About Stone & Associates Staff

Allen D. McCravy, MAI

Principal/Owner

Allen is the Principal/Owner of Stone & Associates and has worked as a real estate appraiser and consultant with Stone & Associates since February of 1999. He was awarded the MAI designation in March of 2010. Allen is a 1997 graduate of Presbyterian College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Allen has been a member of the local chapter (SC) of the Appraisal Institute since 1999. Leadership involvement with the Appraisal Institute includes Associate Committee Chair, Chair of the Education Committee, as well as President of the SC Chapter of the Appraisal Institute. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the Greer, SC Chamber of Commerce and leadership positions in his local church. Allen is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina. Allen has also been involved in development projects, rental properties, consulting, and site selection.

Appraisal experience consists of various types of income-producing properties, including office buildings, mixed–use properties, industrial properties, apartments, and retail properties. He has extensive experience with eminent domain assignments and valuation of conservation easements. Additional expertise includes various going concern valuations. Allen is qualified as an expert witness in Circuit Court, Family Court, and Master in Equity Court.

Tara V. C. Setzler, MAI

Tara joined Stone & Associates in 2007 after working as a commercial appraiser for two years in Anderson, South Carolina. She graduated from Erskine College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in 2004. In December 2010, she received her MBA with a concentration in Finance from Winthrop University. She was awarded the MAI designation in November of 2015. Tara is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in South Carolina.

Her appraisal portfolio includes the valuation of various property types, including but not limited to apartment complexes, industrial facilities, special purpose properties, self-storage facilities, agricultural related properties, retail buildings, churches, office buildings, and vacant land. Other experience includes conservation easements and appraisals adhering to the Uniform Standards of Federal Land Acquisitions (Yellow Book).

Sarah G. Guthrie, MAI

Sarah joined Stone & Associates in 2016 after working as a commercial appraiser since 2003 in Greenville, South Carolina. She graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in 2002. She was awarded the MAI designation in July of 2014. Leadership involvement with the Appraisal Institute includes Appraisal Institute Leadership Development and Advisory Council-Representative for SC (2009-2011), Associate Member Chair, Chair of the Education Committee, as well as President of the SC Chapter of the Appraisal Institute. Sarah is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in South Carolina and North Carolina.

Her appraisal portfolio includes the valuation of various property types, including but not limited to numerous multi-family properties, shopping centers and motel/hotel operations. Her work also includes extensive eminent domain experience, retail properties, convenience stores, medical offices, and unimproved land.

Stephen C. Anderson

Steve joined Stone & Associates in 1996 after working in various capacities within the appraisal business since 1996. Steve graduated from Presbyterian College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in 1974. Steve is a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser licensed in the State of South Carolina and the State of North Carolina.

Appraisal experience consists of various types of income-producing properties, including office buildings, mixed–use properties, industrial properties, apartments, shopping centers, and extensive experience with various lodging operations. Other specific properties include convenience stores, converted residences, restaurants, residential subdivisions, residential properties and special purpose properties.

Janet Melissa Deyoung

Melissa joined Stone & Associates in November of 1996. Melissa is a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser licensed in the State of South Carolina.

Her appraisal experience consists of various types of income-producing properties, including office buildings, industrial properties, retail establishments, multi-family complexes, and restaurants, as well as contaminated properties, churches, day care centers, single-family residences, condominiums/townhomes, residential and office subdivisions, and unimproved land. With many years of appraisal experience, Melissa now specializes in residential subdivision development analysis.

Tresco E. Shannon, Jr.

Tresco joined Stone & Associates in 2018 after three years working with a residential appraisal firm in Anderson, SC. Tresco graduated from University of South Carolina Upstate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in 2015. Tresco is a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser licensed in the State of South Carolina, as well as a Certified Residential Appraiser in the State of South Carolina.

Appraisal experience consists of various types of residential as well as commercial properties. Some examples include retail, industrial, office, and unimproved land tracts. Other experience includes multi-family properties.

Joseph D. Cope

Joe joined Stone & Associates in 2016 after many years in the financial services industry. Joe graduated from Southern University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management in 2007. In 2013, he received his MBA from Anderson University. Joe served in the United States Army and National Guard from 2000-2008, with active duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Joe is an Appraiser Apprentice in the State of South Carolina.

Appraisal experience consists of various types of properties including retail, industrial, office, and unimproved land tracts. Other experience includes various self-storage facilities and mobile home park developments.

Kay Campion

Kay joined Stone & Associates in July 2005, as the Office Manager and Administrative Assistant. She also serves as the Project Coordinator on all of Stone & Associates’ appraisal assignments, as well as oversees all aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Charles B. Stone, MAI

Chuck founded Stone & Associates, Inc. in May of 1993, and has over 30 years of experience as a real estate appraiser. He was awarded the MAI designation in June of 1991. Chuck is a 1977 graduate of The Citadel with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Additionally, he is state licensed as a Certified General Appraiser in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia, and holds a Real Estate Broker’s License in the State of South Carolina. Chuck has also been involved in various development projects, including numerous retail stores, shopping centers and office buildings.

Chuck was appointed by the Governor of South Carolina to serve as a member of the S.C. Real Estate Appraisers Board, served in different capacities as Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary from 1998 – 2008.

Chuck’s appraisal experience consists of various types of income-producing properties, including office buildings, mixed-use properties, industrial properties, apartments, and retail properties.

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Stone & Associates
1100A Rutherford Road
Greenville, SC 29609
Office: (864) 232-3051
Fax: (864) 232-3053