Winter 2026 FCIAAO Newsletter

ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025

TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY

The conference officially began Wednesday afternoon with welcoming remarks from TPP Steering Committee Chair Lori Dorian. Attendees were also warmly welcomed to Osceola County by the Honorable Katrina Scarborough, CFA, CCF, MCF, Osceola County Property Appraiser. Designed to address all aspects of Tangible Personal Property, the conference emphasized the importance of networking and professional growth as the field continues to expand. Wednesday’s highlight was a presentation by Richard Tondre of EAGI titled “Trends in Healthcare, Advancements in Medical Technology, and the Impact on Value.” The session generated strong interest as it explored healthcare system trends and emerging medical technologies. The day concluded with a welcome reception sponsored by FCIAAO. Thursday featured a diverse range of sessions led by experts in their respective fields. Topics included data centers, protecting business assets after a storm, self-management in assessment roles, valuing supplies, and AI and automation.

Friday began with a Legal Update presented by Alexander Luca, CFE (Director of Exemptions and Legal Counsel, Pinellas County), who reviewed recent legal developments and both pending and closed cases. Brandt Palmer, CPA, of T Mobile followed with a presentation on telecom and cable, discussing industry trends and their impact on TPP. The conference concluded with a Best Practices Discussion led by Alex Rudden, ASA (TPP Steering Committee), encouraging open dialogue and knowledge-sharing among attendees. At the close of the conference, FCIAAO President Wynta Loughrey announced the winner of the 50/50 raffle benefiting the Sue Harlan Scholarship Fund. The winner, DeeDee Harnish of Monroe County, generously donated her winnings back to the scholarship fund. The 2025 TPP Conference was a tremendous success, and we thank everyone who attended, presented, sponsored, and supported the event. We look forward to seeing you all again at next year’s conference.

A standout presentation was delivered by the Honorable Cregg Dalton, MBA, CFA, Citrus County Property Appraiser, titled “The Most Important Property You Manage/Assess? Yourself.” His message emphasized the importance of mental, physical, and emotional well-being in leadership and professional success. The day ended on a high note with a lively TPP Family Feud game, directed by Neota McCullough, MBA, CFE (Appraisal Director, Escambia County). Attendees competed in teams while reinforcing TPP appraisal concepts in an engaging and entertaining format.

Special Thank You To Our 2025 TPP Conference Vendors & Sponsors To Our 2025 TPP Conference Vendors & Sponsors

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