Valuation & Compliance Expertise

  • USPAP Compliance Expert - Specializing in standards-based reviews, audit protocols, and education.
  • Dodd-Frank & AMC Regulation Specialist - Deep knowledge of federal appraisal independence requirements, AMC compliance frameworks, and lender risk management.
  • Secondary Mortgage Market Expert - Skilled in Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, and investor-specific appraisal.

Regulatory Advisory & Government Consulting

  • Consultant to multiple State Appraisal Boards on rulemaking, board resolutions, enforcement actions, and policy.
  • Advisor on regulatory compliance strategy, disciplinary case review, and standards enforcement

Industry Speaking & Education Leadership

  • Appraisal Summit Speaker - Presented on Bias in Valuation and Reconsideration of Value (ROV), contributing to national dialogue on fairness and transparency in appraisal.
  • Instructor and advocate for ethical appraisal practice and appraisal modernization.

Business Leadership & Founding Roles

  • Founder & Chairman, Validox LLC (2014 - Present)
    Regulatory compliance and auditing firm serving mortgage lenders, AMCs, appraisal firms, and state regulators. Validox is known for advancing accountability and improving standards across the appraisal industry.
  • Founder, Max Valuation (2015 - Present)
    Regional appraisal firm providing residential and commercial valuation services with a focus on defensibility, accuracy, and litigation readiness.
  • Founder, Impact Valuation Group (2011-2014)
    Nationwide appraiser-owned appraisal company known for responsive service and consistent quality, Impact Valuation Group supports residential valuation needs across a broad range of property types.
  • Founder & CEO, AMC Links (2008 - 2014)
    Nationwide Appraisal Management Company specializing in lender support, compliance integration, and efficient appraiser-lender coordination.
  • Owner & Manager, Pro Appraisal (2001- 2015)
    Residential valuation firm serving regional markets with certified appraisals for lending, legal, and private-use purposes.

Real Estate & Investment Experience

  • Active Residential and Commercial Real Estate Investor, offering hands-on insight into market behavior, property redevelopment, and long-term asset valuation.

Professional Coursework & Applied Studies

  • Completed extensive training through accredited valuation education providers, including Appraisal Summit, Appraisal Institute, McKissock, Live CE, and Appraiser E-Learning. This coursework reflects a commitment to excellence in both foundational principles and emerging appraisal issues.

Specialized Coursework Includes:

  • Expert Witness Testimony
  • Fair Housing, Bias & Discrimination
  • Divorce Appraisal
  • Estate Settlement Appraisal
  • Appraisal Review & USPAP Compliance
  • Cost Approach
  • Mortgage Fraud Insights
  • General Purpose Appraisal
  • Response to Reconsideration of Value (ROV)
  • Adjustment Support
  • National USPAP Course
  • FHA Roster Appraiser Qualification
  • Guide to HUD Handbook 4000.1
  • REO (Real Estate Owned) Appraisal
  • Secondary Market Appraisal Standards
  • Supervisory Appraiser Training
  • Ethics in Appraisal
  • Rural & Agricultural Property Valuation
  • Complex Properties & New Construction
  • ANSI Measurement Standards
  • Highest & Best Use Analysis
  • Scope of Work Development
  • 2–4 Family & Small Income Property Expertise
  • Income Approach
  • Property Inspection Practices
  • Valuation of Residential Solar Systems
  • Manufactured Home Appraisal
  • Land Appraisal
  • Personal Property Valuation