For IAAO Region 1

Alvin Lankford, CAE, RES

Chief Appraiser, Williamson Central Appraisal District Georgetown, Texas

I respectfully ask for your support of my candidacy for the IAAO Executive Board Region 1.

During my 22 year career in the assessment/appraisal profession, IAAO has provided me great opportunities for education, professional development, networking, and mentoring. I sincerely hope for the opportunity to give back to our profession by putting my experiences to work serving our membership on the Executive Board.

My goals if elected are:
• Continued promotion of IAAO’s professional development programs
• Providing access to the data and tools necessary for designation candidates to all our members, regardless of local barriers
• Maintaining IAAO’s position as the preeminent professional and educational organization of our profession
• Promote the benefits of IAAO membership and involvement
• Enhancing the position of IAAO consulting an mentoring programs

IAAO activities
• Member since 2004
• IAAO Conferences 2009-present
• Professional Development Committee
• Guided Demonstration Appraisal Task Force

Local/state activities
• Texas Association of Appraisal Districts President, President Elect, Vice President and Secretary Treasurer
• Texas Association of Appraisal Districts IAAO State Chapter President, Vice President, Secretary Treasurer
• Texas Association of Assessing Officers Capital Chapter President and Vice President
• Texas Association of Appraisal Districts Committee service:
   - Legislative
   - Budget
   - Education
   - Conference

Designations, certifications, and awards
• Certified Assessment Evaluator (CAE)
• Assessment Administration Specialist (AAS)
• Texas Registered Professional Appraiser (RPA)
• Texas Certified Chief Appraiser (CCA)

Professional experience
Williamson Central Appraisal District
• Appraiser
• Commercial Manager
• Director of Appraisal
• Deputy Chief Appraiser
• Chief Appraiser-present

Education
• Southwest Texas State University, Bachelor of Arts in political science