Geolat & Associates Principals' Credentials
Patti J. Geolat, GG, FGA, ASA, ARM
Since 1985 Patti J. Geolat has been a leader in her industry, and she currently is one of the senior partners of Geolat & Associates. Patti's impressive background boasts credentials from some of America's finest institutions. Please review the information below and please feel free to contact Patti directly for additional information.
Education
- B.S. Speech Communication, Illinois State University (ISU), Bloomington, Illinois (1981)
- Post Graduate Courses, Speech Communication, Illinois State University (ISU), Bloomington, Illinois (1981-1983)
Credentials
- Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Insurance Institute of America (1997)
- Course on the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, American Society of Appraisers (1994, 1998 and 2003)
- Mandatory Reaccredidation Program, American Society of Appraisers, continuing education in appraising (1994 & 1999)
- Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), American Society of Appraisers, tested in the appraisal of gems and jewelry (1989)
- Fellow (FGA) by examination, Gemological Association of Great Britain (1986)
- Accredited Member (AM), American Society of Appraisers, tested in the appraisal of gems and jewelry (1985)
- Graduate Gemologist (GG), Gemological Institute of America (1983)
Business
- President, Geolat and Associates, Inc., Dallas, Texas (1985 - present)
- Geolat and Associates is a firm of independent fee appraisers specializing in the valuation of fine art, fine craft, 19th and 20th century furniture, Avant- garde design, china, glass, silver, photographs, gems and jewelry (antique, period and contemporary) as well as fine jewelry by internationally recognized designers and artists for private and public clients worldwide.
- Appraiser, Roger Ponn Associated Appraisers Inc., Las Vegas Nevada (1989 - present)
- Jewelry Dealer/Appraiser, Dallas, Texas (1983 - 1985)
- Jewelry Dealer/Appraiser, Bloomington, Illinois (1981- 1983)
- Store Manager, Gordon's Jewelers, Champaign, Illinois (1979 - 1981)
- Jewelry Sales, Hess and Culbertson Jewelers (Zale Corporation), Fairview Heights, Illinois (1977 - 1979)
- Jewelry Sales/Fine Jewelry Buyer, Weisfield's Jewelers, Fairview Heights, Illinois (1975 - 1977)
Teaching
- Instructor, Gemological Institute of America, on jewelers' liability to clients and third parties, contract law and deceptive trade practices (1989 - 1990)
- Instructor, Indiana University, School of Continuing Studies, Division of Professional Development, on identification, authentication and appraisal market research (1987 - 1989)
Publications
- Co-author, The Professional's Guide to Jewelry Insurance Appraising, Vance Publishing, Shawnee Mission, May 1994
- Co-author, "RX for Insurance Appraisal Headaches, " Modern Jeweler, Shawnee Mission, March 1992, winner of The American Business Press, Jesse H. Neal Editorial Achievement Awards, Certificate of Merit, 1993
- Author, "Cuts: Patented & Trademarked, " Jeweler's Circular Keystone, Radnor, October 1991
Civic Affiliations
- President, National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), North Texas Chapter (2004)
- Director, Jewelers Security Alliance, New York (2001 - present)
- Chairman of the Board, Jewelers Mutual Insurance, Neenah, Wisconsin (2000 - present)
- Chairman of the Board of Governors, Gemological Testing Center, American Gem Trade Association (AGTA), New York (2001 - Present)
- Member, Board of Governors, American Gem Trade Association (AGTA), New York (1998 - 2001)
- Member, Industry Rules Committee, American Gem Trade Association (AGTA),Dallas (1998 - 2001)
- President, Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter, American Society of Appraisers (1997 - 1998)
- Director, Jewelers Mutual Insurance, Neenah, Wisconsin (1994 - 2000)
Continuing Education
- Considerable travel throughout Belgium, France, Switzerland, England and the Netherlands studying European Antiques and Decorative Art
- The Grosvenor House Art and Antiques Fair, London (2001)
- Foire Mondiale D'Art et Antiquites (TEFAF), Maastricht (2000 and 2001)
- Foire des Arts Decoratifs (1880 - 1950, Soixantedix ans de Modernism, du Jugendstil au Bauhaus), Amsterdam (1999)
- "L'Ecole de Nancy, 1889 - 1909: Expositions du Centenaire", Musee de L'Ecole de Nancy, Musees de Beaux Arts de Nancy, Musee de Ceramiques de Sarreguemines, and Musee du Verre et du Cristal de Meisenthal (1999)
- 19th Biennale Internationale des Antiquaires, Synicat National des Antiquaires, Paris (1998)
C. Van Northrup, ASA
Credentials
- Mandatory Reaccredidation Program, American Society of Appraisers, continuing education in appraising (1994, 1999 and 2004)
- Course on the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, American Society of Appraisers (1994, 1998 and 2003)
- Mandatory Reaccredidation Program, American Society of Appraisers, continuing education in appraising (1994, 1999 and 2004)
- Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), American Society of Appraisers, tested in appraising fine art (1989)
- Accredited Member (AM), American Society of Appraisers, tested in appraising fine art (1982)
Business
- Appraiser, Geolat and Associates, Inc., Dallas, Texas (1985 - present)
- Geolat and Associates is a firm of independent fee appraisers specializing in the valuation of fine art, fine craft, 19th and 20th century furniture, Avant-garde design, china, glass, silver, photographs, gems and jewelry (antique, period and contemporary) as well as fine jewelry by internationally recognized designers and artists for private and public clients worldwide.
