David H. Kinney, ASA

• Accredited Senior Appraiser, American Society of Appraisers, Personal Property/Automotive Specialties.
• American Society of Appraisers Personal Property Governor (2003-2008)
• American Society of Appraisers Human Relations Committee (2004-2008)
• Co-Chair, American Society of Appraisers Automotive Group 13th, 14th and 15th annual meeting, (1999 – 2001)
• Parliamentarian and Member, American Society of Appraisers Personal Property Committee (1999-2001) Member (2002-2008)
• Featured Speaker, Valuation 2000 Conference (July 2000), Las Vegas, Nevada
• Secretary, American Society of Appraisers Washington, DC Area Chapter. (2000-2001)
• Vice President, American Society of Appraisers Washington, DC Area Chapter. (2001-2002)
• President, American Society of Appraisers Washington, DC Area Chapter. (2002-2003)
• Valuation articles written for National Corvette Owners Association (1999)
• Head Auction Reporter, Sports Car Market (1999-2001)
• Lead Auction Analyst, Sports Car Market (2001-2002)
• Senior Auction Analyst Sports Car Market (2002-2008)
• Frequent Contributor, New York Times, Automobile Section
• Columnist, Automobile Magazine, Upshift>>Auctions
• Monthly columnist, Octane Magazine (Great Britain)
• N.A.D.A. Classic, Collectible and Special Interest Car Appraisal Guide Advisory Board (2000-2002)
• N.A.D.A. Antique, Classic and Special Interest Motorcycle Guide Advisory Board (2001-2005)
• Founder and Publisher, Cars That Matter Price Guide (2006-2008)

1979-1990
• Founder of USAppraisal, automotive, truck and motorcycle appraisal firm. Appraisal of antique and collector cars and trucks as well as current vehicles - all years and models.
• Purchasing, refurbishing, appraising and selling numerous types of antique and collector vehicles
• Vice-President and part -owner of Ballston Metro Park, Inc., automobile parking facilities.
• Unsecured Creditors Committee Head for the bankruptcy of the JKJ automotive dealerships, formerly one of the largest automotive organizations in the United States.
• Operated automobile repair shop, managing seven full-time employees.

1977-1979
• Owned and operated Contemporary Classic Automobiles, Arlington, Virginia, buyer and reseller of antique, classic, and special interest vehicles.

1972-1977
• Vice-President of Thorobred Motorcars, Inc. Arlington, Virginia, Washington DC area’s oldest exotic automobile dealership. Work responsibilities included all phases of purchasing, sales and management.

EDUCATION

• BA, Communication Arts, Park University, Kansas City, MO (1976)

TEACHING
• Co-instructor, American Society of Appraisers 201 level Personal Property course, George Washington University Center for Continuing Education, Washington, DC (1994)

JUDGING AND HOBBIEST ACTIVITIES
• Fairfield County Concours d’ Elegance Judge (2004-2007)
• Judge - local and regional car shows
• Owner of two Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) Senior National First Place winning automobiles
• Chief Judge, Hamptons Concours d’ Elegance, Bridgehampton, New York (May 26, 2002)

MEMBERSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
The Society of Automotive Historians
Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Museum, Auburn, Indiana, (Life Member)
The Shelby American Automotive Club
The Ferrari Club of America
The Classic Car Club of America
Avanti Owners Association International (25 Year Member)
The Rolls Royce Owners Club
The Modern Car Society
Volvo Club of America
Antique Automobile Club of America (Life Member)
National Corvette Restorers Society
National Corvette Owners Association
Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)
Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)
Credentialed Member, International Motor Press Association (IMPA)
Credentialed Member, Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA)

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