ICAP Event Recap

Audience at the ICAP Conference

On August 1, 2016 ASA’s Chicago Chapter participated at the Illinois Coalition of Appraisal Professionals (ICAP) annual seminar. This event took place at the Lisle Sheraton Hotel, where over 300 professionals attended. The ASA presenters were Chicago Chapter President David B. Koller, ASA, Chicago Chapter Vice President Brian McCabe, ASA, Chicago Chapter Secretary Dan Daitchman, ASA, and Barton DeLacy, ASA.

ASA Chicago Chapter members before their panel discussion at ICAP: Dan Daitchman, ASA; Barton DeLacy, ASA, Brian McCabe, ASA and David Koller, ASA

The chapter panel focused on the challenges that Real Property Appraisers are facing today. Barton DeLacy, ASA, a real property appraiser, moderated the discussion entitled How to Expand Your Appraisal Practice during the conference. The main topic was about the opportunities given to real property appraisers when they collaborate with appraisers from other disciplines. The panel consisted of two Business Valuation appraisers, Dan Daitchman, ASA and Brian McCabe, ASA along with Machinery and Technical specialties appraiser, David Koller, ASA.

Chicago Chapter officers, Brian McCabe, ASA and David Koller, ASA, answering questions about ASA

After the panel, all three current officers of the Chicago Chapter spent the day answering questions and giving insight on their own experiences.  Other ASA Chicago Chapter member volunteers were Steven Thomas, ASA and Patricia H. Atwood, ASA. The conference provided networking and educational opportunities for both attendees and exhibitors.