- Appraiser, Roger Ponn Associated Appraisers Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada (1989 - present)
- Roger Ponn Associated Appraisers LLC., is a firm of independent fee appraisers also specializing in the valuation of appreciable personal property with the additional expertise in valuation of sports memorabilia, classic cars and wine cellars.
Education
- B.A. Economics and Political Science, minor in Legal Philosophy, San Diego State University (SDSU), San Diego, California (1973)
- Post Graduate Courses in Economics, Political Science and Legal Philosophy, San Diego State University (SDSU), San Diego, California (1973 - 1978)
Teaching
- Planning Committee/Conference Faculty Member, 4th and 5th Annual Valuation of Assets in Bankruptcy Conference, The University of Texas, School of Law, Austin, Texas (1990 - 1992)
- Course Developer/Teacher, Indiana University, School of Continuing Studies, Independent Study Division, in the appraisal of limited edition prints (1983 - 1990)
- Instructor, Indiana University, School of Continuing Studies, Division of professional Development, in appraisal ethics, logic, terminology and reasoning; government tax and bankruptcy regulations and appraisal procedures; and appraisal report writing - basic, intermediate and advanced (1983 - 1989)
Civic Affiliations
- Executive Committee Member, American Society of Appraisers Representative, The Foundation Appraisers Coalition of Texas, Inc., San Antonio (2006 - 2007)
- Director, International Service Committee, The Rotary Club of Prestonwood, Dallas (2002 - 2008)
- Trustee, Foundation Appraisers Coalition of Texas Political Action Committee, San Antonio (2000 - 2008)
- Member, Board of Directors, The Foundation Appraisers Coalition of Texas, Inc., Austin (1998 - 2008)
- President, Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter, American Society of Appraisers (1998 - 2000)
- Judge, Federal Duck Stamp Contest, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. (1996)
- Training Program, The Leadership Arts Institute of The Dallas Business Committee for the Arts (1995 - 1996)
Continuing Education
- Considerable travel throughout France, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, Netherlands and England studying Modernism and Avant-garde design The Grosvenor House Art and Antiques Fair, London (2001)
- Foire Mondiale D'Art et Antiquites (TEFAF), Maastricht (2000 and 2001)
- Foire des Arts Decoratifs (1880 - 1950, Soixantedix ans de Modernism, du Jugendstil au Bauhaus), Amsterdam (1999)
- "L'Ecole de Nancy, 1889 - 1909: Expositions du Centenaire", Musee de L'Ecole de Nancy, Musees de Beaux Arts de Nancy, Musee de Ceramiques de Sarreguemines, and Musee du Verre et du Cristal de Meisenthal (1999)
- 19th Biennale Internationale des Antiquaires, Synicat National des Antiquaires, Paris (1998)
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Learn more about the Geolat appraisal process. Whether you stay with your property while it is appraised, or you drop it off, the Geolat appraisal process ensures you of accurate and professional results. 
A little preparation may go a long way in reducing the cost of your apprai-sal (things you do keeps us from doing them), and can result in a more accurate assessment (you have all the documents) of your personal property. 
A qualified appraiser must possess a formal education in appraisal theory, principles, procedures, ethics, and law. They should be up to date on the latest appraisal standards. Geolat appraisers are credentialed and undergo continuing education. 