ROBERT B. FRAHME, CHIEF APPRAISER

Bob Frahme is an appraiser and geologist with more than 35 years of experience in mining geology and valuation. This experience includes drilling, mapping and reserve estimation for open pit, underground and in situ mining. His underground geological experience includes iron and coal development and his mineral valuation experience includes industrial minerals, copper, base and precious metals and uranium. His industrial minerals experience includes the valuation of limestone, bentonite, sand and gravel and dimension stone. His current valuation assignments include limestone and marble for acquisition by eminent domain, sand and gravel for a friendly acquisition, and a massive sulfide deposit of copper and zinc for a conservation easement. Additional valuation work includes eminent domain cases involving power line easements, roadways, open space and various other public purposes, estate-planning cases involving various interests in land and appraisal of commercial property for financing. His eminent domain work has been for both the condemning authority and the property owner.

EDUCATION

M.B.A. Economics / Finance, University of Wyoming
B.S. Geology, University of New Mexico

GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF EXPERTISE

U.S. –Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Washington

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

Certified General Appraiser No. CG01313316, State of Colorado
General Certified Appraiser, 02207-G, State of New Mexico
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, Courtesy License, State of Alaska (Inactive)
Certified Real Estate Appraiser, Temporary License, State of Washington (Inactive)
MAI, Member 8169, Appraisal Institute, Admitted 1989
Colorado Real Estate Broker No. EI00259911
Certified Professional Geologist No. 2792, American Institute of Professional Geologists, Admitted 1975
Certified Minerals Appraiser, American Institute of Minerals Appraisers, Admitted 2002
Former Member, Counseling and Ethics Committee, Appraisal Institute
Former Member, Body of Knowledge Committee, Appraisal Institute
Chair, Mineral Property Valuation Session, Annual Meeting of Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, 2004
National Chair, Continuing Education Committee, American Institute of Minerals Appraisers

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