Ellen Herman Herman Appraisals, Minneapolis, MN Ellen Herman is a respected member of the Twin Cities financial services community, who founded the EB Herman Companies in 1983. In 2007, Finance & Commerce, a prominent Twin Cities business publication, presented Ms. Herman with a prestigious “Top Women in Finance” award for her significant leadership in the financial services industry.Ms. Herman is a Member of the Appraisal Institute and a Certified General Real Property Appraiser licensed in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota. She is also a licensed real estate and business broker in the State of Minnesota, and a member of the Institute of Business Appraisers. Ms. Herman frequently serves as a court-appointed commissioner in condemnation proceedings, a special hearing officer in special assessment matters, and an arbitrator in valuation disputes and other related proceedings. She is a qualified expert witness in district and federal courts.