AKME Appraisals, Inc. Team

Kelly Best, CD, AACI, P. App. BBA, PGVC, DULE

Nominated 2010 Atlantic Business CEO of the year
AKME Appraisals, Inc.
Principal Owner
Supreme Court Expert Witness Testimony - Sworn in and Recognized Supreme Court Expert Witness 2007

Designations:
Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC)- AACI, P.APP (Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute - Professional Appraiser)

Education
PGVC (Post Graduate Value Certification)
BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
DULE (Diploma Urban Land Economics)

Certified Advanced Appraisal Reviewer
Marshall & Swift Licensed User - Costing Expert

Retired in Good Standing -
CNAREA - DAC Designated Appraiser Commercial
NAIFA USA - IFAS Independent Fee Appraiser Senior

akme@ns.sympatico.ca
902 435-2637
902 462-3286 (fax)

I am a partner/owner of AKME Appraisals, Inc. My current Designation is Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI) with a degree in Business Administration, Diploma in Urban Economics (inclusive of 20+ Real Estate Appraisal course), background in both Real Estate Appraising, and prior experience in Property Management. I am also Retired - Pensioned Canadian Forces. During my military career I was awarded "Service Person of the Year"

William Best, CD, CRA - Partner

Designations:
AIC - Canadian Residential Appraiser

william.best@akmeappraisals.com
902 435-2637
902 462-3286 (fax)

I am a partner of AKME Appraisals, Inc. I was awarded the CRA (Canadian Residential Appraiser) designation in 2007. I continue to update and stay current with Appraisal education, taking appraisal courses through UBC. I have extensive experience in the residential division. My work in our Valuation Division covers a wide range of property from single family housing to to multi-use investment projects. In addition to completing a full career - I am retired Canadian Armed Forces; Communications and have received my CD1. I also worked as a Communications Specialist with General Dynamics Canada. After returning from the USA, I became extensively involved in Real Property Appraising.

Shawna Best - CRA

Designations:
Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) – Canadian Residential Appraiser (CRA)

shawna.best@akmeappraisals.com
(902) 440-2378

I officially joined AKME Appraisals, Inc. in 2007 – I have been involved with the Appraisal Industry for over 10 years. My current Designation is Canadian Residential Appraiser (CRA). At present, I am studying towards my Commercial Appraisal Designation and a Bachelor Degree in Business of Real Estate. I have extensive experience in the Residential Sector: Single Family Dwellings, Multi Family Properties and Vacant Land. I also have experience with Small Commercial Component Properties.