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Fort Lauderdale, FL—May 27, 2009—The Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA), the pioneer of business appraisal education, professional certification, and resources, today announced that Scott Gabehart, President and Principal of the Gabehart Valuation Services, based in Arizona, has been elected as a member of IBA’s Education Board. The IBA Education Board provides input and assistance to Headquarters on IBA’s current and future educational offerings directed to: business valuation, litigation support, fair value reporting, forensic accounting, exit planning, business and intellectual property damages, fraud investigation and deterrence, and mergers and acquisitions workshops. 

The Education Board is responsible for reviewing and evaluating course content to ensure that it meets requirements for continuing education and that it is consistent with appropriate bodies of knowledge. The Education Board will periodically monitor live classes to assess effectiveness and customer satisfaction. IBA is very pleased that Scott Gabehart has offered his strong commitment to help ensure that IBA continues to effectively improve course materials and new course development by serving on this very important Board.

 Scott Gabehart holds a Certified Business Appraiser (CBA) credential from the Institute of Business Appraisers. Mr. Gabehart has evaluated, appraised and/or sold over 1,000 businesses since 1992.  Mr. Gabehart has been actively advising SBA officials in Washington D.C. to modernize the business valuation component of SOP50-10(5), which covers the primary set of SBA regulations related to the SBA loan programs. He brings nearly 20 years of appraisal experience to the Institute’s leadership position in the areas of divorce, estate tax, transaction advice, shareholder buy-sell agreements, ESOP formation and administration, and partner disputes.    

IBA’s elections were held in May of 2009. The Education Board nominations are open to the entire membership. Each elected member serves voluntarily and each commits to uphold the Board’s charter, participate in Board meetings, and attend IBA’s Annual Conference. 

The Institute of Business Appraisers was the first organization to adopt business appraisal standards and ethics. Established in 1978, the Institute was the original pioneer in business appraisal education and professional accreditation. IBA offers the following designations: Certified Business Appraiser (CBA), accredited in Business Appraisal Review (ABAR), as well as Business Valuator Accredited in Litigation (BVAL) and Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA).  

About IBA:

The Institute of Business Appraisers is the oldest professional society devoted solely to the appraisal of closely-held businesses.  IBA’s education focuses on showing students “how to” perform the work. Our education courses provide a unique, hands-on, interactive approach to learning. IBA measures success by the professional advancement of its members and personal assistance through our volunteer sponsors and mentors. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the Institute’s members receive free technical support and FREE access to IBA’s Market Database, the industry’s largest database of closely-held comparable business sales. To learn more about the benefits of an IBA membership, visit www.go-iba.org or call 800-299-4130.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL—May 27, 2009—The Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA), the pioneer of business appraisal education, professional certification, and resources, today announced that KC Conrad, President and Principal of the American Business Appraisers, LLC,based in Arizona, has been elected as a member of IBA’s Education Board. The IBA Education Board provides input and assistance to Headquarters on IBA’s current and future educational offerings directed to: business valuation, litigation support, fair value reporting, forensic accounting, exit planning, business and intellectual property damages, fraud investigation and deterrence, and mergers and acquisitions workshops. 

The Education Board is responsible for reviewing and evaluating course content to ensure that it meets requirements for continuing education and that it is consistent with appropriate bodies of knowledge. The Education Board will periodically monitor live classes to assess effectiveness and customer satisfaction. IBA is very pleased that KC Conrad has offered his strong commitment to help ensure that IBA continues to effectively improve course materials and new course development by serving on this very important Board.

KC Conrad holds a Certified Business Appraiser (CBA) credential from the Institute of Business Appraisers and is a Master Certified Business Counselor and a Certified in Machinery & Equipment Appraiser. Mr. Conrad brings several years of experience to the association’s leadership position as a course instructor for the Institute of Business Appraisers, NEBB Institute, and the Arizona Business Brokers Association. In addition Mr. Conrad is a member of the Qualification Review Committee for The Institute of Business Appraisers. 

IBA’s elections were held in May of 2009. The Education Board nominations are open to the entire membership. Each elected member serves voluntarily and each commits to uphold the Board’s charter, participate in Board meetings and attend IBA’s Annual Conference. 

The Institute of Business Appraisers was the first organization to adopt business appraisal standards and ethics. Established in 1978, the Institute was the original pioneer in business appraisal education and professional accreditation. IBA offers the following designations: Certified Business Appraiser (CBA), accredited in Business Appraisal Review (ABAR), as well as Business Valuator Accredited in Litigation (BVAL) and Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA). 

