Qualification of the Real Estate Appraiser
Ronald E. LaDuke, ARA

Background:
Born in Galesburg, Illinois, raised on a grain and livestock farm in Knox County. Has been involved in agriculture in Knox county all his life.
Education:
Graduate of ROVA High School in 1971
Attended Carl Sandburg College majoring in Ag. Business
Graduate of Reus Real Estate School for Salespersons license in 1981
Graduate of Reus Real Estate School for Brokers License in 1982
Graduate of Rural Appraisal School in 1985: Madison, WI
Graduate of Advanced Rural Appraisal School in 1986: Champaign, IL
Above appraisal schools were from American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers

Experience:
Owner of a cash grain operation in Knox County since 1975 and a landowner
Licensed Illinois Real Estate Salesperson in 1981
Licensed Illinois Real Estate Broker in 1982
Started his Real Estate and Appraisal office in 1983 and has closely monitored the Real Estate Market since 1975

Professional Organizations:
Member: Galesburg Board of Realtors as a Realtor
Illinois Association of Realtors
National Association of Realtors

State Certified "General" Real Estate Appraiser by the State of Illinois as of March 1992
License # 153-000170

Accredited Member: Illinois and National chapters of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (currently holds the ARA Professional Designation)
Certified with the continuing education program of the ASFMRA

Courses completed through AIREA include:

Also a multitude of courses throughout the years to maintain continuing education currency with the National Association of Realtors, maintaining the Realtors license, The American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, to maintain the "ARA" designation and the State of Illinois Office of Banks and Real Estate, to maintain the State Certified "General" Real Estate Appraiser Certification.