2020 Chair Board of Trustees, The Appraisal Foundation
In 1987 The Appraisal Foundation (TAF), an independent non-profit organization, was authorized by Congress with the mandate as the source of Appraisal Standards, Qualifications and Practices for real estate, business valuation and personal property appraisers. Its mission statement is to promote professionalism to ensure public trust in the valuation profession, accomplished through the setting of standards, qualifications and guidance regarding valuation methods and techniques.
The Board Of Trustees works with full-time staff to oversee the TAF and nominate appraisers to serve on its Standards, Qualifications and Practices boards. The Standards Board reviews the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, with an updated manual of rules, standards and advisory opinions issued every two years.
- Based in Washington, DC, The Appraisal Foundation is dedicated to promoting professionalism and ensuring public trust in the valuation profession. This is accomplished through the promulgation of standards, appraiser qualifications, and guidance regarding valuation methods.
- Treasurer, 2016, Secretary 2017-2018, Vice Chair, 2019, Chairperson Oversight 2019, Past Chair, 2021.
- Chairperson Sponsors Admissions, 2018.
- Chairperson Consumer Outreach Committee, 2015.