With more than 50 years of experience in agricultural real estate, this expert holds a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and has completed advanced professional training in rural property appraisal, eminent domain, USPAP, permanent plantings, cold storage facilities, and conservation easements. He specializes in the appraisal and valuation of orchards, truck cropland, nurseries, cold storage facilities, produce properties, and undeveloped agricultural land. His work has included valuation of citrus, avocado, strawberry, and subtropical farming properties, along with consulting related to rural appraisal methodology, agricultural lending matters, mortgage collateral evaluation, and farm real estate operations. He also has experience providing depositions, courtroom testimony, and consulting services involving agricultural valuation disputes and lending-related matters.

Throughout his career in agricultural finance and appraisal, he held senior leadership responsibilities involving credit administration, appraisal program development, mortgage lending operations, and management of large agricultural lending portfolios. His responsibilities included supervising appraisal staff, reviewing agricultural collateral, evaluating farming operations, and overseeing credit and valuation functions across numerous agricultural commodity types and rural properties. His background additionally includes tax-deferred agricultural property exchanges, agricultural water supply matters, and litigation involving lending interests, water company disputes, and bankruptcy-related proceedings.

Beyond appraisal and lending work, he owned and operated a commercial avocado orchard for more than a decade, redeveloping agricultural acreage into productive farming operations. He is an Accredited Rural Appraiser (A.R.A.), Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, and licensed Real Estate Broker, supporting his expertise in agricultural property valuation, rural lending, and appraisal standards.