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Schedule
2026
Wednesday, October 14th
11:00 AM

Bias, Judgment, and Public Trust in Property Valuation

Yara Banks MBA, CHRMAP, BNX Business Advisors
Joyce Morgan, Duval County Property Appraiser

Telus 104/105

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

11:00 AM

Elevating Assessment Staff in the AI Era: Shift from Doing to Reviewing

Brandon Harris, TrueRoll
Tyler Masterson, TrueRoll

Macleod E1

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

11:00 AM

From Adversarial to Collaborative: Preparing the Roll Before the Roll

Gillian Greene Accredited Municipal Assessor of Alberta (AMAA), The City of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Ian McDermott Accredited Municipal Assessor of Alberta (AMAA), The City of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Glen 206

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

11:00 AM

Growth Through Loss: How Homeowner Tax Exemptions Can Grow Communities

Willie Donwell MAAO, MCPPE, Detroit, Michigan

Macleod E2

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

11:00 AM

Invaluable: Canada’s First Modern Treaty, Federal Recognition of Indigenous Autonomy

Christopher Cecil, Mobile County (Alabama) Revenue Commission

Glen 201/202

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

11:00 AM

Legislative and Local Solutions to Title Deed Fraud

Eddie Cook, Maricopa County (Arizona) Assessor's Office
James (AJ) Aros, Jr., City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Telus 101/102

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

11:00 AM

Mission Possible: Your Toolkit for Recruiting Future Assessment Professionals

Kelly Tennant, Ohio Department of Taxation
Karen Beattie RES, Town of Scituate, Rhode Island
Ivan Barry, Santa Fe County (New Mexico) Assessor's Office

Glen 203/204

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

11:00 AM

Year One: Lee County, Florida's Open-Source Modeling Journey

Lars Doucet, Center for Land Economics
John Kossa, Lee County, Florida

Glen 208/209

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1:30 PM

Designing Density in the Desert: Creative Multifamily Housing in Maricopa County, Arizona

James Fisher AAS, RES, Maricopa County (Arizona) Assessors Office
Brian Zarra AAS, Maricopa County (Arizona) Assessor's Office

Glen 203/204

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

1:30 PM

Employee Improvement Planning: Giving Your Team What They Need to Grow

Christopher Landin CAE, RES, MAS, AAS, CPRPA, GSI, VMPA, Landin & Associates Assessment Services LLC

Glen 206

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

1:30 PM

Leadership Lessons Learned From Michigan’s Mackinac Bridge

Shila Kiander MAAO, Mecosta County, MIchigan

Telus 104/105

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

1:30 PM

Reflections on the Latest Revaluations Across the UK

Gary Watson IRRV (Hons), Institute of Revenues, Rating & Valuation (IRRV)

Glen 208/209

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

1:30 PM

The Ancient Tax on Property: Lessons for Today

Calvin Kent Ph.D., AAS, Marshall University

Macleod E1

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

1:30 PM

The Integrated RPIE: Engineering a Frictionless Ecosystem from Taxpayer Filing to Valuation

Howard Wong, New York City Department of Finance

Glen 201/202

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

1:30 PM

Understanding the Property Tax Repeal Movement and Paths to Greater Taxpayer Acceptance

Ron Rakow FIAAO, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
Jared Walczak, Tax Foundation
Joan Youngman FIAAO, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

Macleod E2

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

1:30 PM

Vertical Equity in Assessments: Tools, Practices, & Results from Skagit County, Washington

Danny Hagen, Skagit County, Washington

Telus 101/102

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

3:00 PM

Connolly v. Lanham: A Brief Overview

Joshua Wood JD, MAI, AI-GRS, Teel Valuation Group

Glen 206

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

3:00 PM

Empowering Assessment Offices Through Targeted Training Programs

Kim Seiter AAS, Maricopa County (Arizona) Assessor's Office
Daniel Garant AAS, Maricopa County (Arizona) Assessor's Office

Telus 101/102

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

3:00 PM

Explain Yourself! Helping the Public Understand How Assessments Work

Kyra Sturgill, Cook County (Chicago) Assessor's Office
Christian Belanger, Cook County (Chicago) Assessor's Office

