Jordan Appraisal Group - Brandon

Experience

Dean entered the private appraisal field in 2013, specializing in appraising Commercial and Investment properties, in particular Hotels, Motels, and Agricultural holdings. He has had the pleasure of working with a variety of clients and continually updates his knowledge and skills through courses and seminars to maintain the level of expertise his clients depend on. Dean has experience appearing as an expert witness before boards of revision and municipal appeal tribunals.

Prior to entering the valuation field, Dean served as Manager, Operations with a Fortune 500 company and worked with a global rental car agency in sales and management. Dean first entered the valuation field with a private firm involved in real estate research and acquisitions throughout Arizona. Dean then joined the Provincial Assessment Branch as an Assessment Officer. Throughout his career with the Assessment Branch, Dean specialized in valuing Industrial, Commercial, and Investment (IC&I) properties throughout Manitoba. Towards the end of Dean’s tenure with the Assessment Branch, he was responsible for valuing all Hotel and Motel properties in Manitoba (outside of the City of Winnipeg) and acted as a resource for districts throughout the province as a Senior IC&I Assessor.

Education

Dean believes in life-long learning and enjoys participating in various training and educational opportunities. Dean has completed the following post-secondary education:

Post Graduate Certificate in Valuation
University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business

Certificate in Real Property Assessment
University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (4-year B.B.A.)
Brandon University

Business Administration Diploma (2-year)
Assiniboine Community College

Personal Life

Dean was born and raised in Brandon, Manitoba. He lived in Winnipeg briefly before moving to Minnedosa, Manitoba in 2004 where he lives with his wife and two young sons. Dean is active in his community, having volunteered with several local boards and community groups. He has been an active member of the Minnedosa Fire Department since 2011 and assumed the position of Fire Chief in 2016.

Dean and his family are outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy water skiing and spending time at the lake during the summer and hockey, ice fishing, and snowmobiling in the winter.