Memorial: Remembering Ronald M. Seaman

ASA International Past President, Ronald M. Seaman, FASA, passed away at 88 years old on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Ron was the founder/president of Southland Business Group. He graduated Harvard University with an MBA, received a Bachelor’s Degree from Hamilton College, and was a business valuer for over 25 years, as well as a licensed real estate broker and qualified expert witness in federal, state, bankruptcy and tax courts.

Ron also was a frequent presenter and author, who participated at profession events and published numerous articles and a publication, LEAPS and the DLOM, a book that takes a closer look at LEAPS—or publicly traded put options—as proxies for determining the discount for lack of marketability (DLOM) on valuing privately held stocks.

Ron was an active member of ASA for 36 years and held many leadership positions, including most notably serving as ASA’s 2009-2010 International President.

As testament to his dedication and service, he was inducted into ASA’s College of Fellows in 2006 and was conferred the prestigious designation of Fellow (FASA), the highest honor ASA bestows.

The Seaman family has expressed thanks for the condolences and support from fellow ASA members. Read Ron’s obituary here.