About IBA:
The Institute of Business Appraisers is the oldest professional society devoted solely to the appraisal of closely-held businesses.  IBA’s education focuses on showing students “how to” perform the work. Our education courses provide a unique, hands-on, interactive approach to learning. IBA measures success by the professional advancement of its members and personal assistance through our volunteer sponsors and mentors. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the Institute’s members receive free technical support and FREE access to IBA’s Market Database, the industry’s largest database of closely-held comparable business sales. To learn more about the benefits of an IBA membership, visit www.go-iba.org or call 800-299-4130.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL—May 27, 2009—The Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA), the pioneer of business appraisal education, professional certification, and resources, today announced that J.C. Hawthorne, President and principal owner of the Investment Analysts Network, Inc., based in Minnesota, has been elected as a member of IBA’s Education Board. The IBA Education Board provides input and assistance to Headquarters on IBA’s current and future educational offerings directed to: business valuation, litigation support, fair value reporting, forensic accounting, exit planning, business and intellectual property damages, fraud investigation and deterrence, and mergers and acquisitions workshops.

The Education Board is responsible for reviewing and evaluating course content to ensure that it meets requirements for continuing education and that it is consistent with appropriate bodies of knowledge. The Education Board will periodically monitor live classes to assess effectiveness and customer satisfaction. IBA is very pleased that J.C. Hawthorne has offered his strong commitment to help ensure that IBA continues to effectively improve course materials and new course development by serving on this very important Board. 

J.C. Hawthorne is a Fellow and Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA), the highest professional designation awarded in the business valuation industry, offered by the Institute of Business Appraisers. He also holds an ASA and CFA designation. Mr. Hawthorne has participated in over 1,000 valuation and corporate financial consulting projects. He has also served as an expert witness in various state and federal court jurisdictions, and has appeared before the IRS as an expert. 

IBA’s elections were held in May of 2009. The Education Board nominations are open to the entire membership. Each elected member serves voluntarily and each commits to uphold the Board’s charter, participate in Board meetings, and attend IBA’s Annual Conference. 

The Institute of Business Appraisers was the first organization to adopt business appraisal standards and ethics. Established in 1978, the Institute was the original pioneer in business appraisal education and professional accreditation. IBA offers the following designations: Certified Business Appraiser (CBA), accredited in Business Appraisal Review (ABAR), as well as Business Valuator Accredited in Litigation (BVAL) and Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA).  

About IBA:
The Institute of Business Appraisers is the oldest professional society devoted solely to the appraisal of closely-held businesses.  IBA’s education focuses on showing students “how to” perform the work. Our education courses provide a unique, hands-on, interactive approach to learning. IBA measures success by the professional advancement of its members and personal assistance through our volunteer sponsors and mentors. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the Institute’s members receive free technical support and FREE access to IBA’s Market Database, the industry’s largest database of closely-held comparable business sales. To learn more about the benefits of an IBA membership, visit www.go-iba.org or call 800-299-4130.

Fort Lauderdale, FL—May 27, 2009—The Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA), the pioneer of business appraisal education, professional certification, and resources, today announced that Bill (William) Quackenbush, managing director of the Advent Valuation Advisors, based in New York and Washington DC, has been elected as a member of IBA’s Education Board. The IBA Education Board provides input and assistance to Headquarters on IBA’s current and future educational offerings directed to: business valuation, litigation support, fair value reporting, forensic accounting, exit planning, business and intellectual property damages, fraud investigation and deterrence, and mergers and acquisitions workshops. 

The Education Board is responsible for reviewing and evaluating course content to ensure that it meets requirements for continuing education and that it is consistent with appropriate bodies of knowledge. The Education Board will periodically monitor live classes to assess effectiveness and customer satisfaction. IBA is very pleased that Bill (William) Quackenbush has offered his strong commitment to help ensure that IBA continues to effectively improve course materials and new course development by serving on this very important Board. 

Mr. Quackenbush holds a Certified Business Appraiser (CBA) credential from the Institute of Business Appraisers and an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) in the American Society of Appraisers. Mr. Quackenbush brings nearly 20 years of valuation experience to  Institute’s leadership position. He has testified in state and Federal courts. He serves on the Website and Business Valuation Committee (BVC) of ASA and is the Editor of ASA’s weekly Business Valuation E-Letter.

The Institute of Business Appraisers was the first organization to adopt business appraisal standards and ethics. Established in 1978, the Institute was the original pioneer in business appraisal education and professional accreditation. IBA offers the following designations: Certified Business Appraiser (CBA), accredited in Business Appraisal Review (ABAR), as well as Business Valuator Accredited in Litigation (BVAL) and Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA).  

About IBA:

The Institute of Business Appraisers is the oldest professional society devoted solely to the appraisal of closely-held businesses.  IBA’s education focuses on showing students “how to” perform the work. Our education courses provide a unique, hands-on, interactive approach to learning. IBA measures success by the professional advancement of its members and personal assistance through our volunteer sponsors and mentors. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the Institute’s members receive free technical support and FREE access to IBA’s Market Database, the industry’s largest database of closely-held comparable business sales. To learn more about the benefits of an IBA membership, visit www.go-iba.org or call 800-299-4130.

