Professional Profile: Donald MacKay 2019
Donald MacKayName: Donald MacKay
Title: President, Maine Chapter of The Appraisal Institute
Company: Forest Research and Valuation
Location: 20 Godfrey Dr., Orono, ME
Birthplace: Concord, MA
Family: Wife – Susan; daughter – Lydia; son – Stuart
College: BA Economics - William and Mary; MBA – Duke; PhD – University of Minnesota, Forestry
First job outside of appraisal: Buyer for Hallmark Cards
First job in appraisal or allied field: Sewall Company in Maine – Appraiser
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: Upgrade educational programs; investigate new technology – i.e. aerial drone class; update regulatory changes
Hobbies: Hiking; outdoor activities
Favorite book: “The Lathe of Heaven” by Ursula LeGuin
Favorite movie: “The Trouble with Harry”
Key to success: Learning – education is key
If you were forced to choose another vocation what would it be? Investment – Private Equity