President’s Resume

Michael B. Van Amburgh

Michael B. Van Amburgh

 

Michael B. Van Amburgh
Van Amburgh Valuation Associates, Inc.
Midlothian, Texas 76065 and Wake Forest, North Carolina 27588
(972) 723-9500 (work) (214) 243-0100 (cellular) (919) 964-8423 NC
Mike@vavavalue.com
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Employment History

September 2005 - Present | President
Van Amburgh Valuation Associates, Inc., Midlothian, Texas

Direct consulting practice that prepares valuations of closely-held businesses, partnerships, and intangible assets for estate and gift planning, mergers, tax reporting, marital dissolution, and corporate financial planning purposes.

1995 - 2005 | Director of Production and Senior Business Valuation Consultant
Katzen, Marshall & Associates, Inc., Dallas, Texas

Prepared valuations of closely-held businesses, partnerships, and intangible assets for estate and gift planning, mergers, tax reporting, marital dissolution, and corporate financial planning. Job responsibilities included: coordinating work flow, professional review, client marketing, drafting engagement proposals, managing field visits, performing research and information gathering, preparing comprehensive financial analyses, and producing written valuation reports from start to finish.

1992 - 1995 | Chief Financial Officer and Controller
FirstNet Corporation, Dallas, Texas

Directed financial, accounting, credit, planning, and human resources functions of a national merchant-based credit card processing operation. Industries serviced included: telecommunications, general retail, food distribution, transportation services, and internet sales.

1990 - 1992 | Vice President : Finance
Van Amburgh / Alamo Explosives, Inc., Dallas, Texas

Directed financial and accounting operations of family owned explosives distributorship. Managed eight warehouse facilities located in six states. Completed conversion of financial accounting systems from manual entry to fully-automated UNIX system.

1989 - 1990 | Senior Real Estate Appraiser
Alliance Appraisal Group, Inc., Dallas, Texas

Prepared full narrative appraisals of undeveloped land, commercial property, residential subdivisions, and other real estate.

1984 - 1989 | Director of Budgeting and Financial Planning
The Watson & Taylor Companies, Inc., Dallas, Texas

Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for large real estate developer engaged in mini-warehouse operation and land syndication. More than 220 properties were analyzed on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Managed workout of entire portfolio for stockholders, lenders, and trade creditors.

1983 - 1984 | Business Valuation Consultant
American Appraisal Associates, Inc.

Prepared valuations of closely-held businesses, partnerships, and intangible assets for estate and gift planning, mergers, asset allocations, tax reporting, and corporate financial planning. Job responsibilities included: performing research and information gathering, preparing comprehensive financial analyses, and producing written valuation reports from start to finish.

Educational & Professional Designations

  • Accredited Senior Member (ASA), American Society of Appraisers, January 1999. President, Dallas / Fort Worth Chapter – 2001-2004, 2008-2009.

  • Master of Business Administration, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, September 1981. Concentration in Finance. Member of Student Administrative Board, 1981.

  • Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Washington & Lee University, Lexington, Virginia, June 1980. Major in Business Administration.

  • Certified Mediator in Civil and Family Law Disputes, Dispute Resolution Services of North Texas, Inc.