter Leadership

Mickey Nixon is a Regional Chief Appraiser with Capital Farm Credit in Lubbock, Texas.  He is responsible for managing an appraisal team in the Panhandle, South Plains and Rolling Plains regions.  Since joining the Farm Credit System in 1994, Mickey has held staff and appraisal management positions with the Farm Credit Bank of Texas, First Ag Credit and Capital Farm Credit.  His work is concentrated in the valuation of farms, ranches and specialized agricultural facilities.  From 2004 to 2008, Mickey served as an Executive Committee Member on the Farm Credit System’s Review, Audit and Appraisal Workgroup.

Nixon grew up on a farming and ranching operation in Schleicher County, TX and earned a Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree in finance and real estate from Angelo State University.   He holds the Accredited Rural Appraiser (ARA) designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers.

Justin Bierschwale is a part-owner and appraiser with Bierschwale Land Company, LLC located in Junction, Texas.  He has experience in appraisal work in a multitude of areas but his primary expertise lies in natural resources.

Justin is co-author of ASFMRA’s Wind Powered Generators and their Impact on Land Ownership seminar.  He is the sole author of the updated 2011 version of the Appraisal of Natural Resources seminar, also housed by ASFMRA.  Justin has been an appraisal instructor since 2008 and has taught all levels of appraisal courses to an excess of 1,000 students.  His efforts in promoting quality appraisal education and being a staunch advocate for sound, ethical appraisal practices and methodologies earned him the Early Career Award with ASFMRA.  This award is granted to those individuals displaying a true passion for the advancement of the appraisal profession and is awarded to one recipient per year.

Justin holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Texas A&M University.  He holds the Accredited Rural Appraiser (ARA) designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and the MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute.

Carmen Bierschwale is an Affiliate member of ASFMRA and has served as the Secretary/Treasurer for the Texas Chapter since 2010. She is also the Office Manager for Bierschwale Land Company, LLC, a family owned and operated company located in Junction, Texas. Carmen manages the Texas Chapter out of her office in Junction.
Carmen graduated from Texas A&M University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics. She is married to Justin Bierschwale and together they have three kids.