Message from the CEO

The ASA Elections for the 2023-2024 International Officers have come to a close!

Congratulations to ASA’s newly-elected International President, Garrett Schwartz, ASA, CEA; International Vice President, G. Adrian Gonzalez, ASA; and International Secretary/Treasurer William Engel, ASA; as well as our new Discipline Governor and Discipline Committee Officers, and Members-At-Large who will officially take office July 1st. We are honored to have such dedicated experts on board and we’re eager to support the innovative visions that will continue taking ASA to the next level. View our complete list of new ASA 2023-2024 volunteer leaders here.

ASA has also successfully completed its 2023 Member Needs Assessment. Thank you to the 700+ members who participated. The feedback received will be used in upcoming strategic planning. Another congratulations to respondent drawing winner Robert L Weaver, ASA, from Gastonia, NC who won a free registration to the 2023 ASA International Conference in New Orleans. Looking forward to meeting Robert in person in New Orleans. 

I had the pleasure of attending the ASA Australia Chapter meeting in Hunters Valley, Australia at the beginning of last month. It was truly enjoyable to connect with the members and gain insights into the Australian market. The program, organized by Shane Miller and Craig Bowring, was executed flawlessly. I eagerly look forward to future opportunities to visit and engage with the chapter once again.

Earlier this month I also had the opportunity to attend the esteemed Appraisal Foundation Board of Trustee meeting and engage in various activities while proudly representing the ASA. The experience was filled with valuable interactions, insightful discussions, and promising developments that are poised to shape the future of our profession.

The Appraisal Foundation has begun its annual search for qualified candidates to serve on the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) and the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB). Application Deadline is August 1, 2023. For more information, click here.

It was great participating in another outstanding Energy Valuation Conference that was presented by the ASA Houston Chapter. The conference had over 250 attendees from 24 states and 7 different countries, as far away and as diverse as Kazakstan, Poland, Dominican Republic, Hungary, Germany, Canada, and US. Additionally, it was a wonderful experience to have the opportunity to personally celebrate the event’s resounding success alongside some of the dedicated and hardworking members of the planning committee: Michael J. Morgan, ASA ARM/BV; Carol Akers Klug, ASA; Laurie Leigh White, ASA; Alan B. Harp Jr., ASA, Atiba Henry, Karl Bartholomew, ASA; Tim Stuhlreyer, ASA; Ray T. Garcia, ASA; Robert S. Svoboda, ASA; Michael R. Crismyre, ASA; James Herr, ASA. Congratulations on another unforgettable and smoothly executed event!