Curriculum Vitae

Higher Education

Ph.D. Work. University of Dayton – 2007.  One seminar resulting in “Religious Diversity and the American Experience: A Theological Approach” by Continuum Press in 2007. Co-Author.

Masters Work. Anderson School of Theology – 2006.  Thirty hours of theological studies in preparation for a terminal degree in theology.

B.A. Anderson University – 1982. Three Majors: Religion, Philosophy, and Psychology.

Designations / Certifications

CRE; Membership in The Counselors of Real Estate is selective and is extended by invitation only, attesting to the practitioner’s expertise and proven competence in his or her chosen area of real estate. Members receive the CRE credential in recognition of proven superior problem-solving ability.

SRA; The Appraisal Institute. The SRA professional membership designation is held by real estate solutions providers who are experienced in the analysis and valuation of residential real property.

AI-RRS; The Appraisal Institute. The AI-RRS membership designation is held by appraisers who are experienced in residential appraisal review. These review appraisers possess special experience and knowledge that give them the tools to address the issues unique to residential real property review appraisals.

RAA;  Residential Accredited Appraiser from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Recognizes a high level of professionalism and commitment to the industry by members of NAR who meet specified qualifications. NAR’s Appraisal Designation Program has been designating members since 1994.

Certified Residential Appraiser; licensed and certified in the state of Ohio since the inception of certification in 1991

Professional Experience

Senior Advisor, Valuation and Modeling; 2026–Present. Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services (NPAS). Advising on valuation strategy and modeling, supporting development of next-generation alternative valuation solutions, and collaborating with internal teams and clients on methodology, governance, and product direction.

Chief Valuation Officer at Large; 2025–Present. Independent. Consulting, strategy, and innovation on a contract basis across valuation technology, methodology, and product design.

Chair, Ohio Real Estate Appraiser Board; 2026–Present. Appointed Chair after serving on the Board since 2024 and as Vice Chair (2025). Member of the 5-person board overseeing Ohio’s appraiser registration, licensure, and certification program, including enforcement actions and education requirements when needed.

Chief Valuation Officer; 2013–2025. National valuation technology and services organization (acquired; now out of business). Co-founded a valuation-focused technology venture and served as an inventor/architect of alternative valuation products and methodologies used by lender and investor clients nationwide. Acted as subject matter expert and industry ambassador, with responsibility for internal counseling on USPAP, federal/state regulations, and Interagency Guidelines, and for advising product teams on compliant, defensible valuation workflows.

Director of Valuation Technology; 2011- January of 2013. The Kirchmeyer Group, Buffalo NY. Leveraging the strengths of Kirchmeyer’s existing technologies and developing new technological solutions for real estate appraisers and the valuation industry as a whole. Kirchmeyer, an Appraisal Management Company, merged with Solidifi in January 2013.

CEO of LiveValuation LLC; 2009-2011. San Diego, CA. LiveValuation was a startup Internet-based technology company dedicated to the fusion of technology and local market expertise in the valuation space.  Developed software that leads professionals through the valuation process and produces XML output capable of completing any appraisal form. The software tied into local market data stores and utilized sophisticated regression routines to assist the valuation professional.

Publisher of Live Valuation Magazine; 2010-2011. A monthly paper magazine for the valuation industry focused on enhancing existing methodologies and advancing new valuation solutions. Articles authored by thought leaders in the valuation space.

President of Durbin and Associates, Inc.; 1982-2009. A firm specializing in identifying and solving complex residential valuation problems in the Greater Cincinnati Market Area.  Complex valuation services include specialized appraisals such as relocation, review, REO, and forensic assignments.

Affiliations/Memberships

Member of the Collateral Risk Network (CRN). The CRN is a group of dedicated chief appraisers, collateral risk managers, regulators, and valuation experts who are focused on resolving the many challenges facing our profession. The Collateral Risk Network is represented by Lending Institutions, Wall Street, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Veteran’s Administration, the Federal Housing Administration, and Appraisers.

2018 Valuation Visionary. The Valuation Visionary award is in recognition of a collateral valuation professional who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and professionalism. Winners are nominated by their peers within the Collateral Risk Network.

Former Representative to the Industry Advisory Council (IAC) of the Appraisal Foundation.  The IAC is an advisory council that provides for-profit entities an opportunity to provide advice and counsel to The Appraisal Foundation. Members of the IAC include the following types of organizations: lending institutions, accounting firms, appraisal companies, insurers, brokerage firms, pension funds, investment bankers, relocation companies and others with an interest in valuation.

Real Property Valuation Committee of the National Association of Realtors. The Real Property Valuation Committee addresses valuation issues and their impact on members of The National Association of Realtors.

Former Board Member of The Appraisal Practices Board of The Appraisal Foundation. The APB was charged with the responsibility of identifying and issuing opinions on Recognized Valuation Methods and Techniques, which may apply to all disciplines within the appraisal profession.  The APB offered voluntary guidance in topic areas which appraisers and users of appraisal services feel are the most pressing. This Board of the Appraisal Foundation was retired in 2017.