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Curriculum Vitae: Excellence is Standard.

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Education – Master of Arts

Mark C. Grove (55) was educated at James Madison University (Harrisonburg, VA) where he earned a BS and an MA. He acquired additional education at George Washington University (DC) that was taught by ASA instructors of professional appraisal practice and was tested there in appraisal theory, principles of practice, property economics, methodology, and ethics. As a result appraisal reports written by Mr. Grove satisfy the highest standards required by Insurance Underwriters, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Courts.

Professional Accreditations – The Highest

The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) has the highest standards of excellence of all the appraisal societies. Accredited Senior Appraisers have five years or more of full-time appraisal experience, have completed a difficult academic regimen, have been tested in their specialty, are certified in the Federal USPAP requirements, and have had examples of their work approved by The International Board of Examiners. In addition, Accredited Senior Appraisers must comply with continuing education requirements and be retested in the USPAP every five years or face a reduction in rank. To view the typical training sequence for members of ASA, click here. Mr. Grove also holds the equivalent rank with the Appraisers Association of America (AAA) which is based in New York City; AAA has similar high professional standards.

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Professional Training – The Best

  • 2009 Rhode Island School of Design (RISD): Identifying Ceramics – pottery, porcelain, hard paste, soft paste, earthenware including creamware, pearlware, stoneware, faience, distinguishing and comparing construction techniques, clay bodies, glazes, etc. 12 SEP 09 (8hrs).
  • 2009 Rhode Island School of Design (RISD): Fundamentals of Ivory Identification, Ivory and Its Lookalikes 11 SEP 09 (5hrs).
  • 2008 ASA re-accreditation completed 22 APR 08 with a total of 302 points (minimum 100 points every five years). USPAP updated 22 APR 08. Professional requirements current for ASA through 18 MAR 2014.
  • 2007 National Expert Witness Conference (SEAK, Inc.), Hyannis, Cape Cod, MA. June 21-22, (14hrs).
  • 2007 Advanced Deposition Skills for Experts (SEAK, Inc.), Hyannis, Cape Cod, MA. June 20, (6hrs).
  • 2007 The Biggest Mistakes Experts Make: And How to Avoid Them (SEAK, Inc.), Hyannis, Cape Cod, MA. June 19, seven hours.
  • 2007 Peer review of two written Appraisal Reports, advancement approved, 2nd Specialty: American Folk Art: MAY 31.
  • 2007 A Day With the IRS: Tax Policy and Legal Changes that Will Affect Your Business Practice, April 27, eight hours.
  • 2006 Proposed to ASA International Board of Governors ASA’s American Folk Art Specialty: was principle writer of two 100 question each Folk Art specialty tests, reading list, and discipline advancement sequence.
  • 2005 The Appraisers Association of America’s (AAA) Board of Examiners reviews and approves three written reports for the purpose of certification as a Certified Member (highest rank). Designation awarded (AAA).
  • 2005 The Winterthur Furniture Forum: Yankee Cabinetmakers, New England Scholarship on Old Furniture. March 3-5, twelve hours of seminars followed by a hands-on workshop on the third day.
  • 2004 Washington Regional Appraisers Forum: The Value of Virginia Pottery Using the Shenandoah Standard presented by H. E. Comstock. (May)
  • 2004 The American Society of Appraisers’ Board of Examiners reviews and approves two written reports for the purpose of accreditation as an Accredited Senior Appraiser (highest rank). Senior designation awarded (ASA), 1st Specialty: Antique Furniture.
  • 2003 Antique Furniture Specialty Test, American Society of Appraisers —Successful (SEP 2003). At this writing, there are only ten (10) appraisers of antique furniture in the United States that are accredited by The American Society of Appraisers.
  • 2003 Submission of work log. The American Society of Appraisers’ Board of Examiners reviews and approves an itemized, chronological work log representing five years of full-time appraisal experience.
  • 2002 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice fifteen hour course and test. Certificate awarded.
  • 2002 Personal Property Valuation 204: The Legal and Commercial Environment. George Washington University, Washington, DC. Certificate awarded. Three semester hours.
  • 2002 Personal Property Valuation 203: Report Writing. George Washington University, Washington, DC. Certificate awarded. Three semester hours.
  • 2002 Personal Property Valuation 202: Methodology, Research, and Analysis. George Washington University, Washington, DC. Certificate awarded. Three semester hours.
  • 2002 Personal Property Valuation 201: Introduction to Personal Property Valuation. George Washington University, Washington, DC. Certificate awarded. Three semester hours.

