QUALIFICATIONS OF SCOTT H. WATSON, MAI

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at the University of Florida (1982). Majored in Real Estate with concentration in real estate appraisal, law, market analysis, & financial feasibility.

Completed all prerequisite courses offered by the Appraisal Institute in order to receive the MAI designation. Continuing education courses are also current.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Coastal Consulting Group, Inc. (954) 776-9938 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
1314 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 801, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
President/Broker, January 1995 to Present

Responsible for all real estate brokerage activities
Responsible for all Florida appraisal assignments
Review appraisals for regulatory compliance
Supervise staff appraisers

Broward County Value Adjustment Board
Appraiser Special Magistrate for 2010, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1997 & 1995 tax cycles for both commercial and residential real property. Served as Chief Appraiser Special Magistrate for 2003 & 2004. This position involves acting as a judge to hear real property tax appeal cases on behalf of Broward County.

Collier County Value Adjustment Board
Appraiser Special Magistrate for 2006-2011 hearing commercial and residential property tax appeals.

Glendale Federal Bank
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vice President/Regional Manager of Residential & Commercial Appraisal Functions
February 1993 to December 1994

Supervised a total staff of 30+ in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Orlando, and Tampa.
Assisted in writing appraisal policies for the bank.
Reorganized the commercial department to meet Office of Thrift Supervision compliance standards for quality and professional practice.
Subcontracted work to fee appraisers when necessary.
Attended management committee meetings representing Florida appraisal functions.
Computerized many aspects of appraisal monitoring, administration, and writing reports.
Supervised day-to-day administration of general office functions, including support personnel.
Taught computer seminars to both Florida and California staff appraisers.
Worked closely with the Special Assets, Review, and Facilities departments within the bank.
Assisted with review functions of residential and commercial properties throughout Florida.
Monitored staff production and cost effectiveness.

American Realty Consultants, Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Commercial Real Estate Appraiser/Consultant, October 1989 to February 1993

Appraised a variety of commercial property types, including retail, industrial, and office.
Specialized in the analysis of residential subdivisions & planned golf course country club PUD's.

Hewitt, Olson, Smoker & Associates, Inc. (HOS)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Commercial Real Estate Appraiser/Consultant, June 1987 to October 1989

While at Hewitt Olson , Smoker & Associates, participated in the takeover, then acted as the Asset Manager of all residential and commercial properties for United Savings and Loan in Durant, Oklahoma (8/97 to 4/88). Also participated in the FHLBB/FSLIC takeover of Victor Savings and Loan Association in Moskogee, Oklahoma (7/88 to 8/88). Both institutions were managed by HOS as part of a FSLIC Management Consignment Program for financially insolvent institutions. My duties involved implementation of appraisal policies and practices, contract and lease reviews/negotiations, major loan analysis and workouts, residential and commercial appraisal reviews, computerization of the foreclosure portfolio, loan file analysis, property management and attending board of directors meetings.
Appraised/analyzed properties throughout Florida, South Carolina, and the mid-west United States.
Assisted Richard Hewitt, Ph. D. with due diligence for expert witness work.
Acted as the Lotus lab instructor for courses taught to Federal Home Loan Bank Board examiners.

California Federal Savings & Loan
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Residential Real Estate Appraiser, May 1986 to June 1987

Appraised properties throughout Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties

City Appraisal Services, Inc. (i.e. City Federal Savings Bank)
Boca Raton, FL
Residential Real Estate Appraiser, July 1985 to May 1986

Appraised properties throughout Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties

Appraisal Associates & Consultants, Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Residential Real Estate Appraiser, March 1985 to July 1985

Appraised properties throughout Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties


Acousti Engineering Company of Florida (a major interior construction subcontractor)
Miami, FL
Project Manager
August 1982 to February 1985

Worked as a project manager for this major interior subcontractor specializing in hospitals, shopping centers, hotels, and office buildings.
Estimated, bid, sold, and managed interior construction projects throughout Dade County (Miami) and the Florida Keys.
Dealt with architects, engineers, general contractors, material suppliers, manufacturers, and a field construction crew of 50+ men.
Prepared shop drawings when necessary.
Responsible for the financial performance and management of all jobs bid and sold.


LICENSES/PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Member of the Appraisal Institute (MAI Member #9642)
State-Certified General Real Estate Appraiser No. 0001401 (State of Florida)
Real Estate Broker (State of Florida)

GEOGRAPHIC APPRAISAL/CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Florida (Counties)
Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Brevard, Lee, Leon, Highlands, Orange, Osceola, Sarasota, Marion, Alachua, Putnam, Collier, Indian River, Monroe, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Duval, Leon, Wakulla, Volusia, and St. Lucie.

Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Normon, Edmond, Durant, Tulsa/Broken Arrow

Texas
Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio

South Carolina
Hilton Head Island