Heyn’s Industry Expertise to Provide Guidance to ACI Appraisers
February 23, 2006, Palm Coast, FL. ACI, a leading innovator in technology for the valuation industry, announced today that Richard Heyn, SRA, will serve as the company’s Director of Compliance. Heyn, a highly visible and recognized name in the appraisal industry, will prove an invaluable asset to ACI clients as they face continual changes associated with the appraisal profession.
As the Director of Compliance, Heyn will assist ACI’s product design team in developing concepts that aid ACI appraisers in maintaining compliance with USPAP, secondary market guidelines, and individual lender requirements. Additionally, ACI will leverage Heyn’s skills to provide a number of direct and indirect value-added services for appraisers, including speaking engagements at appraisal-related seminars and trade shows, an ACI Advisory Group, and “Ask Rich” — a Q&A column dedicated to appraisal-related issues.
“The opportunity to work with a world class organization like ACI and have the ability to make a positive impact on the appraisal community is a tremendous privilege,” said Heyn, “I look forward to combining my expertise with the resources, knowledge, and dedication of ACI.”
An appraiser and pioneer in the development of appraisal-related software and technology, Heyn’s background and credentials also include AQB Certified USPAP instructor, seminar developer and industry educator. As an educator, Heyn has developed and instructed continuing education seminars for the Appraisal Institute for over 10 years—his most recent seminar was attended by more than 10,000 appraisers. Heyn’s knowledge will provide ACI appraisers with industry expertise that will further enhance ACI’s product development by targeting specific needs of the industry with a high level of accuracy and relevancy.
“Having Rich as our Director of Compliance further underscores our focus and commitment to appraisers,” said Dave Roberts, President of ACI. “He’s been extremely active in developing and teaching seminars that closely relate to the business, and his extensive interaction with appraisers nationwide makes him an excellent resource from which both ACI and its clients will benefit.”
About ACI
ACI, a pioneer in crafting technology solutions for the valuation community, has gained industry-wide recognition and support from leaders in the field. ACI’s highly scalable appraisal solutions ensure a partnership tailored to the needs of the organizations it services. The ACI client base features many of North America's premier lenders, national appraisal companies, and real estate brokerage firms. From connecting appraisers nationwide to streamlining quality control, the flexibility provided gives organizations the means for processing appraisals and managing exceptions in a consistent and efficient manner.
Headquartered in Palm Coast, Florida, ACI’s management and development team garner the type of experience coveted by decision makers responsible for bringing synergy to their daily workflows and processes. ACI’s solutions are custom-configured to fit the unique characteristics of each enterprise, at the same time offering the stability of tried and true technology that works in today’s market.