Dr. Chihiro Shimizu, Ph.D., CRE

Professor, Hitotsubashi University
Kunitachi, Tokyo

Work Phone: 09058117188

Practice Focus: Real estate finance and economics; macro economics; econometrics.

Chapter Affiliation: Asia Pacific

Dr. Michael Reinberg, Ph.D., CRE

Managing Partner, Reinberg & Partner Immobilienberatung GmbH
Vienna

Work Phone: + 43/0 1 876 4255

Practice Focus: Due diligence processes, valuation/appraisals, structuring of sales and purchases.

Chapter Affiliation: European

Ms. Guniz Celen, CRE

CEO, Chairperson, Celen Corporate Property Valuation & Counseling Inc.
Istanbul

Work Phone: + 90/0 212 358 3888

Practice Focus: Valuation and strategic counseling.

Chapter Affiliation: European

Mr. Timothy Vergin, CRE

Chief Financial Officer, Partner, Diversified Real Estate Services, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN

Work Phone: (612) 215-7361

Practice Focus: Consulting from a valuation, investment, and development perspective.

Chapter Affiliation: Minnesota

Mr. Alan Hembel, CRE

President and Treasurer, Self-Employed
Madison, WI

Work Phone: (608) 662-2215

Practice Focus: Multi-use land subdivision, estate planning, medical office/healthcare outpatient facility development, investment analysis and fiduciary services.

Chapter Affiliation: Midwest

Mr. Bates McKee, CRE

Principal, McKee Appraisal, Inc
Seattle, WA

Work Phone: (206) 343-8909

Practice Focus: Value and economic consulting, including highest and best use, feasibility and economic return.

Chapter Affiliation: Pacific Northwest

Mr. Scott Biethan, CRE

Principal, McKee Appraisal
Seattle, WA

Practice Focus: All types of commercial property, with a special emphasis on lodging and gaming.

Chapter Affiliation: Pacific Northwest

Ms. Catherine Polleys, CRE

Commercial Real Estate Professional, Self Employed
Park City, UT

Work Phone: 4356311361

Practice Focus: Utilizing 35+ years in the institutional commercial real estate industry. Focus on investment strategy, risk management and portfolio design.

Chapter Affiliation: Utah

Mr. Ted Whitmer, CRE

, Ted Whitmer Companies
College Station, TX

Work Phone: (979) 690-9465

Practice Focus: Litigation support, defending real estate appraisers and consulting in cases involving valuation; instructor in USPAP and multiple courses.

Chapter Affiliation: Houston/Gulf Coast

Mr. Nick Nicholas, CRE

President, Nicholas Co.
Dallas, TX

Work Phone: (214) 369-4000

Practice Focus: Real estate counseling and consulting.

Chapter Affiliation: Dallas/Fort Worth

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