Board of Advisors
John R. Harris
Director
BCA, MCBC
John R. Harris holds a certified general appraisal license in several states and has over 40 years of appraisal experience. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree and has owned several successful businesses. He has operated both nationally and internationally in appraisal and brokerage and has been a member of the World Trade Center having performed appraisal and consulting services for the Mexican and Venezuelan governments in Central and South America. He has also served as a consultant for large U.S. entities including Ford Motor Company, General Motors, General Electric, International Dairy Queen, Pizza Hut Corporation, Boeing, Cessna Aircraft, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Currently, Mr. Harris teaches appraisal technique in Business, Real Estate, and Machinery/Equipment for several national organizations. He serves nationally as an arbitrator in business disputes for the American Arbitration Association, New York City. He is a member and contributing guest speaker to the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB), and the Institute of Certified Business Counselors (ICBC). As a member of ICBC, he is one of only a few individuals to hold the MCBC designation indicating Master Certified Business Counselor.
John Harris was the Director of the NEBB Institute. As the Director, he trained over 1,000 appraisers in 45 states, Australia, Africa, Canada, Ireland, Norway, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore.
He has been awarded the professional designation of CM&AA by the Alliance of Mergers & Acquisition Advisors, which means he is certified in Mergers and Acquisitions. This organization involves CPAs and other financial professionals specializing in business transfers. In addition, Mr. Harris holds the following credentials:
- Licensed Real Estate Broker.
- Holds the BAE Professional designation indicating Business Appraisal Expert, as endorsed by Northern Michigan University.
- Holds BCA Professional designation indicating Business Certified Appraiser as issued by the International Society of Business Analysts.
- Has been awarded the GPPA professional designation from the National Auctioneers Association, indicating Graduate Personal Property Appraiser.
- Has been approved as an instructor for the Kansas Real Estate Commission to teach continuing education courses on the subject of Business Sales and Evaluation.
- Frequent guest speaker to CPAs, attorneys and other business groups.
- Regular contributing author to various industry trade journals and newsletters in the brokerage and appraisal industries.
- Graduate of Loyola University School of Business Administration Executive Education Programs for Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisors.
- Has personally sold in a brokerage capacity over 400 businesses.
- Provides expert court testimony at the District and Federal Court levels when called upon to do so.
- Is used by the following institutions in appraisal assignments (partial list only):
- AT&T Capital – Denver, Colorado
- GE Capital – Overland Park, Kansas
- Andover State Bank – Andover
- Gold Bank – Kansas City
- Arkansas Valley State Bank
- Haysville State Bank
- Banc One Leasing – Columbus, Ohio
- Heller Financial Group – Kansas City
- Bankers Bank of Kansas- Wichita
- Hillcrest Bank – Wichita
- Bank of America – Derby
- International City Bank – Long Beach, CA
- Bank of America – El Dorado
- Intrust Bank – Wichita, Haysville
- Bank of America – Garden City
- Jackson County – Missouri Asses. Dept.
- Bank of America – Liberal
- Johnson County – Kansas City, Kansas
- Bank of America – McPherson
- Legacy Bank – Kansas
- Bank of America – Newton
- Legacy Bank – Oklahoma
- Bank of America – Wichita
- Midland National Bank – Newton
- Brothers Bank – Kansas City
- Simmons Bank
- Business Bank of America – Wichita
- Peoples Bank & Trust – McPherson
- Business Loan Center – Wichita
- Prairie State Bank
- Central Bank & Trust – Wichita
- RelianzBank
- Central National Bank – Wichita
- Resolution Trust Corp
- Chisholm Trail State Bank – Wichita
- Rose Hill State Bank
- Citizens Bank & Trust – Wichita
- Sedgwick State Bank
- Citizens State Bank & Trust – Hiawatha
- SBA – Wichita
- Commerce Bank
- South Central Kansas Economic
- Commercial Federal Bank
- Development District (SKEDD)
- Community National Bank – El Dorado
- Southwest National Bank – Wichita
- Emprise Bank – Wichita
- Suburban West State Bank – Wichita
- Farmers & Merchants State Bank – Derby
- Sunflower Bank
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
- The Tescott Bank
