2013 Spring newsletter

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION SPOTLIGHT: TRACY S. DRAKE, CAE, RES, AAS, CFE

When did you begin your career in the assessment field?

I began working for the Clay County Property Appraiser’s Office in 1993.

Did you intend to pursue three designations? No. I joined the IAAO in 1998 and initially applied for CAE candidacy. I soon realized that I had most of the requirements for the other designations, so I was able to complete the

Tracy S. Drake

AAS in 2000 and the RES in 2009. A friend of mine was pursuing his MAI designation, so we ―buddied-up‖ and worked on our commercial demos together. Finally, I received the CAE in 2012. It has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my professional development. Do you participate in any type of mentoring or advisory programs? I have been a member of the FCIAAO Professional Development Committee since 2001, and am currently an IAAO Profes- sional Designation Advisor (PDA) for the CAE, RES, and AAS designations. If anyone has questions about these designations, please contact me. Of the designations you have obtained, which one would you recommend? Tough ques- tion. Although the CAE seems to be held in the highest regard, I believe the AAS is the designation that I would encourage those working in assessment offices to pursue. Successful completion of the re- quired education, case study, and master exam provides a well-rounded foundation and understand- ing of the mass appraisal process. How can others join this effort to promote designations? The FCIAAO Professional Develop- ment Committee has done a good job of mentoring and promoting designations, but I believe we can do much more. I personally know how frustrating it can be to receive limited assistance during the designation process. Given that the educational materials, case studies, and master exams are occa- sionally revised, the committee needs advisors that are familiar with the changes and willing to pro- vide mentoring and encouragement to candidates. The FCIAAO Executive Board is seeking Professional Designation Advisors (PDA) to serve on the Professional Development Committee. To submit your name for considera- tion, please contact Tracy Drake at tdrake@ccpao.com.

PLEASE JOIN THE FCIAAO IN CONGRATULATING THE 2013 TONY HODGE AWARD RECIPIENTS:

Dave Adomatis, PPS

Tom Albanese, RES

Tracy Drake, CAE

Palm Beach County

Palm Beach County

Clay County

Brian Overfield, RES

Amber Ackley, RES

Palm Beach County

Palm Beach County

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Spring 2013 Newsletter of the FCIAAO