In June, The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) announced it is seeking qualified candidates to fill two public interest positions on its Board of Trustees (BOT). One is open to anyone with an interest in valuation to fill the remainder of a term ending Dec. 31, 2025, while the second position, with a three-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2024, is reserved for an individual whose principal profession is in academia, TAF announced in a press release.
“While typically the board of trustees only appoints new members once a year, we have a unique opportunity this year to fill two more trustee positions,” TAF President David Bunton said in the release. “The board is seeking any stakeholders or members of the public with a deep interest in the appraisal profession and leadership and non-profit management experience to join them as they shape the future of the foundation and the appraisal profession.”
The BOT provides financial support and oversight to TAF’s two independent boards, the Appraiser Qualifications Board and the Appraisal Standards Board. The board meets twice a year, and while trustees are reimbursed for travel expenses, they are not compensated for their time.
The BOT includes individuals from all appraisal disciplines, users of appraisal services, former appraiser regulators, academics, business leaders and community advocates, TAF said.
The Appraisal Foundation believes diversity enhances the quality of its boards. When evaluating candidates, the trustee nominating committee will seek to choose qualified candidates who contribute to creating a diverse board.
Completed applications for board vacancies must be received by Aug. 1. Please contact Board and Councils Program Manager Arika Cole at 202-624-3072 or via email at [email protected] with any questions about the application process.