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    AI News Releases Jan 13, 2026

    Board of Directors Elects Smedmore Montgomery Bernard, Jr., MAI as 2026 Vice President

    Smedmore Montgomery Bernard, Jr., MAI, was elected 2026 Appraisal Institute vice president by the AI Board of Directors on January 7, 2026.

    Bernard was nominated for the position by the AI National Nominating Committee at its December 4 meeting in Chicago. The committee’s nomination was submitted to the Board of Directors by National Nominating Committee Chair Sandy Adomatis, SRA, in accordance with the Appraisal Institute Bylaws.

    As 2026 vice president, Bernard will serve as the Appraisal Institute’s 2027 president-elect, 2028 president and 2029 immediate past president. In addition, he will chair the Finance Committee in 2026 and the National Nominating Committee in 2029.

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    The Appraisal Institute is the leading professional association of real estate appraisers. The Appraisal Institute’s Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice comprise requirements for ethical and competent practice, and advance equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in the appraisal profession. The Appraisal Institute’s work includes an array of professional education and advocacy programs, and stewardship of the highest level professional credentials in residential and commercial real estate appraisal.