Message from the CEO
ASA’s CEO letter to members and friends
With spring in full swing, so is ASA with many new and exciting initiatives being pushed forward.
I’d first like to congratulate ASA’s newest members of the College of Fellows (FASA) – Michael T. Orman, FASA (RP); J. Mark Penny, FASA (ARM, BV); William Quackenbush, FASA (BV); Raymond D. Rath, FASA (ARM, BV); Paul D. Roberts, FASA (RP); and Gary R. Trugman, FASA (BV). FASA is the highest honor ASA bestows and these well deserving members represents the designation on the level it deserves.
Elections for new ASA international officers is about to begin, set to run from May 15th – May 31st using e-Ballot’s voting platform again this year. Our current board has been doing a diligent job diving deep into new ways to support our international community while expanding our presence worldwide. I have nothing but high hopes for next year’s board to continue driving us forward. I strongly encourage all eligible voting members to familiarize yourselves with the ASA Election Policies and Process and cast your votes once elections begin.
ASA recently opened nominations for the Appraiser of the Year Award, recognizing an AM, ASA, or FASA designated member who has made an impact on the profession through involvement in any of the many appraisal services ASA and the industry has to offer. Entry forms must be submitted by Wednesday, June 30 and the winner will be spotlighted during the 2021 ASA International Conference being held virtually and live in-person on October 24-26 in Las Vegas.
On April 7, I participated in the Events Council Group’s event as a one of the executives presenting in the APEX COVID-19 Business Recovery Task Force where I discussed the long-term need to examine adaptation and transformation for the future stability of the workforce. It is no secret that the world is heading in a progressive direction, and fast. It is prudent that we remain relevant and resilient during this major industry shift, so I was honored to speak on such an important topic.
On April 26, ASA testified before the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and The Homeless to address factors leading to the devaluation of homes in minority communities, agreeing with the premise that devaluation has and continues to occur in minority neighborhoods. The statement ASA’s John Russel gave highlights the need for greater diversity in the appraisal profession. As we work to equip appraisers so they can overcome unconscious bias, the profession must also work to bring in new practitioners with a range of lived experiences. A transcript of ASA’s testimony can be found here.
In conference news, I am excited to announce that the discipline specific sessions for ARM, BV, GJ, MTS, PP, and RP have been selected for the 2021 ASA International Conference happening virtually and live in person on October 24-26 in Las Vegas! All attendees will have access to on-demand viewing of these unique and relevant sessions presented by global thought-leaders who are the best sources of professional news, trends and technique, post conference.
Lastly, don’t miss the 2021 ASA Complex Securities (Virtual) Conference on May 20, ASA’s 10th Annual Equipment Valuation (Virtual) Conference on June 9, or the 2021 ASA Fair Value (Virtual) Conference on June 10. All three conferences will be delivered via the Remo virtual platform. Remo offers real-time, face to face interaction, adding true networking capabilities to these virtual events. Our built-in networking breaks will allow you to engage and interact with top industry leaders from around the globe in an immersive, video first, new virtual platform!
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