Presenter Spotlight: 2024 13th Annual ASA Equipment Valuation Conference

ASA’s 13th Annual Equipment Valuation Conference agenda presents an unmatched platform designed exclusively for professionals immersed in the intricacies of equipment appraisal and valuation. Get ready to be inspired by our distinguished lineup of presenters, each a trailblazer in their respective domains. As you embark on this enlightening journey, connect with the industry’s foremost appraisers, equipment management experts, and thought leaders. This conference is your gateway to a rare opportunity – a chance to gather insights from the best in the business and elevate your proficiency in equipment valuation.

Our Current Lineup Includes:

Marc Genest, Ph.D.| US Naval War College
Professor Marc Genest, Ph.D., is the Forrest Sherman Professor of Public Diplomacy in the Strategy and Policy Department and area study coordinator for the insurgency and terrorism electives program. He has a doctorate in international politics from Georgetown University and is the founding co-director of NWC’s Center on Irregular Warfare and Armed Groups. He served two tours as a civilian advisor in Afghanistan and received the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service from the Army as a special advisor to the Commander of Task Force Mountain Warrior. He has written numerous books and articles on international relations, strategic communication and American foreign policy and public opinion.

Grant Nolen | Fusable
Grant Nolen is a strategic and seasoned leader with a proven track record of managing dynamic teams, negotiating complex deals, and successfully closing contracts. Having spent his entire career in the construction industry, Mr. Nolen received his BA in Advertising Integrated Marketing Communications from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. As a leader in the Asset Intelligence Division of Randall Reilly, Mr. Nolen manages EquipmentWatch’s sales team, works closely in collaboration with EquipmentWatch’s product and data teams to oversees API integrations, and regularly contributes to EquipmentWatch’s industry thought leadership through his monthly Market Reports, blogs, and white papers such as the recent State of the Construction Equipment Economy.

F99F1EKham Inthirath | Compound Effect
Meet Kham Inthirath, the innovative CEO of Compound Effect, who brings a unique blend of over two decades of marketing expertise and insights from his experiences as a monk. A Massachusetts native and dedicated father of four, Kham embodies his philosophy, ‘It takes a village,’ in both his personal and professional life. His leadership has propelled businesses to significant growth, with some clients experiencing over 90% revenue increases, and others seeing AI streamline weeks of work into mere minutes. Currently spearheading an AI-driven content creation project, Kham is at the forefront of building an AI virtual team that redefines business automation and efficiency. A firm believer in the principle, ‘If you are not uncomfortable, you are not growing,’ he inspires his audience to embrace the transformative power of AI. Join his session for an enlightening blend of innovative business strategies and compelling life lessons.

Derek Marcello | Regions Equipment Finance Corp
Derek Marcello is a Senior Vice President, Head of Asset Management at Regions Equipment Finance Corporation. Derek has 30 years of extensive equipment and transaction evaluation experience in the corporate finance and leasing industry. He is a distinguished leader in Asset Management having worked at top banks and has built several asset management platforms driving best practices. Derek earned a Bachelor of Science in Management and M.B.A in Global Leadership with minor in Marketing. He is a career member of the American Society of Appraisers (MTS) and the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. 

Richard A. Berkemeier, ASA | Pegasus Aircraft Appraisal Group
Richard Berkemeier, ASA, is an established senior appraiser who has owned and operated Pegasus Aircraft Appraisal Group (https://pegasusappraisal.com/), one of the world’s largest aircraft, helicopter, and parts appraisal firms, since 2008. His strong passion for appraisal, valuation, and economic proposition related to aircraft and his expertise on this subject matter have taken him around the world, educating groups at the Big-4, Marsh, Siemens Financial, JaSIA, DLL, and many other businesses across six continents. He has taught appraisal classes in Russia, England, Japan, Australia, Germany, Korea, South Africa, Brazil, Argentina, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, and Canada. Berkemeier has been instrumental in ASA’s course development and instruction, particularly for ASA’s Aircraft Valuation Program (http://www.appraisers.org/aircraft). He is also a certified Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) instructor for personal property; a frequent presenter at many educational conferences and programs tailored to aviation valuation professionals; and author of numerous articles published in ASA’s Machinery & Technical Specialties Journal. Berkemeier has held multiple leadership positions in ASA, most notably serving International President.

Fernando Sosa, ASA, MRICS | Marshall & Infrastructure Inc.
J. Fernando Sosa is a Director in the Energy & Infrastructure Practice of Marshall & Stevens Incorporated. He is co-leader of its Chicago E&I region and oversees the execution of valuation consulting services to the firm’s public and privately held clients. For 24 years Mr. Sosa has specialized in valuation and cost estimates of tangible assets and integrated projects/facilities both domestic and international. Independent valuation consulting and opinions are provided for buy/sell consideration, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and financings, financial reporting, tax reporting, bankruptcy/restructuring, feasibility, and matters of dispute including litigation support. He is fluent in Spanish and has performed appraisals for clients throughout the United States and for multinational clients in England, Spain, México, Panamá, Dominican Republic, Chile, El Salvador, Colombia, and Puerto Rico. Mr. Sosa is responsible for the valuation of residential, commercial and industrial, community, distributed generation, and utility scale solar electric generation projects and portfolios, wind electric generation projects, stand-alone energy storage, microgrids, and renewable natural gas projects. He works with our Financial Valuation Practice on financial reporting analyses. He leads the valuation of facilities to qualify for repowering (“80/20 test”). Tax reporting assignments are most commonly provided for compliance with Internal Revenue Code Sections 861, 382, and 704(c), cost segregation (MACRS) and personal property tax. Financial reporting assignment including purchase price allocations (ASC 805), impairment testing (ASC 350 and 360), and fresh start accounting (ASC 852). Mr. Sosa has served clients in a variety of industries including aviation, construction, energy generation, entertainment, food processing, hospitality, manufacturing, medical imaging, plastic injection molding, retail, semiconductor, steel reprocessing, transportation, waste collection and recycle, water/wastewater treatment plants, and other infrastructure projects. Employment: Prior to rejoining Marshall & Stevens, Mr. Sosa served in senior roles at Cushman & Wakefield, CohnReznick, and American Appraisal Associates. He started his valuation career in American Appraisal’s Public Accounting Service Group. He was employed by Marshall & Stevens from 2002-2005.

Greg Mergen, AM | International Machinery Exchange
Greg Mergen is President of International Machinery Exchange. Founded in 1979, IME specializes in selling new and used machinery and process systems for food processing plants in around the world. Greg performs appraisals nationwide and has been engaged with consulting projects in may US locations, as well as facilities in Mexico, Central and South America and Asia.

Harry Ward​ | DLS Marine
Thomas Rechen is an accomplished trial lawyer and business litigator with three decades of experience handling complex business disputes on behalf of public and private companies in Connecticut and across the nation. He is well known among the Connecticut state and federal judiciary as a result of his courtroom presence and leadership within the Connecticut and Hartford County Bar Associations.