John Peebles
Director, Appraisal Institute of Canada
John is a graduate of the University of B.C., faculty of forestry, receiving his degree in 1977. He became a Registered Professional Forester designation (RFP) in 1979. John joined the Appraisal Institute of Canada in 1979, and after obtaining the CRA designation, received his AACI designation in 1987. John is past-president of the British Columbia Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada. He has also served on the executive of three B.C. Chapters, Prince George, Kootenay, and Victoria. John also serves on the editorial board of the Canadian Property Valuation magazine. John has worked in public and private sector valuation, specializing in complex real estate research, valuation, and consulting assignments. John is currently engaged as a contractor for D.R. Coell and Associates Inc., in Victoria, BC. John acts as an expert for litigation matters. He also represents various levels of government and owners in relation to property acquisition, assessment appeals, and other matters. He is called upon to make presentations at professional seminars and conferences. John has authored a number of papers/articles on valuation topics, delivered valuation training for a number of private and public sector clients, and is a course author for the UBC Real Estate Division.