PRINCIPALS

QUALIFICATIONS OF JEFF A. LAWSON, MAI

Currently vice president of Carr, Lawson, Cantrell & Associates, Inc. Previously was the senior appraisal review officer for Regions Bank. Exclusively engaged in real estate valuation, review, and consulting since 1983.

Type of Work Performed:
Engaged exclusively in the consultation and valuation of varied properties, including apartments, office and residential condominiums, hotels and motels, industrial and warehouse properties, shopping centers, single-family residences, office buildings, farms, various types land, and special use properties.  Interests appraised include fee simple, leasehold, leased fee, various easements (utility, conservation, etc.).  Have completed multiple parcel projects for road construction and utility lines.  Have qualified as expert witness in valuation matters in numerous state and federal courts.

Responsibilities with Regions Bank included policy formulation/compliance with federal appraisal regulations, formulation and implementation of appraisal review procedures, assistance with the disposition of bank-owned (OREO) real estate, evaluating overall appraisal quality on Due Diligence examinations, performing feasibility studies for prospective branch bank locations, and managing/qualifying appraisers for approved appraiser lists for numerous locations.

Education/Teaching:
Graduate of the University of Kentucky, class of 1983; Bachelor of Business Administration degree with major in Marketing; Honor graduate.  Has successfully completed numerous courses sponsored by the Appraisal Institute and attended numerous seminars on appraisal and appraisal related topics, as well as presented several seminars on appraisal topics.  Attended the First National Bancorp (now Regions Bank) Lender’s Academy program in 1995; graduated second in the class.  Former instructor for the Georgia Institute of Real Estate (Atlanta Board of Realtors®).  National faculty member of the Appraisal Institute to teach courses and seminars.

Co-author of Mastering Real Estate Appraisal published and distributed nationally by Dearborn Publishing, Inc.  Author of a continuing education course entitled, Developing An Accurate Market Value Via The Cost Approach.

Affiliations:
Appraisal Institute—MAI (1993) and SRA (1988) designations:
Member/Chairman of Several Committees; 2002 Chapter President; Completed Continuing Education Requirements; National faculty member.

State of Georgia Certified General Real Property Appraiser (CG000892) [Renews Annually]

State of Georgia Licensed Real Estate Salesperson (#268503)

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