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Brian Johnston

Lead, Tangible Asset Valuation

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With over 20 years of experience in the machinery and equipment valuation field, Brian is the Team Leader of the Tangible Asset Valuation practice.

He has experience in insurance, fixed assets, SBA collateral, and fair market valuations of machinery and equipment, construction, leasehold improvements and inventory with skills in project management, logistics, client relationships, policy and procedures review, report and database customization. He has worked on hundreds of fixed asset inventories and appraisals completed for industrial, commercial, governmental and healthcare organizations. 

Industry Expertise

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Learn more about my professional experience and how I spend my time outside the firm.

Education:

  • BS, Business Administration, SUNY Oswego

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Member, Turnaround Management Association (TMA)
  • Candidate Member, American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
  • Certification in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Course (USPAP)

Brain spends his time outside of the office with his family—his wife, Lisa, and their two sons. His hobbies include playing music, skiing and spending time outdoors.

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On‑Site vs. Desktop Equipment Appraisals for SBA 7a Loans: How Lenders Should Decide

Lenders working on an SBA loan involving the purchase or collateralization of equipment often face a critical decision: should they opt for a desktop or on-site equipment appraisal? For 504 loans, SBA SOP 50 10 8 states “the equipment appraisal needs to be a written document from a person that is qualified to provide a…

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An insurance agent is appraising a property's valuation using a laptop and calculator.
Property Valuation and Appraisal Considerations for Insurance Renewals

Once upon a time, property insurance renewals were an annual formality. They often consisted of a brief conversation, a review of a property listing, and a moderate 2%-4% increase in valuation to account for inflation. These valuations and renewals have instead become increasingly consequential today. A property insurance appraisal of building and equipment assets performed…