2019 Spring Newsletter

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION SPOTLIGHT: KRISTOFER OBERGFOLL, AAS, CFE

Name: Kristofer Obergfoll

County: Clay

Position: Commercial Appraiser

Briefly describe your appraisal/assessment experience.

I have a total of five years of experience. I began as a Residential Ap- praiser in 2014, and have been a Commercial Appraiser since 2016.

Kristofer Obergfoll, AAS, CFE

Why did you pursue the AAS designation?

One of the first things I noticed when I began my career was the professionalism and wealth of knowledge in those who held designations. For me, pursuing the AAS designation was an oppor- tunity to expand my understanding within this profession and to ensure my experience is quality ex- perience.

What was one of the biggest challenges you faced while pursuing your CAE designa- tion?

No specifics comes to mind at this moment, which is not to say there were not. I am fortunate to work in an environment that promotes higher education and career development, which became a positive reinforcement for me while pursing my AAS. I felt I could always reach out for advice if big challenges arose.

What advice/suggestions would you give to someone considering an IAAO designa- tion?

The advice I would give is to be proactive. Establish tangible dates for completing course work and apply what you learn when possible.

What is your favorite vacation and/or hobbies you enjoy?

Some of my favorite hobbies include fishing, running 5k races, playing 18-holes of golf, and going to the beach.

If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive) who would that be? Why?

I would have to say Michelangelo, not the turtle but the Italian painter and sculpture. The works of art that emerged from the High Renaissance era in Europe has always fascinated me; Michelangelo set the bar for that time.

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Spring 2019 Newsletter of the FCIAAO