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Who or what has been the strongest influence in your career? “Every great achiever is inspired by a great mentor” reso- nates with me. Mentors have played the most influential factor in my career. I have been for- tunate to have been employed by ethical, patient and intellectu-
Tell us how and when you began your career in the profession you are in, about your cur- rent position and why you chose the field/ profession you are in today.
Chris Bourland, MAI Principal JB Real Estate Valuation & Advisory, LLC Years with company/firm: 2 Years in field: 10 Real estate organizations / affiliations: Appraisal Institute
Brian DiMattesa, CPA Principal
St. Clair CPAs, P.C. Years with company/ firm: 10+ Years in field: 8
My career in public accounting began immediately after graduating from Penn State in 2002. My first position was a staff accountant with a small firm. In 2011, I joined St. Clair CPAs, P.C. and was promoted to Principal in 2017. The accounting profession provides me with a wide range of expertise where I have the opportunity to work with numbers and apply the logic of the various accounting regulations and tax codes, specifically the complicated aspects of the TCJA. In my experience, I have found that real estate developers work closely with our CPA firm to navigate the various tax benefits which enhance their profitability and working capital. Presently, with the new tax law of 2018, pertaining to Opportunity Zones, our firm has created new ways to help with tax savings and strategic planning. There is always something new to learn to help our clients in this industry.
ally curious appraisers. I began as an apprentice under Robert D. Wright, MAI, who introduced me to the profession. As an investor with experi- ence on both sides of the settlement table, Wright offered practical insight and wisdom that can only come with many years of real estate experience. My good fortune continued with supervision from Michael J. Acquaro-Mignogna, MAI, AI-GRS. Mignogna serves the appraisal profession in leadership capacities and provided me with exposure to complex appraisal assignments for a variety of different property types. In the current phase of my career, my intention is to pay forward the graciousness that has been offered to me by these mentors and oth- ers who have positively contributed to my professional development. I have been privileged to able to provide mentorship through my firm’s summer internship program, which I plan to expand in the coming years. What unique qualities and or personality do you feel makes you most successful in your profession? As an appraiser and broker who is also a licensed attorney, I believe that I am uniquely qualified to properly ana- lyze legal circumstances, which affect real property. My legal training is useful in day-to-day appraisal tasks, which include interpreting lease agreements, zoning ordinances, easements and other legal documents. For complex assignments involving highest & best use questions, I feel that my legal training has positioned me well to fully analyze, resolve and effectively communicate conclusions regarding legal permissibility considerations. Drawing from practical experience and a high comfort level in interpreting ordinances, I feel that I am qualified to fully analyze property characteristics in the context of the legal environment.
What outside activities do you enjoy during your free time?
I enjoy going down the shore, spending time with my family, rooting for the local Philly sports teams and of course, Penn State!
We help developers build their business and improve profitability. St. Clair assists a wide variety of real estate clients, both residential and commercial, including real estate owners, developers, managers, and hotel owner operators. In addition to developing comprehensive tax strategies, we provide advice and tools that assist our clients with their projects. Real Estate Development Accounting Services: • Acquisition Evaluations • Assistance With Financing • Assurance Services • Financial Statement Preparation • Investor Reporting • Partnership Cash Flow Modeling • Tax Consulting • Tax Return Preparation • Tax-Deferred Exchanges • Transactional Services
JB Real Estate Valuation & Advisory is a full-sERVicE AppRAisAl fiRm offering cliEnt-focusEd VAluAtion suppoRt for Commercial & Residential Properties in PA, NJ & DE.
christopher K. Bourland, mAi is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in PA, NJ and DE. Chris has experience appraising a wide variety of property types, including shopping centers, hotels, residential sub- divisions, offices, industrial properties and multi-family properties. Chris has worked
on assignments with property value indications exceeding $300M and has appraised more than $10B in assets in his career. He also has experience providing consulting services to Accountants, lenders, investors and Attorneys on a wide variety of matters relating to real estate. www.jbvaluation.com
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