Macleod E2

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

3:00 PM

Fireside Chat: Critical Updates Shaping the Future of the Appraisal Profession

Kelly Davids, The Appraisal Foundation
Jerry Yurek, The Appraisal Foundation

Glen 208/209

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

3:00 PM

Identifying and Defending Against AI-Generated Taxpayer Appeals

Ellen Brideau MAA, City of Lowell, Massachusetts

Glen 201/202

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

3:00 PM

Imagery & GIS Strategies for Effective Rural Assessment Offices

Tim Horak, Eagleview
Wade Patterson, Eagleview

Telus 104/105

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

3:00 PM

Korea’s Deep Level Rail Project: Compensation for Underground Usage

Doh Kyung Lee Certified Appraiser (Korea), Korea Real Estate Board - Republic of Korea (Nationwide)

Macleod E1

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

3:00 PM

Structuring a Formal Mentorship Program

Chandra Reilly LAAS, MAAS, Saskatchewan(Canada) Assessment ManagementAgency

Glen 203/204

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Thursday, October 15th
9:30 AM

CAMA to CLARITY: Transforming the Assessor's Office Using 21st-Century Data Analytics

Doug Irvine CNHA, Town of Bedford, New Hampshire

Glen 208/209

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

9:30 AM

Canadian Collaboration on Mentorship

Chandra Reilly LAAS, MAAS, Saskatchewan (Canada) Assessment Management Agency
Marc Connelly, Province of Manitoba, Canada
Greg Martino MIMA, PLE, Municipal Property Assessment Corp.
Mike Krim AMAA, Tanmar Consulting Inc.

Glen 206

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

9:30 AM

Enhancing Market Integrity: South Korea’s Strategies for Data Purification and Fair Assessment

Joong Hoon Jeon, Korea Real Estate Board - South Korea

Telus 104/105

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

9:30 AM

Ethics in the Age of AI

Erin Johnston MIMA, The Institute Of Municipal Assessors
Ejona Balashi, The Institute of Municipal Assessors

Glen 201/202

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

9:30 AM

Finding Balance in a Distorted Market

William Miller, IRR - Integra Realty Resources

Macleod E1

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

9:30 AM

Presentation of the International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS) for All Buildings

Gary McCabe CAE, FIAAO, Muddy River Advisors
Randal Froebelius P.Eng., Equity ICI Real Estate Services, Inc.

Macleod E2

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

9:30 AM

Unlocking Faster, Smarter Property Reviews: Expanding Geospatial Workflows for Modern Assessment

Ryan Hatch, Washington County, Utah
Jennifer Monrreal, Washington County, Utah
Mike Gerhold, Harris Govern

Telus 101/102

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

11:00 AM

Beyond the Map: Legal Literacy in the Modern Cadastre

Richard Norejko CMS, FIAAO, Richard Norejko

Glen 208/209

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

11:00 AM

Calgary's Collapse of Office Values: Impacts on Assessments, Tax Shifts, and Public Confidence

Daniel Lidgren AMAA, P.App., AACI, The City of Calgary

Glen 203/204

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

11:00 AM

Chicago’s Quantum Leap: Qubits, Kilowatts, and Taxation

Michael Piper AAS, Cook County (Chicago) Assessor's Office
Mildred Terzic, Cook County (Chicago) Assessor's Office
Christina Lynch, Cook County (Chicago) Assessor's Office

Macleod E1

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

11:00 AM

Doing More With Less: Using Public-Private Partnerships & Technology to Improve Appraisal Efficiency

Bob Henriquez CFA, Hillsborough County (Florida) Property Appraiser

Telus 104/105

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

11:00 AM

Finding "The One": Selecting and Developing Future Leaders

Kara Endicott CAE, AAS, RES, Johnson County (Kansas) Appraisers Office
Brad Eldridge CAE, MAI, Douglas County (Kansas) Appraisers Office
Edie McCarthy FIAAO, Town of Greenburgh, New York