- Fidelity Bank – Wichita
- The Mission Bank – Mission, Kansas
- First National Bank – Anthony
- The State Bank – Winfield
- First National Bank – Conway Springs
- The Valley State Bank – Wichita, Kansas
- First National Bank – Derby
- Transamerica Small Business Capital
- First National Bank – Harper
- Twin Lakes National Bank – Wichita
- First National Bank – Winfield
- Union State Bank – Kansas City
- Freedom Bank – Kansas City
- UPS Capital Business Credit – Hartford, CT
- Garden Plain State Bank
- Zions Bank
13. Approved by and registered with:
- Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
- General Services Administration, U.S. Government
- Internal Revenue Service
Continuing Education and Compliance – Mr. Harris has complied with the requirements of the various certifying organizations of which he is a member and has completed the following courses for license maintenance, re-certification and/or continuing educational requirements:
| Course Title | Location | No. Hours | Month/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
|
USPAP Update |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
2021 |
|
Evaluations, Desk Top and Others |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
2021 |
|
Avoiding Mortgage Fraud |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
2020 |
|
Complex Properties |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
2020 |
|
USPAP Update |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
May 1, 2019 |
|
General Appraisal Courses |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
May 2, 2019 |
|
USPAP Update |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
November 8, 2018 |
|
Evaluations, Desktops, & Other Limited Scope Appraisals |
Wichita, Kansas |
4 |
November 8, 2018 |
|
Work File Documentation for Appraisers |
Wichita, Kansas |
4 |
May 26, 2017 |
|
Divorce and Estate Appraisals |
Wichita, Kansas |
4 |
May 20, 2017 |
|
Managing Appraiser Liability |
Wichita, Kansas |
6 |
May 13, 2017 |
|
USPAP Update |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
2021 |
|
Evaluations, Desk Top and Others |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
2021 |
|
Avoiding Mortgage Fraud |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
2020 |
|
Complex Properties |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
2020 |
|
USPAP Update |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
May 1, 2019 |
|
General Appraisal Courses |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
May 2, 2019 |
|
USPAP Update |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
November 8, 2018 |
|
Evaluations, Desktops, & Other Limited Scope Appraisals |
Wichita, Kansas |
4 |
November 8, 2018 |
|
Work File Documentation for Appraisers |
Wichita, Kansas |
4 |
May 26, 2017 |
|
Divorce and Estate Appraisals |
Wichita, Kansas |
4 |
May 20, 2017 |
|
Managing Appraiser Liability |
Wichita, Kansas |
6 |
May 13, 2017 |
|
Appraisal of Owner Occupied Properties |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
June 2016 |
|
7-Hour USPAP Update Course |
Topeka, Kansas |
7 |
May 2016 |
|
Appraising Manufactured Homes |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
May 2015 |
|
Appraisal of Owner Occupied Commercial Properties |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
May 2015 |
|
Appraising Manufactured Homes |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
May 2014 |
|
National USPAP Update Course |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
May 2014 |
|
Construction Details and Trends |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
April 2013 |
|
Appraising and Analyzing Retail Shopping |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
April 2013 |
|
ASA National Conference |
Phoenix, Arizona |
25 |
September 2012 |
|
National USPAP Update |
Kansas City, Kansas |
7 |
April 2012 |
|
Private Appraisal Assignment |
Kansas City, Kansas |
7 |
May 2012 |
|
ASA – Aircraft Specific 2 |
Wichita, Kansas |
16 |
December 2011 |
|
ASA – Aircraft Specific |
Wichita, Kansas |
27 |
August 2011 |
|
Graduate Personal Property Appraiser’s Program |
Orlando, Florida |
40 |
July 2011 |
|
Red Flags in Property Inspection |
Wichita, Kansas |
3 |
April 2011 |
|
Real Estate Finance for Appraisers |
Wichita, Kansas |
4 |
April 2011 |
|
Real Estate Update for Appraisers |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
April 2011 |
|
ASA – Aircraft Specific |
Wichita, Kansas |
27 |
January 2011 |
|
USPAP Review |
Salina, Kansas |
7 |
April 2010 |
|
Mortgage Fraud Prevention |
Salina, Kansas |
7 |
April 2009 |
|
Market Conditions |
Wichita, Kansas |
4 |
April 2009 |
|
