Our Team
Property DNA Group & Consulting Inc. provides expert commercial property appraisals, equipment appraisals, and Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments in Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Grande Prairie, Whitehorse, Calgary, and Swift Current. Backed by industry-leading credentials, we decode ‘n’ analyze (DNA) every detail to deliver comprehensive and reliable evaluations. Trust us for all your commercial property appraisals, environmental assessments, and valuation needs.
James Brown
Professional Summary
Jim Brown, the founder and owner of Property DNA Group, brings over 28 years of experience in property appraisals, land appraisals, and equipment valuations across Western Canada. With expertise in property tax assessments, commercial building inspections, and reserve studies/depreciation reports, Jim has worked with businesses across various industries.
Together with his team of specialists, he has prepared comprehensive appraisal and consulting reports for Assessment Appeal Boards, Alberta Infrastructure, and both local and provincial boards, delivering trusted expertise at every level.
- AACI, P.App Designations, the Appraisal Institute of Canada.
- Certificate in Commercial Building Inspection Course via Carson Dunlop Weldon & Associates Ltd
- Associated Environmental Site Assessor of Canada Inc
- Achieved a CPPA Designation, Canadian Personal Property Appraisers Group.
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Part of numerous boards, contributing to business and community development.
- Completed the Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment course, Associated Environmental Site Assessors of Canada Inc.
- Completed ME201-000 – Machinery & Equipment Valuations – American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
- Commercial Building Inspection Course completed via Carson Dunlop Weldon & Associates Ltd.
- Advanced courses in real estate negotiations, creative financing & property management
- Business Administration Diploma, Appraisal & Assessment major, Lakeland College, AB.
- Urban Land Economics Certificate, Lakeland College.
- Business Management Program – Assiniboine Community College, MB.
- Complete appraisals and building condition reports for commercial properties.
- Conducting inspections and valuations of numerous industries including aquaculture and poultry hatcheries, dairies, cattle/horse operations, abattoirs, orchards, vineyards and wineries.
- Valuing assets and leasehold improvements of numerous businesses.
- Valuations on numerous specialized processing plants such as lumber mills, mines, oil and gas facilities.
- Appraising development land, going-concern properties such as hotels/motels, car washes, restaurant, commercial/industrial warehousing, office and retail and right-a-way projects for government and lawyers.
- Assisting clients with brokerage focusing on business entities and unique properties.
- Residential and acreage appraisals.
- Conducting reviews of Condo/Strata Documents for realtors, purchasers and law firms.
- AACI, P.App and CPPA
- Appraisal Institute of Canada.
- Canadian Personal Property Appraisal Group.
- Associated Environmental Site Assessors of Canada Inc.
JoAnn Rennick Brown
Professional Summary
JoAnn commenced her role with Property DNA Group & Consulting Inc. in February 2018. She has a BA Honours in International Studies and Political Studies from the University of Saskatchewan. She brings a wealth of knowledge to her role as Director, Operations and Strategic Planning.
A hardworking and conscientious individual with a passion for project management and strategic planning.
- Strategic planning, project and event management, international relations, community/public relations and office management.
Michael Walker, BSc
Professional Summary
Michael began his career in environmental assessments in England from 2002 to 2004 before moving to Canada, where he has been conducting environmental site assessments (ESAs) in Alberta since 2004. Over the years, Michael has completed more than 500 Phase I and Phase II ESAs on diverse properties, including farmland, rural and urban residential properties, single-tenant and multi-tenant commercial properties, and light to heavy industrial sites. As the sole proprietor of Halewood ESA, Michael’s expertise includes research, technical writing, and project management, which complements his extensive experience in Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. His well-rounded skillset ensures reliable and thorough evaluations for every project.
- Sc. Environmental Science, University of Central Lancashire, England.
- Completing Phase I ESAs throughout Alberta on properties ranging from cultivated land to heavy industrial facilities; and
- Completing Phase II ESAs, including project design and budgeting, managing contractors, data collection and interpretation, and report writing.
Biegel & Perra
Biegel & Perra Appraisals is an independent real estate appraisal firm proudly affiliated with the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) serving the Peace Country of Alberta, and the Dawson Creek area of northeastern British Columbia from our office in Grande Prairie, Alberta for over 20 years. Real estate appraisal is the process of developing an opinion of the market value for real property. Real estate transactions often require appraisals because they occur infrequently, and every property is unique. Appraisal reports form the basis for mortgage loans, refinancing, staff relocations, foreclosure / power of sale proceedings, settling estates, divorces, taxation, and so on. Sometimes an appraisal report is used to establish a sale price for a property as well. Christian and Dirk Schotz became co-owners of Biegel & Perra Appraisals in 2012 and are excited about building the company brand as a customer service leader. They understand the value of conducting business in a courteous and professional manner in a time sensitive and price conscious marketplace.