ASC announces witnesses for second public hearing

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) released the names of the individuals who are providing testimony during its second public hearing on May 19.

This second hearing “will explore the appraisal regulatory system focusing on appraisal standards, appraiser qualification criteria and barriers to entry into the profession, appraisal practice and state regulation.” It is intended to better understand the current challenges and explore opportunities to improve the appraisal profession, while combatting bias and promoting fair appraisals for all.

The witnesses for the hearing include:

• Jonathan Miller, president and CEO, Miller Samuel Inc.
• Michelle Czekalski Bradley, certified general appraiser, chair of the Appraisal Standards Board.
• Brad Swinney, chief appraiser, Farm Credit Bank of Texas, chair of the Appraiser Qualifications Board.
• Angela G. Jemmott, bureau chief, California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers, representing the Association of Appraiser Regulatory Officials.
• Morgan Williams, general counsel, National Fair Housing.