Qualifications and Experience
D. Mark Meeks, SR/WA
Present Value Services
575 Tedder Lake Rd.
De Leon Springs, Fl32130
(386) 785-8046
Mark@PresentValueServices.com
Experience
Present Value Services (11/17 to present), Deleon Springs, Florida: Mr. Meeks began Present Value Services (PVS) to provide expert Right of Way Appraisal related services to governmental and private organizations with personal attention. The goal of PVS is to offer tailored services to the client that satisfy the quality and production goals necessary in the field of eminent domain. Mr. Meeks has 30+ years of experience as an appraiser, appraisal reviewer, manager, and cost estimator. The combination of experience, knowledge, and understanding of the requirements for the field of eminent domain gives Mr. Meeks a unique opportunity to deliver services that are able to meet and exceed the client’s expectations.
Senior Right of Way Manager for AECOM, Deland, Florida (3/14 to 11/17): Mr. Meeks started a Right of Way program for then URS Corporation (now AECOM) utilizing his years of real estate experience, and secured four government contracts in the first year and a half. He directly supervises seven employees, and is actively involved in providing Right of Way Cost Estimates and Appraisal Review for FDOT District Five work program requirements while continuing business development services for the company. His expertise is in real estate valuation, project management, and developing research and management tools using database software.
District R/ W Administrator- Appraisal, Florida Department of Transportation, District Five, Florida (12/11 to 03/14): Managed District Five's Appraisal Department composed of seven Review Appraisers and one support staff. Duties included contracting with appraisal and engineering consultants, negotiating fees, measuring performance goals for appraisers and reviewers, selection of appraisal firms for District Wide Contracts, providing technical advice to deliver quality appraisals for negotiation and litigation. In addition Mr. Meeks was coordinating with acquisition, relocation, property management, and legal to resolve issues necessary to achieve work program goals.
Senior Appraiser, Florida Department of Transportation, District Five, Florida (3/93 to 12/11): Review Appraiser for FDOT right of way acquisitions. Primary duties involved the review of consultant appraisal reports to assure compliance with the Florida Supplemental Standards and USPAP. The reports are used to establish recommended compensation for negotiations, and eminent domain proceedings. Additional duties included development of the computerized Cost Estimate form and Cost Estimate Management Database spreadsheet.
Staff Appraiser, Pardue, Heid, Church, Smith and Waller, Inc., Orlando, Florida (8/91 to 3/93): Appraised a variety of properties for road widening projects and power line easements. Clients included Orange County, Florida Power Corp., and several attorneys.
Broker/ Owner, Present Value Properties & Everclean Services, Winter Garden, Florida (8/89 to 8/91): Operated a real estate brokerage/ management office and commercial cleaning service with multiple employees.
Staff Appraiser, Hastings and Associates, Orlando, Florida (10/85 to 8/89): Appraised eminent domain acquisitions for road widening and power line easements. Primary clients were Florida Power Corp., FDOT, Orange County, Seminole County, and property owner attorneys.
Additional Professional Experience
Magnumware, Inc., Orlando, Florida: 1/84 – 3/85 (Computer Software Sales and Management)
Armor Systems, Inc., Maitland, Florida: 9/81 – 1/84: (Computer Software Sales)
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1981: University of Central Florida
Major: Marketing Minor: Computer Science
Professional Registrations/Certification
1991 / State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser RZ 1037
1990 / Licensed Real Estate Broker / Florida #BK 0393392
SR/WA Senior Member of the International Right of Way Association
International Right of Way Association Activities
Chairman, Professional Development Committee, IRWA Ch. 26, 2001-2002
Published author: Contributory Value, June 2004 edition of Right of Way Magazine
Professional Coursework
Appraisal Institute: Appraisal Principles, Residential Valuation, Basic Valuation, Capitalization Theory & Techniques Part A, Advanced Income Valuation, Highest and Best Use and Market Analysis, Report Writing & Valuation Analysis, Case Studies, Litigation Valuation, Standards of Professional Practice Parts A&B (current), Appraisal Review, Easement Valuation, Litigation Valuation Parts A&B, Condemnation Appraising: Principles and Practices
International Right of Way Association: Course 101( Appraisal, Real Estate Law, Engineering, & Negotiations), Engineering Plan Development & Application, Communications in Acquisitions, Interpersonal Relations in Real Estate, Legal Aspects of Easement, Easement Valuation, The Appraisal of Partial Acquisitions, Relocation Assistance, Eminent Domain Law Basics for Right of Way, Understanding Environmental Contamination in Real Estate, Skills of Expert Testimony, Uniform Relocation Act Executive Summary
CCIM Institute: Introduction to Commercial Investment Real Estate Analysis, Financial Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate, Market Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate, User Decision Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate, Investment Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate
Additional Courses/ Seminars: Appraisal Review Parts A&B( FDOT), Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, Marshall and Swift Cost Estimating, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Karrass- Effective Negotiating, Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint/ Lotus Notes, Fractional Limited Partnership Ownership Interests, FDOT Supervisors Academy, FDOT Management Academy