TweetThis November 30th the IVSC announced the passing of Alistair Darling, Chair of the International Valuation Standards Council Board of Trustees. As shared by the IVSC, Alistair assumed the role of Chair in 2019, following a long and illustrious career in public service, notably serving as the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the United Kingdom […]
TweetEdith Yeomans, FASA, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022. A professionally trained appraiser and an Accredited Senior Appraiser with ASA, “Edie” had over 35 years of experience in the arts in Canada, including working for a prominent art dealers’ association, arts management, and copyright licensing. She had a BA (Hon) in Art History from […]
TweetNancy Stacy, ASA, passed away at 81 years old on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Nancy was an independent appraiser of fine jewelry in the San Francisco Bay Area who had been a part of the jewelry profession since 1980. Ms. Stacy earned her Graduate Gemologist (GG) diploma from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in 1984 and operated a Contra Costa […]
TweetThis past Saturday ASA life member, Dr. Shannon P. Pratt, passed away peacefully in his sleep at age 88. Dr. Pratt was the foremost authority in the field of business valuation and a legendary author, teacher and presenter of the many concepts used today around the world. He was formerly chairman and CEO of his own firm headquartered in Portland, Oregon where for more than 40 years he performed valuation […]
TweetSheryl Gillett, FASA, of Irvine, California passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at the age of 71. Sheryl was an Appraiser/Partner at Gillett and Caudana. Not only was Sheryl an accredited Senior Member of the American Society of Appraisers specializing in Antiques, Decorative Arts and Residential Contents, but she had the added recognition of […]
TweetJohn E. Hempstead, ASA, passed away at 83 years old on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. John was a partner at Butcher & Singer in Philadelphia before establishing Hempstead & Co. He earned his electrical engineering degree from R.P.I. and an MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School. John was a 1st Lt. in the U.S. Army (1962-1964). He was a Chartered Financial […]
TweetMike Hill Sr, FASA, passed away at 78 years old on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Mike was a founder and president of Hill Schwartz Spilker Keller, LLC. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in chemical engineering and later earned his master’s in business administration at Lamar Tech in Beaumont, […]
TweetASA 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 […]
TweetPast American Society of Appraisers International President (’94-’95), Richard A. Kaufman, FASA, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. Dick was a career machinery and equipment appraiser and member of the Society for 42 years. He was a true supporter and active volunteer, holding numerous leadership positions, including: Chair of the International Activities, Public Relations […]
Read the rest of this entry »TweetThe American Society of Appraisers lost a dear friend, Robert B. Podwalny, FASA, on April 16, 2018 after a lengthy battle of lung cancer. Bob was a member of the Society for 43 years holding designations in both Machinery & Technical Specialties and Appraisal Review & Management. He was an active and supportive member serving […]
