It is an honor to serve you as Property Appraiser of Leon County.    I am also pleased that I bring to the office a family history of strong, personal core values regarding public service to this community where I was born and raised.  For more than 70 years, a member of the Hartsfield family has served the citizens of Leon County. I thank you for allowing me to continue this important tradition.  Below is a brief summary of my personal and professional background. 

Personal

• Education
• Florida State University School (Florida High School)
• Tallahassee Community College
• Florida State University
• Married to Linda (Lin) Barrett Hartsfield
• Father of three children: Kasey, Bren, and Rett.

Professional  Experience

• Elected Leon County Property Appraiser – November 1992 Current

Currently manage and certify property values and exemptions for over 100,000 parcels totaling over $27 Billion in Just Value and over $16 Billion in Taxable Value annually.

• Deputy Property Appraiser (1981-1992)
• Deputy Tax Collector (1971 - 1981)

Professional Designations

• Certified Florida Appraiser CFA
• Certified Florida Evaluator CFE

Professional Achievements

• International Association of Assessing Officers, 1996 Distinguished Assessment Jurisdiction Award
• International Association of Assessing Officers, 1996 Public Information Award
• The Leon County Board of County Commissioners’ recognition, January 1, 1997, Excellence for Public Service
• Tallahassee Community College Foundation, Distinguished Alumni Award, January 17, 2002

Professional Affiliations

• International Association of Assessing Officers
• Florida Chapter, International Association of Assessing Officers
• Florida Association of Property Appraisers
• Tallahassee-Leon County Geographic Information System (GIS)

Over my years of service, I have also worked with both local officials and the Florida Legislature to better serve the citizens of our community.

Community and Volunteer Leadership

• American Cancer Society
• American Heart Association
• Capital Tiger Bay Club
• FSU Alumni Association
• Florida Baptist Children's Home
• Forest Heights Baptist Church, Trustee
• Habitat For Humanity
• Kids Voting, Captain
• Leadership Tallahassee Class XVIII
• Project Create, Board of Directors
• Reach Out and Read children's book program
• Riley House Historic Museum, Board of Directors
• Salvation Army, Board of Directors
• Springtime Tallahassee, Past 10-K Run Chair
• TCC Alumni Association, Past President
• Tallahassee Lions Club, Past President
• Turn About, Inc.
• United Way of the Big Bend, Past Local Government Chair