Illinois Property Assessment Institute was established more than 50 years ago to provide educational opportunities assessment professionals throughout the state of Illinois. The mission of the Institute is to provide educational courses on property appraisal and assessment administration. To adhere to that mission, a comprehensive curriculum has been developed and is offered annually throughout the state.

All Institute courses are pre-approved by the Illinois Department of Revenue for pre-election and/or continuing education credit. In addition, several courses are approved for continuing education credit by the Illinois Department of Finance & Professional Regulation for state licensed appraisers.

All Institute classes are taught by practicing assessment and business professionals.

The Institute confers the Certified Illinois Assessing Officer (CIAO) designation which is the primary designation used to qualify for election or appointment in the state of Illinois.

ILLINOIS PROPERTY ASSESSMENT INSTITUTE STAFF

Dean J. Michal, Executive Director
Jim Jacobs, Education Director
Erica Rankin, Meeting Planner
Brenda Corcoran, Registrar

ILLINOIS PROPERTY ASSESSMENT INSTITUTE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Representing the Chief County Assessment Officers Association:
David Henderson, Chief County Assessment Officer, Grundy County
Jeff Robinson, Chief County Assessment Officer, Williamson County

Representing the Illinois Assessor's Association:
Brian Christie, City of Champaign Assessor, Champaign County
Grace Vetter, Princeton Township Assessor, Bureau County
Karen Reese, Newell Township Assessor, Vermilion County
Susan Carpentier, South Rock Island Township Assessor, Rock Island County

Representing the Certified Illinois Assessing Officers Association:
Cindi Lotz, Chief County Assessment Officer, Fayette County