Spotlighting the Successes of the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year and Volunteers

By ASA CEO, Johnnie White

This month brings to close the 86^th year of our Society. At every notable moment over the past year, a member volunteer was instrumental in working with staff to achieve success. To these nearly 200 dedicated individuals we salute you. Below is a brief spotlight of our successes and volunteers for the past fiscal year. On behalf of members and staff, a big congratulation and thank you to all!

Successes

• New Policy Governance Model – First full year of ASA’s new governance model adoption, implementation and monitoring was completed.
• First International President Outside of the Domestic United States Takes Office – For the first time in ASA’s history the International President is a member from outside the USA.
• ASA Technology Update – ASA upgraded and launched a new website, Learning Management System, membership database and accounting system. This coordinated launch was the most ambitious technology improvement project ASA has ever undertaken.
• The ASA Difference Campaign – ASA introduced a new global campaign to raise awareness of members as trusted, respected, experienced professionals. Included in the campaign was a national radio media tour with interviews of myself by leading outlets across the U.S. domestic market.
• New ESOP Valuation Virtual Conference – The Society’s newest specialized event will dive into the intricacies of employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs).
• New 6th Edition of Valuing a Business Publication – ASA released a new edition of the seminal book on business valuation.
• New Certified Equipment Management Professional (CEMP) Program – Will be launching a credential program that will be the only recognized certification program that intersects the equipment asset management and valuation professions.
• Important Advocacy Efforts Undertaken to Protect Member’s Interests – Opposition to RIN 1210AC05, Syndicated Conservation Easement Transactions, Floorplan Copyright Issue, Prohibited Transaction Exemption Requirements, and Temporary Waiver Requests.
• Joint Webinar on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – ASA, facilitated the hosting of a joint webinar with the leading valuation professional organizations representing real property appraisers and assessors.
• New Programs, Products and Services Videos – Aircraft Program, Valuing a Business, When Value Matters – Hire an ASA Designated Gems & Jewelry or Real Property Appraiser, Start Your Appraisal Review Path with ASA, and New Location.
• Enhanced Member Communications – Including my Monthly Messages from the CEO with detailed accounts of ASA CEO representing the Society at key profession events; monthly Board of Governors meeting recaps, and monthly discipline-centric e-newsletters.

Volunteers

Board of Governors Committee

Discipline Committees

Appraisal Review & Management Discipline Committee

Business Valuation Discipline Committee

Gems & Jewelry Discipline Committee

Machinery & Technical Specialties Discipline Committee

Personal Property Discipline Committee

Real Property-NAIFA Discipline Committee

Standing Committees

Board of Examiners Committee

Constitution and Bylaws Committee

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

International Conference Committee

International Education Committee

International Marketing Committee

Nominating and Awards Committee

Other Committees and Taskforce

ASA Educational Foundation

• Blake Runckel, Chair

NAIFA Education & Research Trust

• Michael Orman, Chair

Rising Stars

• Bharat Kanodia

6^th edition Valuing a Business Taskforce