Message from the CEO

This month our strategic efforts focused on developing new members, participating in appraisal profession events, forming partnerships, promoting our new ASAConnect online community and spotlighting upcoming notable educational offerings.

Membership Development

In efforts to grow our aircraft valuation education and accreditation programs, we headed out to Las Vegas, NV where we hosted our ASA Aircraft Asset Management Special Event and participated in the 2023 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition.

ASA Aircraft Asset Management Special Event

For our ASA Aircraft Asset Management Special Event in Las Vegas, NV we, along with JSSI as sponsor, hosted a one-day program with two key educational panel discussions and networking where experts from leading aviation appraisal and finance companies came to learn and connect.

2023 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition

Immediately following our special event, I had the opportunity to moderate an ASA-sponsored session “Aircraft Valuation: Changing Values in a Changing Market” at the 2023 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition. Joining me as panelists in the session were JoAnne Arruda, ASA; Chris Reynolds, ASA; Jeff Dorrough, ASA; Don Dwyer; and Brad Harris. The session was very popular with attendees with standing room only.

Events

This past month I participated in two key appraisal profession events, The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) Sponsoring Organization Meeting, and the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) Annual General Meeting.

The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) Sponsoring Organization Meeting

For the TAF meeting in Palm Springs, CA, I participated as Chair of what I believe to be the last meeting in their current governance structure. Looking forward to seeing the changes for this group as they undergo a restructure. Good things to come.

While at the meeting I had the opportunity to attend the inaugural Spirit Achiever of Valuation, Vision, the Yeomans (SAAVY) Award of Excellence ceremonies, an award named in honor of past ASA member Edie Yeomans. I was able to meet Edie’s son, John and the recipient of the award this year, Stacy Caprioli.

International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) Annual General Meeting

For the IVSC meeting in Paris, I participated in a great panel session on the future of Valuation and the Valuation Profession and had the opportunity to meet with other leaders of valuation professional organizations from around the world. Be sure to read Jack Beckwith’s, ASA’s representative to the IVSC, meeting recap summarizing the key issues and efforts undertaken.

Strategic Partnerships

Unión Panamericana de Asociaciones de Valuación (UPAV).

It’s official. ASA is a member of the Unión Panamericana de Asociaciones de Valuación (UPAV). I am looking forward to this partnership as we assist UPAV in providing ASA education to its members throughout Latin America.

Discover Exciting Prizes Awaiting You on ASAConnect!

To inspire our members to “Get Connected,” ASA will be running an exciting four-month promotional campaign from November 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024. We’ll be sharing a series of engaging emails and social media posts, encouraging members to dive into our vibrant online community.

Education Spotlight

We have a full schedule of upcoming classes & webinars and conferences & events. Notable mentions include:

• 2023 Litigation in Valuation Conference, November 30
• New How to Excel at Your Expert Witness Deposition, December 6
• 2023 ASA Fair Value Conference – Winter, December 7
• New MTS International Valuation Course, December 12-14
• Basic Fundamentals of Business Valuation, November 13-15 and April 1-3
• Fundamentals of Jewelry Appraisal, May 14

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