Chapter Newsletter
August 11, 2022
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President's Message
Patrick Adamson, MAI, SRA
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Well, it has been another interesting first half of the year. We have had the hopeful last few waves of the pandemic and a whirlwind of economic events and conditions that will hopefully pass with a smaller impact on the markets than anticipated. Either way, it’s part of our job to watch and hopefully everyone is staying busy providing many types of appraisal services.
My goal as Chapter President is to reach out more to AI Professionals, who aren’t involved, and foster good and fresh ideas. So far, we have had a lot of promising discussions surrounding topics like diversity with our new DEI Committee, University outreach with our Public Relations committee and we are getting back in touch with the State Board with our Government Relations committee. I look forward to seeing what the State of Atlanta Conference will hold and I urge everyone to keep raising their hands and become more involved. While I have made fantastic contacts and have grown my network of peers tremendously over my time in leadership, I would love to see different faces and backgrounds become involved.
More specifically, I would like to reach out to our residential appraisers and find out how we may better serve this portion of our industry. My career started in 2003 as a single-family residential appraiser for banks and mortgage companies. I completely understand some of the issues and questions related to that side of the business. I pursued my MAI and SRA with hopes of opening doors to all types of assignments. So far, that choice has been the right one; because, I am confident that the experience of obtaining both designations, as well as the actual designation, has allowed me to connect with clients and learn how to complete complex assignments that I would not have been able to do without. Mortgage based appraising is a completely different type of workday and while the process involves some of the same principles and applications of approaches, it can be like a completely different job. The Appraisal Institute is the resource for information regarding our industry for law makers and the vast majority of the laws and regulations presented impact residential appraisers; so, we need to have those appraisers involved in our discussions from the chapter level up to national leadership.
I would also like to congratulate the following AI Members and Executive Director for receiving Appraisal Institute Awards, last week in Las Vegas, NV, during the Awards Ceremony of the AI Annual Conference.
· Brad Carter, MAI & Tyler Leard - George L. Schmutz Award
· Hank Wise, MAI – James H. Pritchett Award
· Suzanne Brockway – President’s Award
If you have any ideas on how to attract residential appraisers to the Appraisal Institute, please email me at [email protected]. I would love to hear any and all ideas.
In uncertain times, our clients value the opinions of qualified appraisers more than ever; so, I think everyone will have a fantastic second half of 2022.
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22nd Annual
State of Atlanta Conference
It's a Whole New World and How Do We Stay Relevant
October 26, 2022
Location: Cobb Energy & Performing Arts Center, Atlanta, GA
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This year's event will be delivered in person on October 26, 2022, at the Cobb Energy & Performing Arts Center. Attendees will learn from professionals in various industries and specialties, who will share their knowledge and perceptions on relevant local real estate. Topics for presentation and discussion will include: the current economy and forecast, demographics, single-family, multifamily, retail, industrial, office, affordable housing, and other topics to be announced. We plan to offer 2 breakout sessions in the afternoon (residential and commercial). Look out for more program details in the near future. Save the Date!
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Thank You State of Atlanta Sponsors & Supporters |
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Q4 Atlanta Area Chapter Lunch Meeting
October 26, 2022
Installation of 2023 Officers & Directors
Save the Date!
Location: Cobb Energy & Performing Arts Center
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Education Schedule
(Stay Tuned for More Programs To Be Announced)
Inconsistency: It’s Hiding in Plain Sight
in Your (Commercial) Appraisal
September 28, 2022 (7 hours CE)
Via Livestream Zoom Virtual Classroom
Instructor: Vince Dowling, MAI, SRA
2022 State of Atlanta
It's a Whole New World & How Do We Stay Relevant?
October 26, 2022 (7 hours CE)
Location: Cobb Energy & Performing Arts Center, Atlanta
Registration Open Soon
Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions: Practical Applications
November 14-15, 2022 (15 hours CE)
Location: Atlanta Realtors Center / Sandy Springs
Instructor: Morgan Mellette, MAI
Valuation of Conservation Easements
February 14-17, 2023 (30 hours CE)
Location: Atlanta Realtors Center / Sandy Springs
Instructor: Morgan Mellette, MAI
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Appraisal Institute Volunteer of Distinction
Sherry Watkins, MAI
Congratulations Sherry Watkins, MAI, for receiving the Appraisal Institute Volunteer of Distinction Recognition.
Thank you for your many years of distinguished and dedicated service to the Appraisal Institute, Atlanta Area Chapter AI, real estate valuation profession, and to your local community!
Sherry served as the 2019 Atlanta Area Chapter AI President, 2018 Chapter VP, 2017 Chapter Secretary, 2016 Chapter Treasurer, and Region IX Chapter Representative, among many other committees and project teams. Sherry's service to the profession includes affiliation with CREW, ASA, and FRICS. She has also served as a Hearing Officer for the State of Georgia. Community contribution includes Lead Pastor's wife for over 30 years at various churches.
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Congratulations & Welcome New 2022 AI Professionals!
