Mr. Pender is one of only 30 individuals nationwide who hold the designation Accredited Senior Appraiser -- Public Utilities. Over the past 5 years he has performed some 45 appraisal/valuation studies for local governments, private investment firms, municipal utilities, water authorities, banks and others. In addition to public utility appraisals, his other areas of expertise include utility rates, cost of service and regulatory support; contract billing compliance reviews and dispute resolution; economic feasibility studies; right-of-way cost studies and impact fee studies.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Accredited Senior Appraiser - Public Utilities
BS Degree - Accounting and Business Administration
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American Society of Appraisers
American Water Work Association
Government Finance Officers Association
International Association of Assessing Officers
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: ?“The Use of Comparable Sales in the Valuation of Public Utility Property,” International Association of Assessing Officers, Public Utility Workshop, March 22, 2002
?“Understanding GASB Statement No. 34,” First Coast Chapter of the Florida Water Environment Association, July 2002.
?“Recent Mandates by the FCC and Their Potential Impact,” International Association of Assessing Officers, Public Utility Workshop, March 5, 2004
?“What is Your Water System Worth – A Primer on How to Effectively Value Water Systems,” American Water Works Association Annual Conference, June 15, 2005
?“Broadband Services – Potential Impact on Telecom Value,” International Association of Assessing Officers, Annual Conference, September 1, 2004.
?“Questions for Appraising or Valuating a Water System,” Opflow, published by the American Water Works Association, December 2004.
?“Protecting Your Interests Underground,” Web seminar by the American Public Works Association, May 11, 2005.
?“Property Tax Litigation – Case Study,” National Conference of Unit Valuation States, November 7, 2005.
?“Telecommunications Competition – Impact on Telecom Value,” Annual Wichita Conference on Ad Valorem Taxation, July 2006.
?“The Public Right-of-Way Cost Analysis – Basic Concepts and Approach,” National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors, Annual Meeting, August 2006.
?“A Primer for Determining Public Right-of-Way Costs,” NATOA Journal, Spring 2007.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: More than 20.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Utility appraisal
Utility appraisal review
Utility rates and cost of service
Utility regulatory policy
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: About 20 percent.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: About 80 percent.
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Approximately 10 times.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: January 2008.
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: About 12.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: About 9.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 14 years.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: consulting, expert witness, litigation case support, among others.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $175 per hour.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $140 per hour.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $175 per hour.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $175 per hour.
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: All out-of-pocket expenses (travel, lodging, meals, etc.) that are directly related to the project.
