Veteran real estate assessment leader bringing 30+ years of experience combined with proven evaluation, project leadership and interpersonal abilities. Effective at producing accurate assessments meeting current guidelines. Focused on balancing tax revenue demands with community relations needs through effective attention to detail and working with citizens to resolve problems.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Appraiser/GIS Administrator
Houston County Revenue Commission
01.2011 - Current
Appraises real property using Alabama Appraisal Manual, to include industrial, commercial, residential and rural farms and home sites and income producing properties of over 60,700 parcels with a tax appraised value of $11,056,382,968
Determines factors such as sales data, which are to be considered in raising and lowering the appraised value of property
Prepares compliance ratio studies for Alabama Department of Revenue to be used to determine if a county wide appraisal is to be made for if the values can be trended to full value
Resolves complaints from the general public involving appraisals to be used for property tax calculations
Performs mapping functions when necessary and trains and instruct mapping personnel
Gathers and analyzes data for use in appraisal of property
Supervises and oversees the Reappraisal Department of the Revenue Commissioner's Office
Responsible for the Department's spatial database and system administration
Responsible for upgrades and updates to the GIS server and virtual environment
Develops new GIS solutions and provides support to Mapping and Appraisal staff
Assists the Revenue Commissioner with handling various issues that arise in the office
Assists with establishing an annual budget for the Reappraisal Department and attended budget meeting with the County Commission
Assists the Revenue Commissioner with the annual property tax sale
Assists the tax assessing office to ensure proper property assessments
Assists the tax collections office to ensure proper tax collection
Works closely with the Chief Clerk and Deputy Chief Clerk to create the end of year abstract to prepare for upcoming annual property tax collection.
GIS Editor/Analyst
Houston County Revenue Commission
01.1997 - 01.2011
Edits and manipulates GIS data utilizing ESRI's ArcInfo GIS software
Perform maintenance of the geographic databases underlying the County's GIS
Collect data for mapping from various sources and convert it into GIS format and ensures data is projected properly based on the County's endorsed coordinated system
Run and adjust scripts and programs to perform routine and repetitive tasks
Interpreting remote sensing data from aerial and satellite photography
Assist County Commission with the Census 2000 and 2010 redistricting project
Analyze attribute data and prepare maps for inclusion in the County's GIS database utilizing the ArcGIS platform
Assisted the Chief Appraiser with appraisal tasks and field work when needed.
Field Appraiser
Houston County Revenue Commission
01.1995 - 01.1997
Measured and listed residential, commercial and industrial properties
Assisted in establishing values for new improvements and additions based on the Alabama Appraisal Manual
Assisted in gathering apartment rents
Assisted in the review of each property to check for improvements or changes
Drew improvements on the property record card and entered the data into the Computer Aided Mass Appraisal system.
Security Technician
Wiregrass Security
01.1994 - 01.1995
Installed and maintained security, fire, and home audio systems
Responded to emergency after hours calls as needed
Prepared work orders and assured the supply room was stocked and in order.
Telecom Operator
GTE
01.1991 - 01.1994
Processed directory assistance calls for four different states
Performed operator assistance for collect and operator handled calls.
Aircraft Armament Systems Technician
United States Air Force
01.1989 - 01.1991
Conducted maintenance and repairs on F-16 weapons systems
Loaded mission critical armament aboard the aircraft
Performed scheduled inspections on weapon systems to ensure equipment operated properly
Received an Honorable Discharge.
File Clerk
Southeast Alabama Medical Center
01.1987 - 01.1989
Organized and updated filing system for billing records
Conducted data entry for insurance department.
Education
General Studies
Wallace College
Dothan, AL
Skills
Highest and best use analysis
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Continuing Education Commitment
Real Estate Valuation
Certification
State of Alabama Department of Revenue designation of Certified Digital Mapper.