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Columnist / AuthorAppraisal Instructor for the International Society of Appraisers, Core Course 101 - Professional Appraisal Practices: Ethics, Business Practices, and Communication. 1989-1993. Co-developer and presenter of Understanding USPAP: A Personal Property Perspective -- An intensive one-day seminar addressing the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Co-designer and presenter of Turbo-Charging Your Appraisal Practice. -- A nationally delivered seminar on expanding and marketing personal property appraisal firms. Designer and presenter of Appraising the Appraisal -- A continuing educational seminar for insurance professionals and agents. Created to help insurance professionals understand the appraisal process. Specialist Certified Appraiser of Personal Property in Autographs, Historical Documents & Manuscripts. A multi-year research, study, and testing certification issued by the International Society of Appraisers in conjunction with the University of Maryland. Chairman New York Winter Antique Show Vetting Committee on Autographs, Manuscripts & Rare Books: Responsible for vetting all autographs, documents and manuscripts displayed and sold at this most prestigious show. 1993-1995.; Committee Member 1996-present Successfully completed International Society of Appraisers / Indiana University CAPP program courses 101, 102, and 103, resulting in Designated Member Status. Indiana University / International Society of Appraisers Continuing Education Program. Successfully completed ISA CAPP Course 104: Advanced Appraisal Theory & Report Writing and ISA CAPP Course 105: The Appraiser As Expert Witness and Trial Consultant Conference Seminar Leader Presented Autograph Authenticating & Appraising programs and Ethical Appraisal Business Practices programs at International Society of Appraisers International Conventions: Houston TX 1996, Philadelphia PA 1990, Long Beach CA 1989, and Baltimore MD 1987. Designed and presented Forgery and Authentication Seminars for the American Philatelic Society, Detroit MI 1988. Created Fonies, Fakes & Forgeries: a lecture series and traveling exhibit for the Universal Autograph Collectors' Club 1990-1992. Delivered Appraisal Techniques and Practical Information for Archivists and Librarians at the Folger Shakespeare Library - Manuscript Society Washington, D.C. Chapter meeting. Provided workshop: Appraising Rare and Collectible Books for the New Jersey Antiquarian Book Sellers Fair 1992
The Autograph Detective A regular column featured in the Pen & Quill journal and related magazines dealing with the identification, authentication, and the appraisal of autographed material and collectibles.
Contributor and advisor to USA TODAY "Ask Money" feature:
Providing authentication and valuation expertise on autographed material,
sports collectibles, stamps, and ephemera. 1988-1992
Host and Producer of HOBBY WORLD, a weekly Cable TV program relating to hobbies and collectibles. Cablecasted by Storer Cable Communications. 1985-1987
Co-host of TRASH or TREASURE, a bi-weekly radio broadcast (WRNJ AM) and world-wide web-cast program relating to the value and appraisal of antiques and collectibles.
President & General Manager: BRIAN KATHENES AUTOGRAPHS & COLLECTIBLES / PROGRESSIVE BUSINESS CONCEPTS, INC. A specialty autographs and historical document service - buying, selling and authenticating autographed material, sports memorabilia, and collectibles. 1984 - Present.
Managing Partner, National Appraisal Consultants: A full service personal property appraisal and consulting firm. NAC specializes in expert witness testimony, insurance reports & research, trial consultation, and IRS appraisal matters.
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, 1978, New Jersey Institute of Technology, NCE
Currently developing a Specialty Education Appraisal Course on the appraisal of autographs, manuscripts, and books for the International Society of Appraisers.
Professional Associations and Memberships
Awards
1996 ISA Service Award for work as Region 1 Representation of the International Society of Appraisers
1992 Recipient of the International Society of Appraisers Media Award for Outstanding Efforts in the Education of the General Public in Qualified Appraisal Practices and Ethical Standards.
1990 Recipient of the International Society of Appraisers Marketing Award for Exemplary Marketing and Promotion of Professional Appraisal Services.
1989 Recipient of International Society of Appraisers Service Award for developing Appraisal Education Programs for the ISA Computer Network.
1999 Honored as the Outstanding Citizen of the Year
Hope,
New Jersey. Presented by the Mayor of Hope and the Hope Township
Council.
Specialties and Expertise
Appraisal Services and Consultation for:
in the following specialties