CURRICULUM VITAE – J. STEVEN DICKERSON, MBA, ASA POSITION President, Business Valuation Research, Inc. PROFFESIONAL Business Valuation Research, Inc. EXPERIENCE Business Appraiser, April 1992-Present Appraisals of closely held business interests for numerous purposes, including buy/sell agreements, divorces, gift/estate taxes, and litigation/arbitration. Has testified as an expert witness in Piranha Propellers – Vice President of Sales & Marketing, 1990-1992 Complete sales and marketing responsibility for launch of closely held start-up company. Established dealer networks and OEM relationships, developed entire promotional program, determined product pricing, established export pricing, directed all aspects of international operations, designed and implemented integrated computer systems, and prepared corporate budget and monthly sales accounting. Tektronix, Inc. – Financial Analyst, 1983-1988 Full accounting and finance support for $8 million Strategic Business Unit funded by internal venture capital. Acquisition analysis of high technology firms involving examination of tangible and intangible assets and evaluation of common, preferred, and convertible equities. Further responsibilities included capital budgeting, internal audits, transfer pricing, and accounting reserve examination. Also held positions in International Finance and Credit Department. EDUCATION Master’s in Business Administration Concentration: Accounting and Finance Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – graduated with honors Concentration: Accounting and Finance Training & Seminars Financial Statement Analysis International Financing/Export Documentation National Association of Credit Management – Credit I and II MEMBERSHIPS American Society of Appraisers – Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA); certified in Business Valuation since 1994 PRESENTATIONS Presenter: New Lawyers’ Seminar, Sponsored by New Lawyers’ Committee Valuing Your Case / Proving Your Damages: Commercial, Domestic Relations, and Personal Injury Cases Panel Member: PLF Defense Panel Conference, Sponsored by Professional Liability Fund, Oregon State Bar – Business Valuation / Damages Expert Numerous presentations on business valuation, lost profits and economic damages to professional groups including state bar sections, business associations, Small Business Administration, and universities. |