CHRIS RIALS

BCA, MCMEA , Director NEBB

Mr. Rials brings a prodigious 13-year career in machinery and equipment appraisal, mastering the field with the coveted Master Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser (MCMEA) designation from the NEBB Institute. Beyond this pinnacle achievement, Chris holds the nationally recognized BCA (Business Certified Appraiser) and CSBA (Certified Senior Business Analyst) designation, demonstrating his broad expertise across business valuation and analysis.

JOHN HARRIS

MCMEA , Former Founder & Director of NEBB Institute

For over 40 years, Mr. Harris has established himself as a recognized leader in the appraisal and valuation industry. As an accredited senior appraiser, international business broker, and frequent expert witness, he possesses a wealth of knowledge and practical experience that will be invaluable to the NEBB Institute. His proven track record includes training over 1,000 appraisers across the globe and personally selling over 400 businesses, demonstrating his commitment to both education and industry growth.

At the webinar on January 9th, 2024, Mr. Rials and Mr. Harris reviewed the needs and benefits of NEBB membership along with management's desires and future goals. It also included an introduction of new support personnel for NEBB, namely Chris Rials and John Harris. This meeting provided an opportunity for all members to express their concerns and hopes for the organization moving forward.  We're very excited about the future of NEBB Institute!  A new and updated website is in the works and should be completed by end of quarter 1 2024.  For now, you can access them at www.NEBBInstitute.org.  Be sure to check out their parent organization Certitrek at www.Certitrek.com