Glen 206

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

11:00 AM

Integrating Climate Risk into Valuation and Mass Appraisal

Hwa Yong Do Ph.D., Korea Real Estate Board
Yoon Hee Kim, Korea Real Estate Board

Macleod E2

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

11:00 AM

Leading Change from the Inside: Lessons from Small and Mid-Size Jurisdictions

Falon Hoven, Whatcom County, Washington

Telus 101/102

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

11:00 AM

Ratio Studies Reimagined: Examining the New IAAO Standard

Brian Guerin FRICS, MIMA, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation/Ontario
Alan Dornfest AAS, FIAAO, Idaho State Tax Commission - Property Tax Division/Idaho
Josh Myers FIAAO, Josh Myers Valuation Solutions

Glen 201/202

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1:30 PM

Adjustment Wars (Star Wars Themed): Qualitative vs Quantitative Adjustments

Joel Cuthbert, San Matteo (California) Data Analytics

Glen 203/204

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

1:30 PM

Assessment in The Land of The Living Skies – The Saskatchewan Experience

Darwin Kanius, Saskatchewan (Canada) Assessment Management Agency
Cheri Marchuk Ph.D., P.Ag, CAE, LAAS, MRAAS, Saskatchewan (Canada) Management Assessment Management

Macleod E1

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

1:30 PM

Building Better Mass Appraisal Workflows with Free Open Source Tools

Claire Boyd, New York City Department of Finance

Macleod E2

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

1:30 PM

From Automated Valuation Models to Automated Valuation Systems – Towards a Synthetic Wisdom of the Crowds

Luc Hermans, Netherlands Council for Real Estate Assessment
Peadar Davis Ph.D., Ulster University

Glen 201/202

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

1:30 PM

From Black Box to Glass Box: An AI Vision Revealed

John Valente, Tyler Technologies
Chris Lewis, Leon County(Florida) Property Appraiser's Office
Nik Cutrell RES, AAS, CFE, Leon County Property (Florida) Appraiser's Office

Glen 206

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

1:30 PM

Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR) versus Multiscale GWR (MGWR) in Mass Appraisal Modeling

Juliana Pena, Municipal Property Assessment Corp.
Craig Handsor, Municipal Property Assessment Corp,
Micheal Boateng, Municipal Property Assessment Corp.

Telus 101/102

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

1:30 PM

Power BI - Beyond the Dashboard

Ryan Janzen CAE, RMA, Lyon County, Kansas/Equitable Solutions, LLC
Zach Carr, Lyon County, Kansas

Telus 104/105

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

1:30 PM

Protest Tsunami! How Can You Manage an Increasing Volume of Annual Protests?

Michael Mills CAE, RES, MAS, AAS, Travis Central Appraisal District, Texas
Joshua Maldonado, Travis Central Appraisal District, Texas
Zachary Dye, Travis Central Appraisal District, Texas

Glen 208/209

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

3:30 PM

Creating and Maintaining Neighborhoods Using Clustering and ArcGIS

Rafael Velez, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Brian Tirey, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Galen Hanby, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

Macleod E2

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

3:30 PM

Enhancing Property Valuation with Explainable AI and AI-Driven Comparable Ranking

Kyuhyeon Yang Certified Appraiser (South Korea), Korea Real Estate Board - South Korea

Macleod E1

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

3:30 PM

From Properties to People: Appraisal Logic for Better Leadership

William Harris, Meriwether County, Georgia

Glen 203/204

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

3:30 PM

Growing Your Garden: Strategies for Professional and Organizational Growth (WIN)

Carmen Trammell AAS, CFE, Leon County (Florida) Property Appraiser's Office
Rebecca Malmquist CAE, City of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dorothy Jacks AAS, FIAAO , CFA, Palm Beach County (Florida) Property Appraiser

Telus 104/105

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

3:30 PM

How True Crime Cases Affect Property Values in Los Angeles County, California

Melissa Avelar, Los Angeles County (California) Office of the Assessor

Telus 101/102

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

3:30 PM

Managing the Flood: Managing Data and Resources During a Natural Disaster

Chris Gaumer, Midland County (Michigan) Equalization

Glen 208/209

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

3:30 PM

Modernizing Oversight: Analytics for Transparent and Equitable Assessment Outcomes

Shannon Handsor MIMA (Institute of Municipal Assessors), Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) - Ontario, Canada

Glen 201/202

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

3:30 PM

The Evolving Role of Assessment in Revitalization Efforts

Mike Boyd AMAA, BBRE, City of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Chauna Masciola AAS, City of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Glen 206

