Fall 2024 FCIAAO Newsletter

IAAO Award Spotlight: Tracy Drake recognized with Professional Development Lifetime Achievement Award The Honorable Tracy Drake, CFA, CAE, RES, AAS, ASA, was selected as this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner for his contributions in Professional Development. This award is presented to an IAAO member who has dedicated him or herself to the organization and its members through education, instruction and the Professional Designation Program over a long period of time. The recipient will have spent a significant portion of his or her career in the assessment administration, appraisal or property tax fields and distinguished him or herself as a recognized leader in the area of professional development at the local, national or international level. Nominees must have 25 or more years of IAAO membership and served IAAO for 15 or more years through committee work in the professional development areas, as an instructor, course

(because he earned his AAS in 2000).Tracy served as a member of the group until he was appointed Chair in 2015, and the group was renamed the Professional Designations Steering Committee. “As an assessment professional from a mid-sized county, my investment in professional development not only provided a great sense of personal accomplishment, but I received recognition and opportunities that I never thought possible. I am genuinely humbled and grateful that my efforts have been acknowledged with IAAO’s Professional Development Lifetime Achievement Award – it’s very special to me.” It's clear that Tracy has been a dedicated advocate for education and professional development throughout most of his career. In 2015, he played a pivotal role in raising the Tony Hodge Award from $250 to $500, acknowledging the effort required to achieve an IAAO designation. With three designations of his own, he exemplifies leadership in professional growth. Congratulations to Tracy on this well-earned recognition!

In the late 90’s, Tracy joined the FCIAAO Candidate’s Club. It was a casual group that would meet and discuss designations during the roundtable discussion time at the Chapter conferences. In 2000, FCIAAO President Roger Suggs renamed the Candidate’s Club to the Professional Designations Group and he was appointed in 2002 by Past President Fred Jefson coordinator, curriculum developer or reviewer, demonstration appraisal grader or professional designation advisor.

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