Message from the CEO

Posted in May 1, 2023 ¬ 4:36 pmh.adminNo Comments »

It’s been an exhilarating few weeks at ASA, with a range of exciting initiatives and member participation that have truly captured the spirit of our organization. From event collaboration to increased member participation, all of ASA has been hard at work raising awareness and driving positive change.

Earlier this month, I participated in the 21^st Annual NAFA/ASA Aircraft Appraisal Education Program in Key Largo, FL; which was held in conjunction with the National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) 51^st Annual Conference. During the NAFA conference, I was able to moderate an outstanding panel session that included George Kleros, our International President Richard Berkemeier, and Joe Zulueta. Thank you to Conference Chair, Louis Seno, ASA and everyone that helped create yet another spectacular event with a fantastic lineup of session topics and speakers. I look forward to more ASA/NAFA collaborative initiatives in the future.

I also appreciated spending time at the ASA Automotive Specialty group’s meeting in Denver, CO this past month. I learned a lot about the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies related to valuing vehicles, as well as deeper insight into market conditions, specific valuation techniques, and emerging issues in the automotive industry.

In addition to spreading awareness of ASA through in-person event participation, this month ASA HQ has also been busy solidifying ASA’s online presence with the launch of 2 more foundational building blocks to better support its members virtually.

ASA and the MTS Committee were thrilled to announce that the MTS Journal is now available in a brand new, online, searchable, archive format. This much-anticipated feature has been years in the making and has been achieved through the relentless efforts of countless individuals. Not only can subscribers access the latest journal content, but also they can browse through the complete MTS Journal Archive, dating back to the 1980s. This launch has been in the works for quite some time – congratulations and great job to everyone who helped make this happen!

The ASA Staff has also been keeping busy with the launch of ASAConnect, a new online social platform tailor-made for ASA members.

This launch has also been generating a lot of excitement, and we are committed to fostering a culture of involvement and shared purpose, especially as the economic climate continues to shift.

ASAConnect was launched to replace the former Listserv and aims to make it easier for our members to stay connected. We’re thrilled to see a growth in members who are joining and using this new online community; and to see seasoned members networking with new members from all over the world. This is exactly what the industry needs to continue moving forward. We encourage all members to start connecting with ASAConnect and take advantage of its networking opportunities.

In addition to capitalizing on the MTS Journal Archive and ASAConnect, we’ve also seen quite a few members follow our lead in raising awareness by using the ASA Difference marketing toolkit for themselves and/or businesses – yes! There’s power in numbers – and our Society has them.

While having lunch with the ASA Chicago Chapter Leadership, ASA member Natasha Perssico Escobedo, MBA, CPA, ASA-BV showed me her new business card, a creative way to incorporate the ASA Difference into her own marketing. I love seeing our members using the material we developed to help create awareness about ASA and the importance of hiring an ASA-accredited member. We appreciate the support and let’s keep this momentum!

Throughout the years, we’ve had a number of impactful members exhibit long and outstanding support and efforts to ASA and the profession. This month, we were also pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 ASA Lifetime Achievement Award.

Congratulations to: Jack Beckwith, ASA, Charles Carmona, ASA, Roger Grabowski, FASA, Robert C. Schlegel, FASA, and Nancy Stacy, ASA, MGA® (awarded posthumously). This is a momentous occasion and a true testament to your hard work, dedication, and contributions to your field over the years. Thank you for your commitment to excellence and for setting a high standard for others to follow.

Winners will be recognized during the International Awards Luncheon held at the 2023 ASA International Conference on Monday, October 2, from 1:30-2:30pm ET.

Once again, congratulations to these 5 members on this remarkable achievement – well deserved!

I’m confident this remarkable participation ‘theme’ will uphold next month, as elections for new ASA international officers is set to begin May 12 – 30^th. I encourage all eligible voting members to review the election policies and processes. ASA will be using eBallot again this year, an independent and secure online voting platform, to manage the process.