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Friday, October 16th
8:30 AM

Beyond Compliance: The Evolving Role of Oversight Agencies as Objective Data Authorities

Marco Kuijper Msc, Netherlands Council for Real Estate Assessment
Alan Dornfest AAS, FIAAO, Idaho State Tax Commission
Inhyuk Kwon, Korea Real Estate Board

Glen 201/202

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

8:30 AM

Data Assetization Through Governance in Property Valuation

Jonghyun Park, Korea Real Estate Board - Daegu City
Jiyoung Park, Korea Real Estate Board - Daegu City

Telus 101/102

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

8:30 AM

Developing a Strategic and Operational Plan to Upgrade Your Assessment Office

Justin Eimers AAS, RMA, International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO)
Kevin Keene, Keene Mass Appraisal Consulting
Don Spencer RPA, RTA, Denton Central Appraisal District, Texas
Mike Krim AMAA, Tanmar Consulting Inc.

Glen 203/204

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

8:30 AM

Developing Programs and Skills to Advocate for the Profession

August Dettbarn FIAAO, Douglas County, Kansas
Carol Gordon AAS, Miami County (Kansas) Appraiser's Office
Paula Moore, Waterford Township, Michigan
Scott Barrocas, Broward County (Florida) Property Appraiser's Office

Glen 206

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

8:30 AM

Fieldwork to Appeals: Techniques for Effective Assessment Administration

Shila Kiander MAAO, Mecosta County, Michigan

Macleod E1

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

8:30 AM

From Macros to Mastery: Using AI to Write Visual Basic Application Scripts for Analysis in Excel

Stephen Skirkanich RES, SRA, Loudoun County, Virginia

Macleod E2

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

8:30 AM

Restoring Trust: Lessons from the Cook County Commercial Audit

Jessica Lach, Cook County (Chicago) Assessor's Office
Tara Orris, Cook County (Chicago) Board of Review
Josh Myers FIAAO, Josh Myers Valuation Solutions

Glen 208/209

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

8:30 AM

When Disaster Strikes: Is Your Office Ready?

Fred Montes MBA, CFE, CPM, Hillsborough County (Florida) Property Appraiser's Office
Bob Henriquez CFA, Hillsborough County (Florida) Property Appraiser
Kyle Frisco CFE, CPM, Hillsborough County (Florida) Property Appraiser's Office

Telus 104/105

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

10:00 AM

2025 Los Angeles County, California Firestorm: The Facts, The Values, and Ongoing Recovery

Camron Tabler, Los Angeles County (California) Assessor's Office
Allen Jolley AAS, Los Angeles County (California) Assessor's Office
Leah Bowler, Los Angeles County (California) Assessor's Office

Glen 206

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

10:00 AM

Assessing Commercial Marijuana Facilities: Grower, Processor, and Dispensary

Bryan Shuck, Cleveland County (Oklahoma) Assessor's Office
Kevin Rudden MAA, Town of Holliston, Massachusetts

Macleod E2

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

10:00 AM

Modeling the Income Approach – Start to Finish

Brent Hudson CAE, BSc (Hons), BEd, Municipal Property Assessment Corp.

Macleod E1

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

10:00 AM

Search, Extract & Value: The Lightning Fast Assistant

Joshua Jorgensen, Thimgan & Associates
Luke Jorgensen, Thimgan & Associates
Zachary Knepp, Thimgan & Associates

Glen 208/209

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

10:00 AM

The Closing That Sticks: Make Your Last Words Count

Carol Zukiwski LL.B., Q.Arb, CTAJ, Foundation of Administrative Justice

Glen 203/204

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

10:00 AM

The Gross Effect: Defining and Stabilizing Income

Edie McCarthy FIAAO, Town of Greenburgh, New York
Ken Joyner RES, AAS, PPS, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Telus 101/102

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

10:00 AM

The Valuation of Senior Care Facilities

Tim Wilmath, Pinellas County (Florida) Property Appraiser's Office

Glen 201/202

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

10:00 AM

Your AI is BS

Jimmy Williams MSc, CPE, CBP, Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) Office of Property Assessment
Alex Raju CPE, Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) Office of Property Assessment
Kevin Keene, Keene Mass Appraisal Consulting