Fort Lauderdale, FL—May 27, 2009—The Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA), the pioneer of business appraisal education, professional certification, and resources, today announced that Steven M. Egna, Director of Business Advisory Services of Teal Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs, P.C., based in New York, has been elected as a member of IBA’s Education Board. The IBA Education Board provides input and assistance to Headquarters on IBA’s current and future educational offerings directed to: business valuation, litigation support, fair value reporting, forensic accounting, exit planning, business and intellectual property damages, fraud investigation and deterrence, and mergers and acquisitions workshops. 

The Education Board is responsible for reviewing and evaluating course content to ensure that it meets requirements for continuing education and that it is consistent with appropriate bodies of knowledge. The Education Board will periodically monitor live classes to assess effectiveness and customer satisfaction. IBA is very pleased that Steven M. Egna has offered his strong commitment to help ensure that IBA continues to effectively improve course materials and new course development by serving on this very important Board. 

Steven M. Egna is a Certified Business Appraiser (CBA) accredited by the Institute of Business Appraisers and a Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor accredited by the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors. Mr. Egna brings 25 years of diverse financial management experience to the Institute’s leadership position. He has taught business valuation courses and participated as a conference committee member for the Institute of Business Appraiser’s 2009 Symposium. 

IBA’s elections were held in May of 2009. The Education Board nominations are open to the entire membership. Each elected member serves voluntarily and each commits to uphold the Board’s charter, participate in Board meetings and attend IBA’s Annual Conference. 

The Institute of Business Appraisers was the first organization to adopt business appraisal standards and ethics. Established in 1978, the Institute was the original pioneer in business appraisal education and professional accreditation. IBA offers the following designations: Certified Business Appraiser (CBA), accredited in Business Appraisal Review (ABAR), as well as Business Valuator Accredited in Litigation (BVAL) and Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA).  

About IBA:
The Institute of Business Appraisers is the oldest professional society devoted solely to the appraisal of closely-held businesses.  IBA’s education focuses on showing students “how to” perform the work. Our education courses provide a unique, hands-on, interactive approach to learning. IBA measures success by the professional advancement of its members and personal assistance through our volunteer sponsors and mentors. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the Institute’s members receive free technical support and FREE access to IBA’s Market Database, the industry’s largest database of closely-held comparable business sales. To learn more about the benefits of an IBA membership, visit www.go-iba.org or call 800-299-4130.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL—May 27, 2009—The Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA), the pioneer of business appraisal education, professional certification, and resources, today announced that Shawn Hyde, key member of Hyde Valuations, Inc., has been elected as a member of IBA’s Education Board. The IBA Education Board provides input and assistance to Headquarters on IBA’s current and future educational offerings directed to: business valuation, litigation support, fair value reporting, forensic accounting, exit planning, business and intellectual property damages, fraud investigation and deterrence, and mergers and acquisitions workshops. 

The Education Board is responsible for reviewing and evaluating course content to ensure that it meets requirements for continuing education and that it is consistent with appropriate bodies of knowledge. The Education Board will periodically monitor live classes to assess effectiveness and customer satisfaction. IBA is very pleased that Shawn Hyde has offered his strong commitment to help ensure that IBA continues to effectively improve course materials and new course development by serving on this very important Board. 

Shawn Hyde a holds a Certified Business Appraiser (CBA) credential from the Institute of Business Appraisers. Mr. Hyde has taught business valuation courses, written and co-written business valuation articles and classes, and has spent the last five years as the grader for the Institute of Business Appraisers’ Certified Business Appraiser exam. 

IBA’s elections were held in May of 2009. The Education Board nominations are open to the entire membership. Each elected member serves voluntarily and each commits to uphold the Board’s charter, participate in Board meetings, and attend IBA’s Annual Conference. 

The Institute of Business Appraisers was the first organization to adopt business appraisal standards and ethics. Established in 1978, the Institute was the original pioneer in business appraisal education and professional accreditation. IBA offers the following designations: Certified Business Appraiser (CBA), accredited in Business Appraisal Review (ABAR), as well as Business Valuator Accredited in Litigation (BVAL) and Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA).  

About IBA:

The Institute of Business Appraisers is the oldest professional society devoted solely to the appraisal of closely-held businesses.  IBA’s education focuses on showing students “how to” perform the work. Our education courses provide a unique, hands-on, interactive approach to learning. IBA measures success by the professional advancement of its members and personal assistance through our volunteer sponsors and mentors. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the Institute’s members receive free technical support and FREE access to IBA’s Market Database, the industry’s largest database of closely-held comparable business sales. To learn more about the benefits of an IBA membership, visit www.go-iba.org or call 800-299-4130.