Commercial real estate appraiser and expert witness with over 40 years of experience, this expert specializes in valuation and appraisal of complex property interests across a wide range of asset types. Their expert witness work spans more than 25 years and includes litigation consultation, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony in matters involving eminent domain, rights-of-way, conservation easements, and valuation disputes. Their work reflects sustained retention in state and federal court matters, providing appraisal analyses and opinions addressing property valuation, damages, and compliance with accepted appraisal standards.

Their appraisal practice encompasses a broad spectrum of property types and valuation scenarios, including commercial, industrial, agricultural, residential, and special-use properties, as well as farm and ranch operations, equestrian properties, subdivisions, mining interests, and oil and gas assets. Their work includes preparation and review of appraisal reports, valuation of partial acquisitions, and analysis of water rights and conservation easements. Additional areas of focus include appraisal consulting for lending institutions, government agencies, corporations, estates, and private investors, with application to disputes involving land use, infrastructure development, and resource-related property interests.

The expert’s professional background includes extensive experience in appraisal, land management, and energy-related property analysis across both private industry and government-related assignments. Their work includes involvement with energy, technology, consulting, and business service organizations, as well as ongoing independent appraisal practice supporting federal, state, and local agencies. This experience includes appraisal and review assignments for government agencies involved in natural resources, energy, and legal matters, as well as participation in litigation and regulatory matters involving property valuation and land rights.

Credentials include Certified General Appraiser licensure in New Mexico. Professional designations include MAI and AI-GRS from the Appraisal Institute and R/W-AC from the International Right of Way Association. Additional qualifications include Certified Petroleum Landman, Certified Professional Oil Scout, and Six Sigma Black Belt. Educational background includes an Executive Master of Business Administration, along with Bachelor of Science degrees in Animal Science and Petroleum Land Management and an Associate of Applied Science in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. Professional involvement includes participation with the Appraisal Institute and the International Right of Way Association, including governance, instructional, and committee activities related to appraisal standards, valuation methodology, and regulatory oversight.