Designated Members
Marcus W. Kilpatrick, MAI
Sharon E. Washney, SRA
Candidates for Designation
Richard Kenny
Paxton A. Poppell
Anthony Radford
Practicing Affiliates
Jeffrey P Belk
Kelly Greer Hollifield
Matthew J. Jackson
Jabari Johnson
Peter Andrew Kim
Jason Lawrence
Terra D Miller
Michael Collin Odom
Sheel Patel
Yohance Kofi Patterson
Dawn Robertson
Kevel A Smith
Taylor Anthony Zubek
Affiliates
Christian Torgrimson
Rochelle Wadlington
Student Affiliate
Lena Ayoub
Chase Thomas Melton
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Member Spotlight
Dan Fries, SRA
Employment
Daniel Fries and Associates, Inc. Real Estate Appraisers & Consulting Services Office consists of 5 appraisers (3 SRAs, 1 Certified Residential, & 1 Licensed)
Duration in the profession
39 years. Entered the profession in 1983 and started his company in 1987.
Hometown/Currently live
Buckhead-Atlanta, GA/Cumming, GA
Family Members
Suzanne (wife of 36 years), Elizabeth (daughter – 35 years old, married with two girls), Daniel (son – 33 years old, avid tennis player)
Hobbies
Golf, hiking, fishing, gardening, and watching Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons (season ticket holder), and UGA Bulldogs games.
What is your primary line of appraisal work?
Residential – all types: VA, Conventional, ERC, Luxury Homes, Acreage, New Construction, Plans/Specs and Master Plan appraisals, vacant land, condo & 2-to-4-unit properties.
What are the biggest issues facing the appraisal profession?
To communicate to end users the importance, and the difference, in obtaining a professional real estate appraisal verse limited scope and computer-generated valuations. Also, to communicate to appraisers to provide credible appraisals in a professional manner.
What do you see as the biggest strengths of the Appraisal Institute?
Quality education and the ability to network with other professionals in our industry.
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Employment & Data Sharing Forums
Visit the Chapter's website for employment opportunities and data sharing requests.
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Member Spotlight
Marlon Day
MAI, SRA, CCIM
Employment
Quest Valuation & Advisors/Senior Director
Duration in the profession
Over 20 years in the real estate valuation profession
Hometown/Currently live
Buffalo, NY/Kennesaw, GA
Family Members
Nicole (wife), Miles (son), Mason (son), and Morgan (daughter)
Hobbies
Golf, hiking, cycling, fitness, and sport shooting
What is your primary line of appraisal work?
Real estate valuation services for industrial, office, retail, multifamily, subdivision analysis, and diminution in value.
What are the biggest issues facing the appraisal profession?
1) Creating a more open and competitive industry, and 2) Attracting the best and brightest minds to the industry.
What do you see as the biggest strengths of the Appraisal Institute?
1) Education offerings, and 2) Globally recognized professional designations.
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Member Spotlight
Syrah Paul
MAI, SRA, CCIM
Employment
G. Randall Hammond & Co./Senior Project Manager
Duration in the profession
Over 20 years in the real estate valuation profession
Hometown/Currently live
Metro Atlanta/Gwinnett
Hobbies
Reading, sudoku, and tennis
What is your primary line of appraisal work?
Valuation and consulting services in right of way and eminent domain
What are the biggest issues facing the appraisal profession?
One of the biggest issues facing the appraisal profession today is the shortage of qualified real estate appraisers.
What do you see as the biggest strengths of the Appraisal Institute?
Recognition as the leading standard for appraisal education, research, and publication.
Elevates and empowers the appraisal professional with credentialing that is recognized globally.
Advocacy on behalf of the appraisal industry.
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2022 Atlanta Area Chapter Leadership
Officers
Patrick Adamson, MAI - President
Hugh "Bo" Bass, Jr., MAI, - Vice President
Mike Hunter, MAI - Secretary
Rick Kenny, MAI, SRA - Treasurer
Directors
George Petkovich, MAI
Immediate Past President (Ex Officio)
Dori Bower, MAI, (Ex Officio)
Sherry Watkins, MAI, (Ex Officio)
Lauren Ledbetter, MAI, AI-GRS
Grant Griffin, MAI
Jeff Miller, MAI, AI-GRS
David Griffin, MAI, SRA
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2022 Regional Representatives
Hugh "Bo" Bass, Jr., MAI
Matthew Albigese, MAI
Peter Lamas, MAI
Robert Mancini, MAI
Christina Thoreson, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS
Adam Trammell, MAI, AI-GRS
Sandra Winter, MAI, AI-GRS
2022 Alternate Regional Representatives
Nick Barwig, MAI
Matthew Smith, MAI
Greg Malcolm, MAI
Jarrett Schleyer, MAI
Ashley Jernigan, MAI, AI-GRS
Carolyn Sawyer, MAI
Ryan Kiefaber, MAI
Kenneth Cantrell, MAI
James Griffin, MAI, SRA
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