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Published Articles and Contributions

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Elected Officer

  • Currently serving as First Vice President (2008-2010), Secretary (2008-2010) of the Richmond Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA).
  • Previously held positions: Membership Chair, President (2005-2007).

Seminars Conducted & Teaching Appointments

  • Faculty Appointment to New York University (NYU), Fall 2009: Appraisal Report Writing. Continuing Education, ten hours, in association with the Appraisers Association of America (AAA).
  • The Function of the Accredited Antiques Appraiser and Distinguishing Age Attributes. At the invitation of the Questers, 14 JUN 06, Old South Antiques in Brownsburg, VA. Seventeen attending, two and one-half hours, pro bono.
  • Introduction to the Antiques Business, Collecting, and the Function of an Appraiser. At the invitation of the St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School Alumni Association Board, 30 JAN 03, Old Town Alexandria, VA. Seventy-eight attending, two hours, pro bono.

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Appraisal Fairs

  • Woodstock Museum: Woodstock, VA. February 2010
  • Woodstock Museum: Woodstock, VA. June 2009
  • Lewis County Annual Antiques Market Fair: Weston, West Virginia June 2008
  • Woodstock Museum: Woodstock, VA. April 2008
  • VFS Private Client List Invitation, Staunton, VA. November 2007
  • Woodstock Museum: Woodstock, VA. June 2007.
  • Exchange Hotel Civil War Museum: Gordonsville, VA. August 2006
  • Scottsville Area Katrina Relief Fund: Scottsville, VA. April 2006
  • Natural Bridge Appraisal Fair: Natural Bridge, VA. March 2005
  • The Shenandoah Folk Art Society: Luray, VA. April: 2004, 2005
  • Charity Appraisals: Omni Hotel, Charlottesville, VA. January: 2003-2007
  • National Historic Trust: Belle Grove Plantation (VA). November: 2002, 2004, 2005
  • Habitat for Humanity / Women Built: Woodberry Forest School (VA). April: 2002, 2003

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Resources

  • A large professional reference library of books on antiques, decorative arts, and fine arts.
  • Expertise in accessing and researching the Internet and regional research libraries.
  • Subscriptions to online databases: ArtPrice, AskArt, ArtFact, P4A, ArtCare, and other sources.
  • Proficiency in Vista, Word, Excel, WordPress, Photoshop, WSFTP-Pro, PDF, and other software programs.
  • Access to an international network of expert contacts in all property categories.

Currency – Up to Date

    To remain current on prices and market trends, Mr. Grove periodically travels to national level antiques shows, numerous auctions at different market levels, studies domestic and foreign museum exhibits, completes continuing education programs, and adds dozens of books to his extensive topical reference library each year.

Institutional Clients – National

Referrals – National

American Society of Appraisers (ASA), Appraisers Association of America (AAA), USAA Insurance, US Trust, Wachovia Trust, Bessemer Trust, Allstate®, BB&T, State Farm®, Nationwide®, Erie®, Cabell Insurance, Bankers Insurance, Flather & Perkins, and others.

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Background – Bootstrap to Blue Chip

    Mr. Grove is a retired professional antiques dealer of American antique furniture, Americana, folk art, stoneware, redware, yellowware, quilts, art, books, rugs, and numerous other classes of antiques for over twenty-five years. In addition to operating a storefront with a large upscale inventory, he has sold antiques at regional and National level shows (collateral experience) from The Pier in New York City to The Heart of Country Show in Nashville Tennessee and many points in between.
  • Presently divides his time between homes in Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, and Fairfax, Virginia with his wife, Chany. Interests: reading, travel, cooking, dancing, dining.
  • 1979-2004 Antiques dealer: owner/operator of 5000 square foot upscale storefront operations, local and long-haul antiques fairs exhibitor, owner/operator of 5000 square foot upscale antiques center with exhibitors from 13 states, repair and restoration of furniture and lighting, researcher and appraiser.
  • 1984-1987 US Army Ordnance Officer (1st Lieutenant(P)), depot-level maintenance, Army Commendation Medal; antiques business owner.
  • 1981-1983 Masters of Arts Degree (December) from JMU, on G.I. Bill; antiques business owner.
  • 1979-1980 General Electric exempt employee, customer service International Accounts EVC; antiques business owner.
  • 1976-1978 Bachelors of Science Degree (August) from JMU, on G.I. Bill.
  • 1972-1976 US Air Force Sergeant, aero-medic (A90150): Dover Air Force Base & Ramstein Air Base.
  • 1972 Madison County High School, Madison, VA. Grew up on Spring Hill Farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia reading, hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking.
  • 1954 Born 29 September in a post WWII Quonset hut, Cambridge England.

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