Originally published on July 20, 2022, by the Appraisal Institute.

The Appraisal Institute announced that Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. CST is the new deadline for those interested in registering in the Leadership Resources Registry to be considered for service in 2023 on national committees, and panels, the Appraisal Institute Insurance Trust, or the Appraisal Institute Education & Relief Foundation.

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Where do you live and who do you work for?
I am from and have lived in Gastonia, NC (Gaston County) all of my life. Currently (LOL) I work for Miles Hamrick Appraisal Services, Inc. My firm provides appraisals for commercial and residential properties, and data consulting services for private and public institutions on a wide range of property types.

How long have you been appraising?
I have been in the real estate and appraisal profession since 1986 ~ (38 years~).

We’d like to welcome our newest members to the Chapter!

• Roy Lee Fulcher, III
• Richard E. Glidewell
• Barry Grant Hitchner, Jr.
• Lauren Elizabeth Hobbs
• John Stephen Proctor, III

The 2022 AI Leadership and Development Conference (LDAC) was held May 18-20 this year and NCAI had three that attended: Mike Elwell, Greyson Morgan, and Peter Hitchens. Greyson and Peter were first years and had the benefit of Mike Elwell who attended before the pandemic.

LDACstarted with a presentation from Melody Taylor regarding the recently published Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity Task Force (PAVE) Report. While AI suggests the data should be reviewed more, the overall report helps to educate stakeholders about the appraisal process.

Where do you live and who do you work for?
I live in Charlotte, NC, and work for BBG.
 
How long have you been appraising?
I have been an NC Registered Trainee since last July (2021).

We’d like to welcome to our newest members who joined in early 2022:

• Andrew Cypcar
• Angie Green
• Cynthia P Thomas
• Dana Vickers
• David Wortman, Jr.
• Jackye Morla
• Joshua Ray Marr
• Kandis Joy Alston
• Kate Hicks
• Kimberly Hines
• Kirstin A Kramlich
• Monica S. Long
• Natalie Fields Lathan
• Nicholas Kirkland
• Paula Rozer
• Peter J. Kapetanakis
• W. Chris Morris
• Zachary Northcott

On December 9, 55+ members & guests celebrated at the 2021 Q4 Chapter Business Meeting and Installation Ceremony held at the Foundation for the Carolinas in Charlotte. The event also drew members and guests virtually via the live stream.

This year’s event recognized the late J. Scott Robinson, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS, MRICS by presenting a commemorative crystal to his wife, Kim, who was in attendance. The NC Chapter’s Installation Ceremony has been officially renamed to the J. Scott Robinson Installation Ceremony in Scott’s honor. Scott, who passed in January 2021, was a longtime, active member of the Appraisal Institute and the NC Chapter and served the organization in many capacities, including being the 2016 President of the Appraisal Institute and the 2005 President of the NC Chapter.

We’d like to welcome our new members who joined the Chapter in 2021! The newest members who joined in Q42021 are Claudia Ray, Joel Phillips, and Christian Varela.

• Alan Merritt Wilson
• Alexis Nelson
• Allen Peyson Hunt, III
• Andrew Cypcar
• Ashley Cate Cooper, MAI
• Bradley P. Dunn
• Caitlin Timmons McCain
• Candy Getz
• Christian Varela
• Cindy M. Pickup, MAI, AI-GRS
• Claudia  Jane  Ray
• Cynthia Megan Gregory
• David  Asuka  LaVigne
• Gregory Lynn Smith
• Jackson Tate
• James Stotler
• Jay S. Navarro, MAI
• Jessica H. Williams
• Jessica P. Rouse
• Joel Phillips, SRA, AI-RRS
• Julie M F Lemonds
• Kristina Van Buskirk
• Kyle Leon Bynes
• Lori Mitchell
• Michael Sollitto
• Parker Deans Howard
• R. Ryan Shively, MAI, SRA
• Richard T Bryson
• Sueann Nelson
• Thomas C Alligood
• Tyler Joseph Skaggs

The Appraisal Institute Board of Directors at its Nov. 11-12 meeting in Chicago approved the Strategic Plan strategies that will guide the organization’s efforts in 2022, and beyond.

Over the summer, members in the Metrolina area gave back to their local community by volunteering with the Crisis Assistance Ministry to help sort clothes and donated household items for families in need. In addition, members in the Asheville area connected for happy hour at Blue Ghost Brewery! And in September, 30+ members gathered virtually and heard committee updates about the Chapter’s summer activities, learned what’s ahead, and celebrated our newly designated members, Ashley Cate Cooper, MAI, and Stephen M. Worthy, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS. Ashley earned the MAI designation and Stephen earned the SRA and AI-RRS designations. Congratulations to them both!

Save the date: Q4 Chapter Business Meeting & Installation Ceremony is on December 9 at the Foundation for the Carolinas in Charlotte, NC. More details coming soon. 

We’d like to welcome our newest members who joined in Fall 2021!

• Ashley Cooper, MAI
• Kristina Van Buskirk
• Bradley Dunn
• Sueann Nelson
• Parker Howard
• Gregory Smith
• Julie Lemonds
• Tyler Skaggs

With great sadness, we report the passing of Norman William Burgess II, husband of NCAI Past President & member Susan M. King, MAI, SRA.

The family will receive friends for a "Celebration of Life at the House that Norm Built" on Saturday afternoon, August 14, 2021, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 3275 Nottingham Road, Winston-Salem, NC (near Forsyth CC). There will be a private Graveside Service for the family only and the interment will be at Forsyth Memorial Park, Winston-Salem, NC.

Join NCAI’s Metrolina Branch Chapter this Friday for a volunteer event with Crisis Assistance Ministry. Help give back to the Charlotte community by volunteering to help sort clothes and donated household items for families in need. Volunteers need to be age 11 and over. This event will require standing. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and dress appropriately for a warehouse environment.  

• Where do you live and who do you work for?
  Wilmington, NC – Ingram & Company, Inc.

• How long have you been appraising?
  30 years

• Who was your supervisor as a Trainee and how did you meet them?
  John Hooton, MAI – I walked into his office and asked for a job.

• What is the most unique property you’ve appraised?
  Bald Head Island Ferry Terminal

• What is a fact about you, outside of work-life, that people would be surprised to know?
  I like to rebuild classic cars.