Proposed Schedule and Invited Speakers
ACTS (two 7 hour days), 2026-2027 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course and Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations (7 hours) will be submitted for continuing education in most states. Click here for current approval status.
Pre/Post-Conference:
April 10 (Friday)
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Tour Seattle (on your own)
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - NAA Board of Directors Meeting
April 11 (Saturday)
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - 2026-2027 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course - Bryan Reynolds, Appraiser eLearning {Extra Fee}
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Murder Mystery Night “A Dance with Death”{Extra Fee}
April 12 (Sunday)
6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. - Sunrise Yoga (Hosted by Hal Humphreys, MNAA
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations (7 Hrs) - Peter Christensen, BBG, Inc. {Extra Fee}
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Appraiser Trainee Field Trip(Meet in the lobby at 9:15 for a 9:30 departure)
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - State Appraisal Organizations Leadership Meeting - Cathy Putegnat, MNAA, Homestead Appraisal Services and Jeff Whaley, MNAA, Rangewood Appraisal
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Software Demos
2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Break
Post-Conference
April 15 (Wednesday)
8:00 a.m. - Pickleball Tournament Location - Sideout Tsunami {Extra Fee}
Conference:
April 12 (Sunday)
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Opening Reception (Theme - Disco Days - wear your favorite Disco attire.)
April 13 (Monday)
7:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
(Morning Emcee - Dallas Kiedrowski, MNAA)
8:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. - Welcome and Opening Remarks - Malinda Griffin, MNAA, NAA, Bryan Reynolds, MNAA, Appraiser eLearning
8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - UAD 3.6: State of the Union address - Ken Defeo, Fannie Mae and Sean Murphy, Freddie Mac
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - Break
10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. - Removing Barriers to Entry: PAREA Programs and Practicum Courses - Melissa Bond, MNAA, Melissa Bond Quality Education, Paul Ryll, MNAA, OMG PAREA and Ray Wagester, CoBank
11:15 a.m. to Noon - Using Mass Appraisal As Experience Hours - Dallas Kiedrowski, MNAA, Olympic Valuation & Pete Fontana, Cornerstone Appraisal Services
Noon to 1:30 p.m. - Lunch (Appraiser of the Year and Installation/Intro of New Board/Officers)
(Afternoon Emcee – Lynn-Marie Palmer)
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - WA State Update - Kathy Walsh, MNAA, ACOW, Scott Biethan, WA Board Chair
2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. - Human Judgment in a Machine World: Keeping Appraisal Expertise at the Center - Kevin Hecht, MNAA, McKissock Learning
3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. - Break
3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Pivot Tables for Appraisers - Anthony Blackburn, SJC Appraisal
4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. - Common Claims & Complaints - How to react - Craig Capilla, Franklin, Greenswag, Channon and Capilla
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Local Flavor Night - Appraisers in Flight: An Evening to Soar {Extra Fee} Join us at ACTS’s signature local flavor night, set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Museum of Flight. This high-flying celebration invites attendees to explore aviation history while enjoying regional cuisine, creative cocktails, and lively conversation beneath iconic aircraft. With immersive exhibits, nostalgic touches, and themed surprises, the evening blends professional camaraderie with a sense of wonder that perfectly captures the spirit of appraisers who help others rise to new heights.
Conference:
April 14 (Tuesday)
7:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
(Morning Emcee – Anthony Blackburn)
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Fireside Chat with the Fed Agencies – Lyle Radke, Fannie Mae and Scott Reuter, Freddie Mac, James Heaslet, VA and Brian Barnes, FHA (Moderator – Hal Humphreys, MNAA, Appraiser eLearning)
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - Break
10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. - NAR Update for Appraisers - Keisha Wilkinson, Senior Policy Representative, Valuation (NAR)
11:15 a.m. to Noon - TAF Update - Lisa Desmarais, MNAA, The Appraisal Foundation
Noon to 1:00 p.m. - Lunch
(Afternoon Emcee – Andy Arledge, MNAA)
1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. - Emergence of Flexible Housing Options: Appraisal of Upzoning, Manufactured Homes, and Additional Units - Heather Sullivan, MNAA, Fannie Mae & Pam Teel, MNAA, Teel Consulting Services
1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Nuances of Appraising Lakefront Properties - Bryan Reynolds, MNAA, Reynolds Appraisal Service
2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Break
3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. - Appraising Today: Case Studies in Real-Time - Chad Koch, Oregon Appraiser Certification & Licensure, Dan Murphy, Oregon Appraiser Certification & Licensure Board and Hal Humphreys, MNAA, Appraiser eLearning (Moderator- Chris Shoemaker, MNAA, Mosaic Valuations, LLC)
4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. - (Q&A) Appraising Today: Case Studies in Real-Time – Moderator - Chris Shoemaker, MNAA, Mosaic Valuation Services, Inc.
4:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Conference re-cap - Barry Phillips, MNAA, NAA and Hal Humphreys, MNAA, Appraiser eLearning