Erin Finderup

Statement of Qualifications

Ms. Finderup is currently associated with Correia - Xavier, Incorporated, an independent real estate appraisal firm specializing in the appraisal of agricultural properties. Ms. Finderup is certified by the State of California as a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, Certificate Number AG041907; expiration date January 12, 2009.

Professional Education ___________________________________________________________________  

• Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Business, California State University, 1999
• American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) : Fundamentals of Rural Appraisal, Eminent Domain, Highest and Best Use, Income Capitalization, Appraising Dairy Short Course, Advanced Rural Appraisal, Code of Ethics, DOV Seminar
• American Society of Appraisers (ASA) : National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Course, Principles of Valuation
• California State University, Fresno : Principles of Rural Appraisal

Appraisal Experience ____________________________________________________________________  

Ms. Finderup has over 7 years of appraisal related experience and has appraised and assisted in appraising, various commercial, industrial, residential, and agricultural properties in narrative and form format throughout the Central Valley of California.

• Appraiser – Correia-Xavier, Incorporated – June 2002 to Present
• Intern – The Aten Company – May 2000 to May 2002
• Intern – Viticulture and Enology Research Center, Dried Foods Laboratory – May 1998 to May 2000
• Ranch Employee – Finderup Farm, Incorporated – 1983 to Present

Appraisal Clients _________________________________________________________________________  

Ms. Finderup has appraised or assisted in appraising properties, on a fee basis, for a broad spectrum of clients, including federal, state, and local government agencies, major local, national and international banks, major insurance companies, pension funds, pension fund advisors, and numerous attorneys, accountants, corporations, and individuals.

Supplementary Information ______________________________________________________________

• Candidate member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers
• Ag Lenders Society of California
• Young Leaders program with Blue Diamond Cooperative
• American Society of Viticulture and Erology