Graduate of Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota with majors in mathematics and business administration. All courses required for both the MAI and SRA designations. Numerous courses and seminars in appraisal and related fields sponsored by the Appraisal Institute, American Right of Way Association and others. Continuing Education current for both the State of Washington and the Appraisal Institute.
Professional History
1964-1966 Staff Appraiser – Minnesota Department of Taxation
1966-1973 Real Estate Officer/Director – Alaska State Housing Authority
1973-1987 Principle – Real Estate Services Corp./Professional Realty/Equivest Corp.
1988-Present Senior Appraiser/President – Washington Appraisal Services, Inc.
Professional Achievements
Past Member National Board of Governors – Appraisal Institute
Past Regional Vice Chairman – Appraisal Institute
Past Member Ethics & Counseling Panel – Appraisal Institute
Member Appraisal Review Panel, 1987-Present – Appraisal Institute
Comprehensive Exam Proctor – Appraisal Institute
Past Chapter President – Appraisal Institute
Past President – Landlords & Property Managers Association
Past State Vice President – Homebuilders Association
Appraisal Instructor – University of Alaska, Graduate Realtors Institute & Private Real Estate Schools Qualified as an Expert Witness in Federal & State Courts in Alaska and Washington WSDOT Approved Appraiser and Review Appraiser
Contract Review Appraiser – Alaska USA Federal Credit Union Board of Equalization