Message from the CEO

This past March and April I have been staying at home, like many others, due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. During this time I’ve been fortunate to continue my ASA leadership responsibilities and coordinate with staff, also working at home, the remote operations for the Society. A detailed account of our efforts to support members, the profession and consumers are noted in our ASA – Out in Front During COVID-19 post.

Prior to this several important events occurred worth mentioning, including: the signing of an MOU with a Nigerian VPO; the first official sale of the newly updated MTS publication; a visitation to ASA’s HQ by leaders of the our strategic partner in Korea, the Korean Association of Property Appraisers (KAPA) and my interview with the Executive Leaders Radio (ELR). Below is a snapshot of these events.

ASA Signs an MOU with Nigerian VPO

ASA and The Nigeria Society for Professional Valuation (SPV) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The intent of the partnership is to pursue future collaboration in the areas of education, publications, research and standards. A detailed look at ASA’s Strategic Partnership program, including a comprehensive list of current ASA strategic partners like the SPV, is available online at www.appraisers.org/partners.

ASA Records First Official Sale of Newly Updated MTS Publication

ASA International President, Douglas R. Krieser became the first official purchaser of the new Valuing Machinery and Equipment: The Fundamentals of Appraising Machinery and Technical Assets 4th Ed.
Produced by the Society’s Machinery & Technical Specialties Discipline Committee, the release of the updated publication was highly anticipated. I was on hand to receive payment and issue congratulations.

ASA and Korean VPO Leaders Continue Ongoing Strategic Partnership Efforts

Leaders from ASA and the Korea Association of Property Appraisers (KAPA) met at ASA’s headquarters in Reston, VA to continue their strategic partnership in working together to support the appraisal system in their country. Discussions focused on ASA, the U.S. appraisal profession and appraisal review. Meeting participants included: Su-mi Ku, Certified Appraiser, Vice President of International Committee, KAPA; Kwan-heong Song, Certified Appraiser, Chief of Office for Appraisal, KAPA; Ji-hoon Song, Chief of Appraisal Screening Office, KAPA; Dr. Jihee Ahn, Researcher, Korea Real Estate Research Institute; Jaeseon Jeong, Certified Appraiser, International Cooperation team, KAPA; along with myself; ASA COO, Bonny Price; ASA Senior Director of Government Relations and Business Development, John Russell and ASA ARM Discipline Committee Vice Chair, J. Mark Penny, ASA, IA, ARM-BV.

Executive Leaders Radio Interview

I participated in an interview with Executive Leaders Radio. ELR is the #1 business weekly radio show in the Mid-Atlantic states and broadcasts nationally on over one hundred and twenty five (125) terrestrial and internet radio stations, from the most credible institutions including the Chambers of Commerce and Universities. Since 2004 ELR has interviewed over 7,000 CEOs. My discussion with Herb Cohen can be heard here.

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