USPAP Review |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
April 2009 |
|
HVCC Course |
Wichita, Kansas |
3 |
April 2009 |
|
FHA and VA Appraisal |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
May 2008 |
|
USPAP Review |
Wichita, Kansas |
15 |
April 2007 |
|
USPAP Review |
Wichita, Kansas |
15 |
April 2006 |
|
USPAP Review |
Topeka, Kansas |
15 |
April 2005 |
|
National CBC Convention |
Chicago, Illinois |
15 |
October 2004 |
|
USPAP Review |
Wichita, Kansas |
15 |
April 2004 |
|
Real Estate Review |
Topeka, Kansas |
15 |
April 2003 |
|
USPAP Review |
Topeka, Kansas |
15 |
April 2002 |
|
National CBC Convention |
Las Vegas, Nevada |
30 |
October 2001 |
|
USPAP Review |
Emporia, Kansas |
15 |
October 2000 |
|
National CBC Convention |
Tempe, Arizona |
30 |
October 2000 |
|
Report Writing |
Wichita State University |
4 |
March 2000 |
|
Small Income Properties |
Wichita State University |
4 |
March 2000 |
|
Summary Appraisal Reporting |
Wichita State University |
7 |
March 2000 |
|
National CBC Convention |
Portland, Oregon |
30 |
October 1999 |
|
USPAP Review |
Topeka, Kansas |
15 |
April 1999 |
|
National CBC Convention |
Tempe, Arizona |
30 |
September 1998 |
|
Income Property Valuation |
Salina, Kansas |
3 |
April 1997 |
|
Environmental Update |
Salina, Kansas |
9 |
April 1997 |
|
Condominium Appraisal |
Kansas Association of Realtors |
12 |
April 1996 |
|
FIRREA Revisited |
Kansas Association of Realtors |
12 |
April 1996 |
|
USPAP Review |
Wichita State University |
12 |
April 1995 |
|
FIRREA Compliance |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
May 1993 |
|
Kansas Taxpayers Hearing & Appeal Part 1 & II |
Topeka, Kansas |
10 |
April 1993 |
|
M&E Appraisal – Advanced |
ICBC, Orlando, Florida |
22 |
September 1992 |
|
M&E Appraisal |
CBC – Scottsdale, Arizona |
22 |
September 1992 |
|
The Basics of Appraisal |
Wichita State University |
15 |
July 1991 |
|
Real Estate Analysis |
Wichita State University |
15 |
July 1991 |
|
Sales Comparison Approach |
Wichita State University |
15 |
July 1991 |
|
Cost & Income Approach – Valuation of Partial Interest |
Wichita State University |
15 |
August 1991 |
|
Appraisal Standards & Ethics |
Kansas Association of Realtors |
15 |
June 1991 |
|
Principals of Evaluation – Level II |
Lindenwood College, St. Charles, MO |
21 |
March 1990 |
|
Principals of Real Estate |
Wichita State University |
30 |
October 1989 |
|
Principals of Appraisal – Level IV |
ASA, Chicago, Illinois |
21 |
April 1989 |
Partial List of Businesses Appraised – The following is a partial list of the types of businesses that have been appraised by John R. Harris:
- Accounting Practices
- Architectural & Engineering Services
- Advertising Agencies
- Aerial Spraying Services
- Airports
- Appliance Sales & Repair
- Art & Craft Supply Stores
- Asphalt Plants/Sand Pits
- Attorney’s Practices
- Auto Body Shops
- Auto Dealerships
- Auto Parts Stores
- Auto Repair Garages
- Bakeries
- Banks
- Beauty Shops
- Bridal Shops
- Building Product Supplies
- Candy Shops
- Catalog & Mail Order Houses
- Chemical Manufacturers
- Chemical Distributors
- Clinics
- Clubs/Taverns
- Collection Agencies
- Construction Companies
- Convenience Stores
- Cosmetic Stores
- Country Clubs
- Dairy Farms
- Dental Practices
- Distribution Companies
- Dog Kennels
- Donut Shops
- Dry Cleaners
- Electrical Contracting Services
- Exercise Gyms
- Fabric Stores
- Fast Food Restaurants
- Farms
- Flower Shops
- Food Processing Plants
- Furniture Stores
- Gasoline Stations
- Gift Shops
- Golf Courses
- Grocery Stores
- Hardware Stores
- Hobby Shops
- Hospitals
- High Tech Manufacturing Companies
- Historical Buildings
- Hotels
- Ice Cream Stores
- Interior Decorating Shops
- Insurance Agencies
- Janitorial Companies
- Ladies Retail Clothing
- Liquor Stores
- Lumber Yards
- Machine Shops
- Maid Service Franchises
- Mall Specialty Shops
- Manufacturing Companies
- Medical Clinics
- Millwork Shops
- Motels
- Moving and Storage Companies
- National Franchises
- Newspapers
- Oil and Gas Refineries
- One Hour Photo Stores
- Photography Studios
- Physicians Practices
- Plumbing Contracting Services
- Printing Companies
- Radio/TV Repair Companies
- Real Estate Sales Agencies
- Recreational Vehicle Dealerships
- Refuse Hauling Companies
- Restaurants
- Rock Quarries
- Rodeo Stadiums
- Sandwich Shops
- Schools
- Supper Clubs
- Swimming Pool Builders
- Travel Agencies
- Trucking Companies
- Veterinary Clinics
- Video Rental & Sales Shops
- Wallpaper Stores
- Welding Shops
- Well Drilling Companies
- Well Servicing Companies
- Wholesale Businesses
- Woodworking Shops
- Wrecker/Towing Services