Sencer Appraisal’s Garrett Schwartz earns ASA Fellow honor

Garrett Schwartz, principal of Sencer Appraisal Associates, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Appraisers, the society’s highest membership honor. He will be inducted in October at the 2026 ASA International Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.

Why it matters: - The FASA designation is the American Society of Appraisers’ highest membership honor. - The recognition signals sustained leadership, ethical conduct and professional impact in the valuation field. - Schwartz’s work reaches business owners, attorneys, lenders, accountants, insurers and other clients who need independent opinions of value.

What happened: - Garrett Schwartz, principal of Sencer Appraisal Associates, was named a Fellow of the American Society of Appraisers and awarded the FASA designation. - Schwartz will be inducted at the 2026 ASA International Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, in October. - The announcement was made July 1, 2026.

The details: - The ASA College of Fellows has been the Society’s top honor since 1954. - Members are nominated by peers, reviewed by the College of Fellows and approved by the ASA Board of Governors. - Fellows are selected from the Society’s Accredited Senior Appraisers. - The FASA designation is held by only a small group of ASA members. - Schwartz leads equipment appraisal assignments for clients needing independent opinions of value. - Schwartz serves as principal of Sencer Appraisal Associates’ Oakland office. - Schwartz has held senior ASA governance roles, including International President and Chair of the Board of Governors. - Schwartz also edited ASA’s fourth edition of "Valuing Machinery and Equipment: The Fundamentals of Appraising Machinery and Technical Assets," published in 2020. - Sencer Appraisal Associates has provided independent machinery and equipment appraisals since 1955.

Between the lines: - The honor reflects both technical expertise and long-term service inside ASA, not just appraisal experience. - Schwartz’s leadership roles and textbook work show influence beyond client assignments. - The recognition also highlights machinery and equipment appraisal as a specialized area with formal professional standards.

What's next: - Schwartz is set to receive the honor at ASA’s conference in October. - Sencer Appraisal Associates will continue offering appraisal services from its Oakland, California, and Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania offices. - The firm also provides services supported by a network of expert associates across the United States and internationally. - The firm’s services remain compliant with USPAP and IVS for financing, estate and gift matters, litigation support, insurance, financial reporting, tax matters and other valuation needs. - More information is available at AllEquipmentAppraisal.com.

The bottom line: - Schwartz’s elevation to FASA puts Sencer Appraisal Associates’ leadership and technical reputation on display at the industry’s highest level.