Message from the President

Dear Members –

I would like to express my gratitude for the honor of serving as 2010 President of the Appraisal Institute, North Texas Chapter. This past year had its challenges for many facets of North Texas, including the appraisal community; and 2010 is likely to be an interesting year. I’d like to commend the Chapter’s 2009 President, Jim Jacobs, SRA, on a phenomenal year. I hope to continue many of his successes during 2010.

I invite you to attend our general meetings and various educational offerings planned for 2010. The Chapter’s 2nd annual North Texas Realty Symposium is scheduled in March, and we plan to offer a residential forum in the Spring and Fall of 2010. In addition, more social events are planned for this year, and plans exist for creation of a new Associate Members Committee. Please make sure your email is current, as this is our primary way of maintaining communication with Chapter members regarding events and issues.

We are always looking for volunteers throughout the year. If you would like to help the North Texas Chapter by serving on a committee or with an individual event, please contact Ruth Kelton, Executive Director or me. The Chapter’s 2010 committee chairs are Andrew Essington, MAI – Education; Greg Stephens, SRA – Finance; Greg Stephens, SRA – Government Relations; Jim Jacobs, SRA – Nominating; Allen Gardner, SRA and Jim Justice, MAI – Programs; Shannon Fawcett, MAI, SRA – Public Relations, and Jim Jacobs, SRA – Residential.

I look forward to seeing you at our next event!

Sincerely,
Jim Underhill, MAI
2010 President
Appraisal Institute, North Texas Chapter