Employment History
Owner and President of Utility Valuation Experts, Inc.
Real Estate Appraiser and Consultant since 1983
Professional Affiliations, Memberships, and Certifications
Member of the Appraisal Institute
MAI designation, AI-GRS designation (Member #63637)
Approved Instructor - Appraisal Institute
Multiple continuing education and qualifying education courses
Development of State-Accredited Continuing Education Seminars
- The Valuation of Water of Wastewater Systems (2020)
- Midwest Pipeline and Corridor Easements – Aren’t They All the Same? (2020)
- Understanding Easements – What is Being Acquired? (2003)
- Pipelines and Easements – Can They Co-Exist? (2003)
State – General Certification Appraisal Licenses
Illinois - Missouri - Tennessee - Virginia - Iowa - Texas
Arizona - Maryland - New Hampshire - Pennsylvania
Private and Public Utility Asset Valuation (2013-Present)
Valuation and consulting services of public water treatment and distribution assets, public wastewater collection and treatment assets, shared assets (treatment plants), natural gas delivery systems, and other public infrastructure and assets for acquisition, disposition, allocation, or resolution of value disputes for more than 75 assignments during the last 7 years.
Specialized Valuation Services and Experience
- Right of Way / Energy Transmission Lines / Fiber Optic Corridors / Railroad Corridors
- Power Transmission Line Corridors / Solar Energy Fields / Underground Gas Storage Fields
- Public and Investor-Owned Utility Systems (water distribution and wastewater collection)
- Valuation of Permanent and Temporary Easements
- Market Impact Studies for Corridors (Power Transmission Lines, Underground Pipelines)
Remainder Properties
Proposed Projects
Expansion of Infrastructure Systems
Litigation, Arbitration, and Consulting Services
- Expert Testimony (Federal and Circuit Courts, Commerce Commission Hearings)
- Value Dispute Resolution Services - Review and Rebuttal Services
- Litigation Consultation and Support Services
Impact Studies – Solar Field Projects (2018)
Market impact studies pertaining to the proposed development of solar energy fields in several counties in the Chicago metropolitan area. Each market study included a site analysis and “before and after” analysis to determine the impact from the proposed solar projects to properties in the immediate and general market areas of the proposed facilities.
Impact Studies – Property Values Affected by Intermodal Facilities (2020)
Market impact studies pertaining to 15 warehouse, industrial, and intermodal facilities developed from 1988-2020 and their impact on more than 6,000 residences. Analysis included a review of traffic reports, proposed infrastructure developments, and independent study of proximity impacts. Scope of work included multiple appearances in front of multiple village and city committees to provide testimony.
Market Study and Appraisal Review - Contamination (2018)
Appraisal review services and market data research pertaining to the impact to the market values of numerous properties resulting from the contamination of underground water sources. Scope of work included technical reviews of multiple appraisals, independent market research, and consultation with clients to assist with settlement strategy.
Market Impact Study – Contamination from Underground Leak at Nuclear Power Generating Station (2007)
Coordinated the market research, analysis, and valuation services pertaining to the impact of more than 500 properties affected by an underground leak of tritium from the Braidwood Nuclear Power Plant. Market Study included a before and after statistical analysis including market development patterns and value trends in 20 communities during a five-year time frame.
Analysis and Allocation of the Contributory Values of Multiple Permanent Easements Co-Located in a Transmission Corridor (2019-2020)
An analysis and valuation of the easement values for multiple contiguous and overlapping permanent easements within a right-of-way corridor, including gas pipeline easements, power transmission lines, public utility (water line) easements, and recreational easements. Scope of work included preliminary valuation, consultation, and technical reviews of multiple appraisal reports to assist client is settlement strategy.
Management and Supervision of Valuation Services for Simultaneous Acquisition of Easements for Multiple Oil Pipelines (2012-2020)
Valuation and consulting services including the coordination and management of preliminary land value studies, market impact studies to support "good-faith" offers, appraisal services for acquisition and condemnation hearings, appearance and testimony at Illinois Commerce Commission hearings, expert testimony at trial, appraisal review services, preparation of rebuttal reports and appearance for rebuttal testimony, and preparation for settlement conferences. Project involved acquisition of permanent and temporary easements for the simultaneous construction of three interstate oil transmission lines. Market research included an analysis of statistical data pertaining to 18 residential subdivisions impacted by underground pipelines. Responsible for management of the projects’ valuation services pertaining to more than 2,000 properties in 22 counties including the managing, training, and supervising of 35 appraisers, consultants, and researchers that participated in the acquisition projects.
Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Project (2000-2003)
Valuation and consulting services including the coordination and management of appraisal services for acquisition and condemnation hearings in federal court, appraisal review services, rebuttal report/testimony, and settlement conferences. Project involved acquisition of permanent and temporary easements for the construction of a natural gas transmission line. Responsible for management of the project’s valuation services including more than 600 properties in 4 counties.
Valuation Review Services and Expert Testimony for 1,000+ Mile Railroad Corridor (2019)
Provided valuation and consulting services including the reviews of multiple appraisals and consulting reports pertaining to the valuation of a 1,000+ mile fiber optic corridor within a railroad corridor extending through Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Illinois.
Recent and Pending Presentations, Discussion Panel Appearances, and Offerings of Self-Developed Seminars
Illinois Property Asssessment Institute - 2023 Annual Conference
Highest and Best Use Analysis
Why Hire An Appraiser?
Bloomington, IL 2023
Appraisal Institute - Chicago Chapter
Midwest Easements - Aren’t They All the Same?
Chicago, IL; 2020
Additional offerings: Springfield, IL (March 2021); Tennessee (April 2021); Louisiana (July 2021); Rockford, IL (May 2022)
Illinois Municipal League Association - 2019 Annual Conference
What’s the Value of Your Public Utility System
Chicago, IL; 2019
Appraisal Institute - Chicago Chapter
The Valuation of Water and Wastewater Systems
Chicago, IL; 2021
Will County Estate Planning Council
Valuation and Regulatory Issues - Updates
Lockport, IL; 2018
Appraisal Institute - 2019 National Conference
Valuation of Easements - Litigation Issues
Denver, CO; 2019
International Right of Way Association - Chapter 12
Valuation of Easements for Pipelines
Aurora, IL; 2020
Southwest Suburban Water Coalition
Valuation of Easements within Easements in Right-of-Way Corridors
Orland Park, IL; 2019
Illinois Property Assessment Institute - 2021 Annual Conference
Highest and Best Use Analysis
Bloomington, IL; 2021
Illinois Property Assessment Institute - 2021 Annual Conference
The Valuation of Privately-Owned Water and Wastewater Utility System
Bloomington, IL; 2021
Appraisal Institute - Chicago Chapter
Illinois Appellate Court Cases - Impacts to Valuation Experts
Chicago, IL; Pending 2021
