Education & Certifications
Education
David Sirna:
- 1979 Frostburg State College - Master of Science in Management
- 1971 West Virginia University School of Agriculture and Forestry- Bachelor of Science
- 1981University of New Hampshire, The New England Center For Continuing Education- Institute of Practicing Foresters
- 1986 University of Georgia-Institute of Practicing Foresters Timber Taxation
- 1987 Virginia Polytechnic Institute- Forestry Investment Analysis, and Christmas Tree Management
- 2001 Center of Environmental Education, Nicholas School of the Environment,
- Duke University Course Study: FOREST APPRAISAL What's It Worth (130 hours of special real estate appraisal courses)
- 165 hours approved pre-license appraisal courses
Jennifer Aaron:
- 2005-2006 Hagerstown Business College & Real Estate Appraisal Licensing Course
- 1994-1996 Shepherd College- General Associates Degree
- 1992-1994 University of Virginia & School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Licenses and Registrations
David Sirna:
- Registered Professional Forester, Maryland #176
- Registered Professional Forester, West Virginia #142
- (There are no registration/licensing laws in either Virginia or Pennsylvania for foresters)
- Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, Virginia #4001001281, West Virginia
- #121, & Maryland #13048
Jennifer Aaron:
- Licensed Appraisal Apprentice, West Virginia #10529
Accredited Appraisal Courses
David Sirna:
- Appraising Conservation Easements; Appraisal Institute., Tallahassee, FL, January 14-18, 2008
- National USPAP Update Equivalent; Chico Appraisal Services., Canaan Valley, WV, June 20,2007
- Appraisal Review Techniques; Chico Appraisal Services., Canaan Valley, WV, June 21,2007
- Federal Land Acquisition Appraisals (The Yellow Book Seminar); Appraisal Institute, Indianapolis, IN, May 22-23, 2006
- Tracking Railroads & Highways, Byways, & Private Roads; WV Society of
- Professional Surveyors, Martinsburg, WV, October 14, 2005
- Conservation Easement Appraisal Seminar; Piedmont Environmental Council, Charlottesville, VA,
May 20, 2005
- Writing the Narrative Appraisal Report; Lincoln Graduate Center, Middletown, Pa, September, 2004
- National USPAP Update Equivalent; McKissock, Inc., Martinsburg, WV, March 3, 2004
- Is It A Sale Or A Comp?; WV Real Estate Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board, Clarksburg, WV, September 11, 2003
- Timberland Appraising; WVACF, Clarksburg, WV, September 19, 2003
- Appraising the Oddball: Nonconforming & Difficult Properties; McKissock, Inc., Martinsburg, WV, August 23, 2002
- Real Estate Damages: Assessment & Testimony: McKissock, Inc., Martinsburg, WV, August 24, 2002
- Center of Environmental Education, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University
- Course Study: FOREST APPRAISAL Whatís It Worth, Steven G. Burak, MAI, R.F. Instructor
(130 hours of special real estate appraisal courses).; March 26, 2001
- Recent Developments in Real Estate Appraisal Law & The USPAP; Moseley, Fairfax, VA, February 11, 2000
- Red Flags in Appraising Property; Moseley, Fairfax, VA, February 25, 2000
- Income Capitalization; McKissock, Hedgesville, WV, March 5, 2000
- Automated Valuation Models; McKissock, Inc., Holiday Inn-Richmond Airport, September 28, 1999
- Intro. To Review Appraisal; McKissock, Inc., Fairfax, VA, January 24, 1998
- Intro. To Commercial Real Estate Sales; Spruce School of Real Estate, Fairmont, WV, August 9, 1997
- HUD Rules & Regulations; Moseley-Flint, Roanoke, VA, February 24, 1996
- Regression Analysis; McKissock, Inc., Hagerstown, MD, August 30, 1995
- Home Inspection Guidelines; Moseley-Flint, Richmond, VA, February 7, 1994
- Environmental Hazards; Moseley-Flint, Roanoke, VA, July 23, 1993
Jennifer Aaron:
- Financial Analysis of Income Property; Lincoln Graduate Center, Charleston, WV, August 21-22, 2007.
- Commercial Investment Appraisal; Lincoln Graduate Center, Charleston, WV, August 19-20, 2007.
- Principles of Appraisal Review; Lincoln Graduate Center, Charleston, WV, August 17-18, 2007.
- Income Capitalization; JL Associates, Martinsburg, WV, February 10-11, 2006.
- Narrative Report Writing; JL Associates, Martinsburg, WV, January 27-28, 2006.
- Real Estate Ethics USPAP 15 HR; Hagerstown Business College, Hagerstown, MD, January 6-7, 2006.
- Real Estate Appraising II - Practices; Hagerstown Business College, Hagerstown, MD, Oct. 24-Dec. 12, 2005.
- Real Estate Appraising I - Principles; Hagerstown Business College, Hagerstown, MD, Sept. 12- Oct. 17, 2005.
Forestry Continuing Education Courses
David Sirna:
- Timber Tax & Estate Planning For The Professional; WVACF, Clarksburg, WV, May 19, 2005
- Consulting Forester Workshop: Marking Timber For Harvest; December 3, 2003
- Law of Encumbrance: Easements & Rights of Way; Bridgeport, WV, May 8, 2002
- Tree Farm Inspector Certification; Society of American Foresters, Cumberland, MD, September 6, 2001
- Forest Inventory & Analysis For WV Division of Forestry; WV Stewardship Committee, Flatwoods, WV, April 17, 2000
- Federal Taxes on Sale of Timber; WVU Extension, Romney, WV, January 10, 1998
- Preserving Family Lands; The West Virginia Land Trust, Shepherdstown, WV, June 5, 1998
- Timber Tax Workshop For The Forest Landowner; Center for Career & Technical Education, Cresaptown, MD, October 25, 1997
- Where In The World & What? Global Positioning Systems in Forestry; ACF, Roanoke, VA, October 20, 1995
- Timber Harvesting; VA ACF, Charlottesville, VA, September 11, 1992
- Harvesting in Wetlands; Allegheny Community College, Cumberland, MD, May 7, 1992
- Stewardship/Wildlife Management; WV Division of Forestry, Flatwoods, WV, March 27, 1991
- Regenerating Upland Hardwood Stand; VA Tech, Front Royal, VA, November 2, 1989
Appraisal & Forestry Course Instructor
David Sirna:
- Conservation Easements for Professionals; Potomac Conservancy, Moorefield, WV, July 12, 2007, Instructor
- Morgan County Forest Landowners Meeting; Eastern Panhandle Soil Conservation District, Cacapon State Park, March 13, 2004, Instructor
- Timberland Appraising; WV ACF, Caperton Center, Clarksburg, WV September 20, 2003, Instructor
- Woodlot Management Workshop Instructor; WV Soil Conservation District, Berkeley Springs, WV March 28, 1998 & September 25, 1999
- Timber Taxation; Soil Conservation District, Berkeley Springs, WV, March 22,1997, Instructor
- Why Use A Consultant; Soil Conservation District, Berkeley Springs, WV, March 23, 1996, Instructor