Appraisers

J. Michael Smith, MAI, SRA

Professional Experience

  • (1986 to 1992) Employed by Real Estate Appraisal Services, Inc. as a fee appraiser. Scope of appraisal assignments included both commercial and residential properties in the metro Atlanta area. Primary focus was on single-family homes, and from 1989 to 1994, held a position as an FHA staff appraiser. From 1990 to 2003, held a position as a VA panel appraiser.
  • (1992 to 1997) Employed by Valuation Services, Inc. as a fee appraiser. Scope of appraisal assignments included both commercial and residential properties in the metro Atlanta area. Primary focus was on commercial properties

Kevin Lyon

Relevant Professional Experience

  • (1997 to 1999) Employed by Coopers & Lybrand (now PriceWaterhouse Coopers) in Memphis, TN and Atlanta, GA as an auditor. Worked on assignments for a wide range of clients in various industries including REITs, insurance, and software and other technology related fields
  • (1999 to 2003) Employed by Lafarge North America as a senior accountant and senior analyst
  • (2003 to 2006) Mortgage broker at U.S. Residential Mortgage
  • (March 2006 to August 2006) Administrative assistant at Buckhead Advisory Group, LTD.

Chris Rownd

Professional Experience

  • (October 2011 to present) Appraiser for Buckhead Advisory Group, LTD.
  • (May 2003 to present) Residential appraiser at North Georgia Appraisals, LLC; Garrison Appraisal
  • Group, LLC and Buckhead Advisory Group, LTD. Recent appraisal assignments include research and valuation of residential homes, vacant lots, condominiums and duplexes and research of various types of commercial property
  • (2000 to 2004) Risk Management Dept., Coca Cola Enterprises
  • (1997 to 2000) Risk Sciences Group, division of Crawford & Company

Dennis Davenport

Relevant Professional Experience

  • (2006 to present) Associate appraiser at Buckhead Advisory Group, LTD. Appraisal assignments over the past year years include assisting with valuation of and data research for numerous freestanding retail buildings, retail shopping centers, office buildings, office condominiums, office parks, small and large industrials, child care centers, automotive repair facilities, restaurants, assisted living facilities, and apartments
  • Clientele includes Wachovia/Wells Fargo Bank, Regions Bank, PNC Bank, Embassy National Bank, Quantum National Bank, BB&T, as well as a few other small FDIC banks, several mortgage brokers, attorneys and individuals

Wes Crafton

Relevant Professional Experience

  • (2014-2017) Employed by Consolidated Engineering Company in Atlanta, GA as a cost estimator. Worked on estimating heat processing equipment and thermal product solutions in the automotive, aerospace, and aluminum mill equipment industries
  • (2017 to present) Registered Appraiser at Buckhead Advisory Group, LTD. Appraisal assignments since starting in June 2017 have included apartment complexes, residential developments, churches, and daycares
  • Clientele includes First Citizens Bank, Quantum National Bank, First Continental Investment Co., Ltd, Metro City Bank, State Bank & Trust Company, Regions Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, BB&T, City National Bank, PNC Bank, as well as a few other AMC’s, small FDIC banks, attorneys and individuals

Office Staff

Amanda Childs

Tiffany Smith