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Susan is the Founder of Appraisal Aid and a QC and appraisal review leader specializing in USPAP compliance and residential report quality. With experience reviewing thousands of reports, she identifies recurring compliance gaps and risk patterns. She brings a practical perspective to UAD 3.6, focusing on how structured reporting may enhance consistency, clarity, and defensibility.

Joshua Walitt built Walitt Solutions with a vision centered on supporting professionals across the entire valuation and regulatory ecosystem. He understands that all related sectors must function both compliantly and efficiently for the system to succeed — including appraisers, lenders, AMCs, regulators, and real estate agents. With expertise spanning appraisal, banking, regulations, policy, training, licensing, and enforcement, Walitt leads a team of subject matter experts who address the diverse and evolving needs of their clients. Joshua is a frequent speaker, an AQB Certified USPAP Instructor, a past member of the Colorado Board of Real Estate Appraisers, a Past President of the National Association of Appraisers, and an expert witness. In 2026, he was voted "Instructor of the Year" by the Buzzy Awards.

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Jeff Bradford is the Founder and CEO of Bradford Technologies. His company has been serving appraisers for 38 years. Jeff has been recognized by CRN as a Valuation Visionary and by the MBA as a Tech All Star. Most recently, he received the President’s Award from the National Association of Appraisers (NAA) and was voted Mentor of the Year in 2025 by the Appraisal Buzz community. He has earned three master’s degrees and has worked at companies such as Apple and Structural Dynamics Research Corporation. In his spare time, he enjoys adventure travel with his daughter, Whitney. Together, they have dog sledded at the North Pole, visited Antarctica, and climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, among many other adventures around the world.

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With over seven years of experience in the appraisal industry, she proudly serves as Chief Operating Officer at Oscar Mike Appraisal Group. Growing up in a family of appraisers, she was immersed in the profession from a young age — an experience that shaped both her passion for the field and her long-term commitment to it. In her role, she focuses on driving operational efficiency and fostering a collaborative environment that benefits both the internal team and clients. She is a past Chair of the National Association of Appraisers Trainee Committee, an Associate Member of the National Association of Appraisers, and a member of the Association of Texas Appraisers.

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