
Qualifications of J. Thomas Hester
J. Thomas Hester
Employment History:
July 1988 - Present: Founder of Hester & Company
July 1981 - May 1988: Worthy & Wachtel & Associates
Employed as Associate Appraiser and Appraiser. Became partner in 1985.
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Professional Affiliations:
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MAI (Member, Appraisal Institute) designation 5/18/88 - Member Number 7816
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CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation 11/7/02 - Certificate #10576
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State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser - Certificate Number A1765
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Real Estate Broker's License issued by the N.C. Real Estate Licensing Board
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Member - North Carolina Association of Realtors
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Member - Triangle Commercial Association of Realtors (TCAR)
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Appraisal Institute – N.C. Chapter
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2000 Chapter Secretary
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2001 Chapter Treasurer
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2002 Chapter Vice President
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2003 Chapter President Elect
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2004 Chapter President
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Education:
1980: UNC-CH BA graduate, with majors in English and Psychology
1981: N.C. Teaching Certificate (Secondary English)
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Experience:
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Testified as an expert witness for the following:
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N.C. Superior Court
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N.C. Bankruptcy Court
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Raleigh City Council, the Wake County Board of Adjustment
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Durham County Board of Adjustment
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North Carolina Property Tax Commission
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Other local boards and councils

