Bringing more than 30 years of experience in real estate appraisal and valuation, this real estate appraisal expert specializes in the valuation of residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, mixed-use, subdivision development, and right-of-way properties. His practice focuses on market value analyses, eminent domain and condemnation appraisals, partial acquisition and partial interest valuations, highest and best use studies, feasibility analyses, investment analysis, business valuations, and appraisal assignments involving complex real property interests and going-concern properties. He has more than 15 years of expert witness experience, providing consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony in disputes involving property valuation, appraisal methodology, and accepted appraisal standards.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business Management and is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in California. He holds the prestigious MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute and the Right of Way Appraisal Certification (R/W-AC) from the International Right of Way Association. In addition, he serves as a Probate Referee for the State of California and is an approved fee appraiser for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. His professional development also includes extensive advanced education in USPAP, condemnation appraising, partial interest valuation, and appraisal ethics.

Over the course of his career, he has served as President and Chief Appraiser of an independent real estate appraisal and consulting firm, directing appraisal and consulting assignments for a diverse range of property types. His experience includes valuations of single-family residences, apartments, office buildings, retail centers, industrial facilities, hotels, restaurants, medical offices, agricultural properties, mixed-use developments, subdivision developments, self-storage facilities, auto dealerships, golf courses, gas stations, specialty medical facilities, bowling centers, and other special-use and going-concern properties. He also has extensive experience with right-of-way and condemnation appraisals, business valuations, partial acquisition and partial interest valuations, market studies, investment analyses, and feasibility studies supporting public and private sector clients.

Beyond his appraisal practice, he has contributed to the profession through education, public service, and community involvement. He has served on the Urban Decay Advisory Team for a municipal planning department and has been a guest lecturer on advanced real estate appraisal topics for professional organizations, real estate associations, and academic programs. He has also provided pro bono appraisal and consulting services to numerous charitable organizations and completed specialized education in expert witness practice, litigation, and appraisal standards. His combination of broad appraisal experience, advanced professional credentials, public service, litigation support, and adherence to recognized appraisal standards provides comprehensive expertise in real estate appraisal, valuation methodology, and accepted appraisal practices across a wide variety of property types.