About John Ghee

JOHN D. GHEE, MS, MCBA
Master of Science (MS)
Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA)

PROFESSIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL
Mr. Ghee is a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Bachelor of Science) (1966), and Virginia Polytechnic Institute/Old Dominion University/Norfolk State University (Master of Science, Management and Finance) (1987). He is a graduate of the Old Dominion University Professional Financial Planner program, and was awarded the "P.F.P" designation. Mr. Ghee has over thirty years of experience in small business ownership, taxation, accounting, business valuations, consulting and small business buying and selling.
He has conducted numerous professional seminars, taught university senior level courses in financial statement analysis and instructs CPA's and attorneys in Business Valuations for designation exams and continuing education credit. He conducts trade association and corporate seminars on Strategic Planning and Business Valuations. He has held licenses in securities (retired), and holds a Florida residential and commercial real estate license.
Mr. Ghee is a "Master Certified Business Appraiser" (MCBA) and a candidate for "Accredited Senior Appraiser" (ASA). The prestigious designation as a Certified Business Appraiser is awarded by the Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA) to those candidates who have completed vigorous educational and testing requirements and are then certified by a highly critical peer review process. Of the 3,000 members of the IBA only 400 have achieved the level of proficiency to be awarded the "CBA." He holds one of forty Master Certified Business Appraiser designations in recognition of his professional status by his peers. He was granted a current certificate of compliance in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, (USPAP). Professional affiliations include: Institute of Business Appraisers, American Society of Appraisers, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Associate, Management Consulting Division). He is a Fellow of the American College of Forensic Examiners (FACFE).

EXPERT WITNESS
Mr. Ghee has testified as an expert witness (Virginia, Washington DC, North Carolina and Florida) for Domestic Relations Court, Circuit Court (Federal and State), U.S. Bankruptcy Court and U.S. Marshal matters. Litigation experience includes divorce, bankruptcy, estate taxation, damages, immigration, trademark and partner/stockholder dispute resolution. Mr. Ghee is a Fellow of the American College of Forensic Examiners (FACFE).

Small to very large valuation tasks include domestic and international estate and corporate taxation projects. Significant engagements have involved complex third world governmental issues, transfer pricing opinions and sensitive management negotiations.

EDUCATION
Master Certified Business Appraiser MCBA - Institute of Business Appraisers Certification Program Examination, Experience, Peer Review

Master of Science MS - Norfolk State University/Old Dominion University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Finance

Bachelor of Science BS - Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Business/Accounting

Prof. Financial Planner PFP - Old Dominion University One Year Campus Program

Registered Investment Advisor RIA - H.D. Vest & Company Securities & Exchange Comm. Examination and License

Business Valuations Florida License #0592858SL 18,000+ Full Time Hours 1,000+ Valuation Engagements

Appraisal Foundation Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Instruction, Examination and Certificate

IBA National Conferences on Appraising Closely Held Business (1993-1997)

Fair Value for Oppressed Shareholders
Valuing Professional Goodwill
Determining Business Damages
Differences Between Appraising Small and Large Businesses
Where the IRS is Heading on Estate and Gift Taxes
Valuing Family Limited Partnerships for Estate/Gift Tax Purposes
Valuing Intellectual Property
The Court Appointed Expert
Legal Issues in Valuing Partnerships and Partner's Rights
Using Transaction data to Value Closely Held Businesses
Valuing Limited Liability companies
Analysis of Capitalization Rates & Discount Rates
Valuation Strategies In The Medical Market
Public Multiples/Private Companies
Valuing Small Technology Companies
Adjusting Public Market Multiples
A Fresh Look at Revenue Ruling 59-60
Valuation of Professional Practices

Advanced Business Valuation Conferences, American Society of Appraisers

Risk and Return in R&D Companies
Pricing Development Stage Companies
Forecasting Physician Revenues and Compensation
Quantifying Marketability Discounts
Tough Issues in Pricing Small Businesses
Valuing Real Estate Intensive Businesses
Secondary Market for Limited Partnerships
The Foundations for Minority and Control Position Adjustments

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Master Certified Business Appraiser, "MCBA" Designation awarded by The Institute of Business Appraisers. Engaged in Business Valuations since 1984.

Fellow, American College of Forensic Examiners, "FACFE" Designation in Business Valuations of Closely Held Companies awarded by the American College of Forensic Examiners.

Diplomate: American Board of Forensic Examiners

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Principal, DeLisi & Ghee, Inc.
Managing Director, Kaufman Rossin Valuation Services, Inc.
President, John D. Ghee & Company, Virginia Beach, Virginia; Duck Key, FL
Chief Financial Officer, Furmanite America, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Auditor, Peat Marwick, CPA's, Honolulu, Hawaii
Captain, United States Army, 9th Infantry Division, Vietnam

MEMBERSHIPS
Institute of Business Appraisers, MCBA Designation
American Society of Appraisers, Business Valuation Candidate Member
American College of Forensic Examiners FACFE Designation, Fellow
National Association of Financial Planners, PFP Designation
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Associate, Consulting Division

INSTRUCTOR / LECTURER
Instructor, Institute of Business Appraisers (Exam Qualification Course)
Strategic Options for Business Owners
IBA National Conference (1997)
Accounting Firms (Business Valuations)
Law Firms (Business Valuations)
Corporate Strategic Planning (Facilitator)
Norfolk State University, "Financial Statement Analysis"
Small Business Exit Strategies (speaker)

PERSONAL
Mr. Ghee is a Vietnam Veteran (Captain 9th Infantry Division) where he was awarded three Bronze Stars, three Army Commendation Medals, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry and Honor Medal. He is an avid fisherman and collector of antique fire trucks. Mr. Ghee is married, has three children and seven grandchildren. He is a Mason and Shriner. Recent civic activities include: Founder/Chairman, Economic Development Council, Marathon, Florida; Past member, Board of Trustee's, Fisherman's Hospital; Past President, Duck Key Property Owners' Association. He is a US Coast Guard licensed Captain.