EXPERIENCE

Gobbell & Company (Carpinteria, CA), 2012 - Present: Owner and president of the firm responsible for various types of appraisal assignments.

Lea Associates, Inc. (West Los Angeles, CA), 1999 - 2012: Principal responsible for the analysis and production of appraisal assignments and various analytical services. Responsibilities also include providing proposals and accepting assignments on the company’s behalf. Serves in a supervisory or project management capacity on numerous appraisal assignments as well as participating in company management decisions.

Gobbell and Company (Downtown Los Angeles, CA), 1992 - 1999: President with full responsibility for research, analysis, and production of narrative appraisals for various commercial, industrial, special purpose and residential properties, including subdivision and multiple family housing.

West Associates/Tarantello & Associates (Newport Beach, CA) - 1989 to 1992: Senior Consultant responsible for research, analysis, and production of narrative appraisals for various commercial, industrial, special purpose and residential properties, including subdivision and multiple-family housing.

EDUCATION

University of Southern California, BA - Economics, 1988

Successful completion of various courses and examinations including the following:

  • Advanced Income Capitalization (510), Appraisal Institute

  • Highest & Best Use and Market Analysis (520), Appraisal Institute (Exam only)

  • Advanced Sales Comparison & Cost Approaches (530), Appraisal Institute (Exam only)

  • Report Writing and Valuation Analysis (540), Appraisal Institute

  • Advanced Applications (550), Appraisal Institute

  • Standards of Professional Practice, Parts A & B (410 & 420), Appraisal Institute

  • Review Theory - General, Appraisal Institute

  • Multiple National USPAP Update courses, Appraisal Institute

  • Business Practices & Ethics, Appraisal Institute

  • Curriculum Overview (Residential & General), Appraisal Institute

  • Real Estate Principals, Real Estate Appraisal, and The Analytical Tools of Real Estate Research, University of California Los Angeles Extension

  • Comprehensive Exam, Appraisal Institute

  • Continuous participation in classes and seminars in pertinent real estate study areas sponsored by professional organizations such as the Appraisal Institute, the California Redevelopment Association, the International Right of Way Association, and CLE (Continuing Legal Education) International.

ASSOCIATIONS

  • Appraisal Institute, Member, Designation Number 12397

  • California State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, AG010590

  • International Right-of-Way Association (IRWA), Member, Former Vice President and Secretary - Chapter 47

  • Real Estate Agent (Realtor), State of California, DRE #02063124
    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties - Montecito Office

EXPERT TESTIMONY

Mr. Gobbell has qualified as an expert witness in real estate matters and testified before:

  • Superior Court, County of Los Angeles, California

  • Superior Court, County of Riverside, California

Testimony Record available upon request