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Alan Atkins

Alan Atkins, machinery and equipment specialist, focuses on the business side of appraisals including manufacturing plants, heavy equipment and inventory. He is NAC's lead bankruptcy appraiser.

Robin Varnes Braswell, ISA AM

Robin Varnes Braswell, ISA AM, from Florida, is an ISA accredited appraiser. She is a generalist with a special interest in Florida Art, Danish & American Silver, Art pottery and Mid-Century Modern Design. She assists clients with a wide range of appraisal needs and can help them in determining the best market to sell their items if they are interested in liquidating an estate. Robin is an active member of ISA and is currently Vice President for the Central Florida Chapter. She is a graduate of Rollins College.

Sara Conklin, ISA

Sara Conklin is our nautical and marine specialist. She is active in both ISA and ASA appraisal societies. Sara has served as Registrar of the National Maritime Museum in San Francisco, CA, and applies her museum experience to NAC's institutional and archival appraisals.

Paula A. Fox, ISA GG

Paula is one of NAC's qualified gems and jewelry specialists. She is a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America and a designated member of the International Society of Appraisers. Paula is an active members of many professional gem and jewelry organizations including National Association of Jewelry Appraisers and the Accredited Gemologist Association.

Vic Franco, Jr. ISA

Vic Franco, Jr. ISA is NAC's furniture repair specialist. He deals in household goods moving and claims work. He is an accredited ISA member and has worked in the furniture restoration and conservation fields for over a quarter of a century. His offices and shops are in Hackettstown, New Jersey.

Ralph Joseph, ISA, CAPP

Ralph Joseph is NAC's gems and jewelry specialist. He is the author of The Jeweler's Guide to Effective Insurance Appraising, and was honored with ISA's Lamp of Knowledge award in 1997.

Gail Brett Levine, ISA, CAPP, GG

Gail Brett Levine is past-President of the International Society of Appraisers, and NAC's gems and jewelry specialist. Gail is a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America and the publisher of Auction Market Resource for Gems and Jewelry.

Peggy Maraschiello, ISA AM

Peggy Maraschiello is a Generalist appraiser of antiques and residential contents in Deep River, Connecticut. She has her Masters and Bachelor's degrees from the University of Arizona and is an accredited appraiser with ISA. She taught 15 years before opening her antique shop in Deep River in 1985. Her passions and expertise include American art pottery, quilts & textiles, books and American & Mexican silver. She continues to sell from her shop, manage estate, downsizing and liquidation sales. She also continues to teach by expanding her clients' knowledge of their personal property through her appraisals. She was on the Board of Directors for the Foundation for Appraisal Education from 2005-2009.

Vicky Nash Shaw

Vicky Nash Shaw, ISA AM, from North Carolina is a generalist antiques appraiser and also specializes in American, Chinese and French Furniture, Asian and American Ceramics and Pottery, and American Silver. She is an ISA accredited appraiser, is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and has an MBA from Marshall University. As a generalist appraiser, Vicky has appraised a wide variety of antiques and collectibles, ranging from 18th century furniture to a USS Sequoia presidential flag with Richard Nixon provenance and also appraises antique and classic cars.

Patricia Sheeleigh, ISA

Pat Sheeleigh is NAC's fine art and antique frame specialist. She has developed catalogs for many well-known art museums and brings a special understanding of the art market to all her consultations and reports.

Brenda Simonson-Mohle

Brenda is our senior fine art researcher and fine art appraiser. She has served as the National Chairman of the Fine Art Division of the International Society of Appraisers. Brenda also serves as "Art Consultant" for many NAC clients.

Jacqueline Williams, ISA, AM, BFA

Jackie is our west coast and far west coast appraiser of fine art. She spends her time between California and Hawaii. She not only appraises, but provides art restroation for major organizations, museums, and restoration companies. She is also an art instructor and conference speaker. Her resume is extensive and impressive.

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