Proposed Schedule and Invited Speakers
ACTS (two 7 hour days) will be submitted for continuing education in most states.
Pre/Post-Conference:
April 3 (Saturday)
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - CE Class TBD) {Extra Fee}
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Appraiser Trainee-Supervisor Event - {Extra Fee}
April 4 (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. - CE Class - TBD {Extra Fee}
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Appraiser Trainee Field Trip (Meet in the lobby at 8:15 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 7 (Wednesday)
8:00 a.m. - Activity TBD {Extra Fee}
Conference:
April 4 (Sunday)
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Opening Reception
April 5 (Monday)
7:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.- Breakfast
8:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. - Welcome and Opening Remarks - Barry Phillips, MNAA, NAA, Bryan Reynolds, MNAA, Appraiser eLearning
8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - GSE / Policy: A System-Wide Update for Appraisal Professionals - Lyle Radke, Fannie Mae and Scott Reuter, Freddie Mac, James Heaslet, VA and Brian Barnes, FHA
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - Break
10:30 a.m. to Noon -3.6 Impacts: The Lender Side of Things - Steve Tessman, DHI, Michelle Golden, Fifth Third Bank, Miriam Lopez, Chase and Mike Scarpa, Freedom Mortgage
Noon to 1:30 p.m. - Lunch (Appraiser of the Year and Intro of New Board/Officers)
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - AI, UAD 3.6 & the Modern Appraiser: Smarter Workflows, Better Reports - Anir Prativadi, ValueMate, Humza Ahmed, Automax AI, Jordan Lesson, Aivre, Cornelius Henderson, Henderson Profession Development Service and Bill Waltenbaugh, NAN
3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Break
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - On the Record: Legal Issues Every Appraiser Should Understand -Craig Capilla, Franklin Greenswag, Channon and Capilla, Daniel Villazon, FREC, Isaac Peck, OREP
5:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. - Florida Association of Appraisers Update - Marco Fusaro, MNAA, FAA and Wil Eichler, MNAA, FAA
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Local Flavor Night - Join us for NAA’s ACTS Conference Local Flavor Night — Florida Style! Gather with fellow appraisers and industry friends at the Pavilion at the DoubleTree for a fun-filled evening celebrating the Sunshine State. Expect a relaxed Florida atmosphere with great food, refreshing drinks, music, networking, and plenty of fun. Think tropical vibes, palm trees, sunshine, beach-inspired décor, and a little Florida flair as we bring the spirit of the Sunshine State to ACTS. Come dressed in your favorite Florida-inspired attire and get ready to relax, connect, and enjoy an unforgettable evening with friends and colleagues. {Extra Fee}
Conference:
April 6 (Tuesday)
7:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - The TAF Update – Frank Gregoire, TAF and Juana Watkins, TAF
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - The Economics of Appraisal: What’s Driving the Market? - Kevin Hecht, MNAA, McKissock Learning
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - Break
10:30 a.m. to Noon - The Revision Conversation: Expectations, Accountability & Reality - Joseph Pravettone, Atlas Valuation, Josh Walitt, MNAA, Walitt Solutions, John Dingeman, MNAA, Class Valuation and Jason Covington, Velox Valuations
Noon to 1:00 p.m. - Lunch
1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. - UAD 3.6 Implementation Follow-up - Ken Defeo, Fannie Mae and Sean Murphy, Freddie Mac
1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Beyond Mortgage Lending: Expanding Your Appraisal Practice into Alternative Markets - Michael Brunson, Validox RED
2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Break
3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. - The Appraisal Legacy Playbook: Managing Time, Risk, Quality - Bryan Reynolds, MNAA, Legacy Appraisal Consulting Group, Jason Covington, MNAA, Velox Valuations, and Mark Chapman, Access, RELS
3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Wigs on the Green - Tim Andersen, MNAA, The Appraiser Advocate, Marty Wagar, MNAA, Wagar & Associates and Hal Humphreys, MNAA, Appraiser eLearning
4:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Conference re-cap - Barry Phillips, MNAA, NAA and Hal Humphreys, MNAA, Appraiser eLearning