Telus 104/105

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

1:15 PM

Becoming a Board Member

Ryan Cavanah CAE, TransUnion
Lloyd Funk CAE, AAM, Manitoba Municipal and Northern Relations
Greg Hutchinson, No information provided
Pat Alesandrini CAE, RES, FIAAO, Alesandrini & Associates

Macleod E2

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

1:15 PM

Beyond Valuations: Engaging Communities Across Residential, Commercial and Multifamily Properties

Guadalupe Marin, Cook County (Chicago) Assessor's Office
John McDonnell, Cook County (Chicago) Assessor's Office
Erik Harmon, Cook County (Chicago) Assessor's Office

Telus 104/105

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

1:15 PM

Making Public Sector Social Media Engaging

Nereia Wilson MBA, CFE, Hillsborough County (Florida) Property Appraiser's Office
Alexandra Fitos MA, CPM, RES, Hillsborough County (Florida) Property Appraiser's Office

Glen 203/204

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

1:15 PM

Red Tape to Recognition – Acceptance of Mass Appraisal Experience

Kevin Hayes MAI, CAE, RES, CFE, Pinellas County (Florida) Property Appraiser's Office
Pete Fontana, The Appraisal Foundation
Dallas Kiedrowski, Olympic Valuation

Glen 208/209

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

1:15 PM

Retail Market Rent & Cap Rate Development: Valuation Utilizing Market Sources

Doug Simpson AAS, Maricopa County (Arizona) Assessor's Office
Joshua Migden, Maricopa (Arizona) County Assessor's Office

Macleod E1

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

1:15 PM

Solutions with Impact: Smart Audits, Strong Service, and Real Results in Administering Exemptions

Russell Ledbetter RPA, RES, CCA, Travis Central Appraisal District, Texas
Cynthia Martinez, Travis Central Appraisal District, Texas
Catie Lee, Travis Central Appraisal District, Texas

Telus 101/102

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

1:15 PM

The New International Property Tax Scorecard – Third Version

Paul Sanderson JP LLB (Hons) FRICS FIRRV, International Property Tax Institute (IPTI) - Global
Fred Nicely, Council on State Taxation

Glen 206

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

1:15 PM

Using ChatGPT to Build Defensible Market Adjustments

Jake Parkinson, Consultant

Glen 201/202

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

2:45 PM

Building Assessment Talent: Staff Development, Competency Growth, and Career Pathways for Success

Keisha Williams, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Trish Petersen CNCA, CPPA III, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Telus 104/105

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

2:45 PM

Curved or Straight: How Should You Depreciate?

William Miller, IRR - Integra Realty Resources

Glen 201/202

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

2:45 PM

Facebook Famous

Amy Robbins, City of Traverse City, Michigan
Jamie Houserman, Roscommon County, Michigan

Glen 203/204

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

2:45 PM

Power BI Tools and Techniques: 10 Tips for Completing Mass Appraisals with Confidence

David Cornell CAE, MAI, Cornell Consultants LLC

Glen 206

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

2:45 PM

Statistical Risk Scoring for Self-Reported Income: Improving Income Approach Valuation

Weiran Huang, New York City Department of Finance

Telus 101/102

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

2:45 PM

Take your Ratio Study Reports to The Next Level

Eric Kutchukian MSc, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) - Ontario, Canada
James Ellens MRICS, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) - Ontario, Canada
James Gilbert, Municipal Property Assessment Corp.

Glen 208/209

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

2:45 PM

Transparency and Trust: The Benefits of Demystifying Your Work for the Public

Colleen Younger CKA, Jefferson County (Kentucky) Property Valuation Administrator
Evan Westphal CKA, Jefferson County (Kentucky) Property Valuation Administrator's Office
Emma Vandeveer CKA, Jefferson County (Kentucky) Property Valuation Administrator's Office

Macleod E1

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

2:45 PM

Using IAAO Professional Designations as an Organizational Strategy, Not an Individual Goal

Jonathan Beck AAS, Beckham County (Oklahoma) Assessor's Office
Brad Fowler AAS, RES, Alamance County, North Carolina
David Sanford CAE, Chesapeake (Virginia) Real Estate Assessor's Office

Macleod E2

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM