PRESIDENT

James R. Park (Jim) is a recognized leader in real estate valuation with more than 30 years of experience in valuation standards, regulatory policy, and industry oversight. From 2009 to 2024, he served as Executive Director of the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), where he led a federal regulatory agency for nearly 16 years through a period of significant industry evolution.

Before his federal service, Jim held senior leadership roles including Chief Valuation Officer at Interthinx and Chief Appraiser at Aurora Loan Services, a Lehman Brothers company. His career also includes key positions at The Appraisal Foundation, PMI Mortgage Insurance Company, and Chevy Chase Bank, where he contributed to shaping appraisal policy, risk management, and lending practices.

Jim holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communications from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. He is a Certified General Appraiser in Virginia and a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS), reflecting his commitment to excellence and global professional standards.

He currently serves as President of the Collateral Risk Network (CRN), an industry coalition dedicated to strengthening the integrity, transparency, and effectiveness of collateral valuation practices and regulation. Under his leadership, CRN promotes thought leadership, policy advocacy, and innovation to advance risk management and support a resilient, equitable housing finance system.

Throughout his career, Jim has been recognized for his strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and ability to bridge government, industry, and international stakeholders in advancing sound valuation policy.