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Patrick M. Smith, Sr., ISA AM, MSA, MPPA, CAGA
President

Patrick is a Certified Personal Property Appraiser and Chairman and President of Green Donation Consultants.

In 2008, Patrick was awarded the National Association of Master Appraisers highest designation, Master Senior Appraiser. In 2011, Mr. Smith earned the coveted Graduate Personal Property Appraiser designation from the National Association of Auctioneers. In 2012, he received the CAGA designation as a Certified Personal Property Appraiser from the Certified Appraisers Guild of America. He also holds an Accredited Member designation from the International Society of Appraisers.

Patrick's ability to effectively research and utilize sound judgment when conducting complex valuations, appraisals, and reviews has earned him distinguished recognition by his clients and colleagues. He is well known in the industry for his tenacity and eagerness to take on challenging assignments.

As an appraiser for more than 15 years, Patrick has testified on numerous occasions, in front of the IRS, on behalf of property owners. All the cases he participated in were won successfully and without dispute.

Patrick is passionate about sharing the benefits of deconstruction for both clients and the environment. His dedication towards the cause prompted him to create the course, "Deconstruction, the Green Alternative to Demolition," which qualifies as continuing education for the National Association of Realtors.

Faranak Wallace, ISA AM
Co-President

Faranak is a member of the International Society of Appraisers, joined the Green Donation Consultants team in 2014. Having a 20-year background as a pharmacist routinely helping people in need, the move to GDC was a natural transition. Faranak is highly intelligent and passionate about consistently delivering superior results to clients. Faranak maintains high levels of service and quality for every valuation. Prior to transitioning to the position of Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer, she has several years of experience performing comprehensive appraisal reviews of commercial and residential appraisals for conformance with USPAP, ISA, and tax court precedent.

Faranak thoroughly enjoys her work, her two Chihuahuas, Tigey and Toby, and strives to hit her physical fitness goals each year.

AnnMarie Smith Buckles, ISA AM, CAGA
Executive Vice President

AnnMarie Smith Buckles is an Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers and formerly a Certified Residential Appraiser. In addition to being a lead appraiser at Green Donation Consultants, AnnMarie oversees all internal and external operations ranging from client and project management to administration and human capital. With more than 20 years of appraisal experience, AnnMarie has led GDC to achieve unprecedented, exponential growth every year. Her unrelenting drive, attention to detail, professionalism, and passion for service is what has created an unparalleled customer experience at Green Donation Consultants.

In addition to her extensive work with GDC, AnnMarie founded AMS Appraisal Solutions, a firm that focuses on the high-demand area of personal property appraisals.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her three boys, her two huskies, and working out at the Pure Barre gym. She also has recently started hiking and exploring all the beautiful trails Virginia has to offer.

Katie Allen
Chief Executive Officer

Katie Allen brings extensive experience in organizational leadership and business development. Katie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Virginia and a Master’s Degree in Health and Wellness from California University of Pennsylvania. She comes to GreenDonation Consultants with a 15 year track record of improving operations and driving growth for a number of corporations. Katie is a flexible and dynamic leader with a passion for building teams and increasing workplace productivity.

Prior to joining GDC, Katie spent much of her career in a director role for companies such as Richmond Fitness, Tidewater Physical Therapy, and Velocity Sports Performance where she was dedicated to improving profit, developing successful programs and increasing the company footprint. Katie also worked as the Business Development Manager for Prism Civil Engineers expanding the company’s government contracts through responses to Requests for Proposals and Invitations to Bid.

In her spare time Katie enjoys spending time with her three children, working out, reading and listening to true crime podcasts.

Elizabeth P. Anastos Holmes, ISA AM
Chief Operating Officer

As serving COO, Elizabeth P. Anastos Holmes has extensive appraisal knowledge gained through years of working in museum, gallery, art advisory and auction house settings in Chicago and the greater Washington, D.C. area.

A graduate of DePaul University’s Art History and Honors Programs, she has career experience as a research assistant at the Art Institute of Chicago in the Byzantine department. She went on to work for the Straus Art Group in Chicago as a consultant and appraiser. After relocating to Washington, D.C., Elizabeth worked as a Fine, Contemporary, and Decorative Art Specialist for an auction house in Northern Virginia.

Elizabeth is an Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers with the Private Client Services designation. She is the co-chair of the Membership Retention Committee and an active member of the Conference Committee. Elizabeth also has her Applied Jewelry Professional diploma through GIA.

In addition to her work at GDC, Elizabeth founded the Warwick Art Advisory, an appraisal firm, which specializes in fine art, antiques, and furnishings. She enjoys being involved in community events, has run the Chicago Marathon, and volunteers for various arts organizations.

Jeff Hatfield
Chief Revenue Officer

As Residential Manager with Green Donation Consultants, Jeff Hatfield brings an extensive business background with a focus on Sales. Jeff received his Business Management Degree from Jamestown Business College, where he focused on all aspects of business leadership, team-building, and management. In his previous role with Blulogix, he served as Director of Sales, where he implemented a successful growth strategy that took them from startup to a successful SaaS Company. Under his direction, they were averaging over 120% of monthly goals over a four year period.

 Through his experience at GDC, Jeff has mastered his understanding of deconstruction, donation, and the appraisal process. Currently, Jeff has turned his focus on growing the residential side of the company. Jeff's experience working with both startups and large organizations is critical to his relationship-building to help bring in more recurring business and helping our clients understand the full process from donation to appraisal.

In his free time, Jeff enjoys spending quality time with his wife, three children and is a big fan of Buffalo sports.

Jim Lilly
Commercial & Residential Sales Manager

Jim brings an extensive business background with a focus on revenue generation and assets management . Jim received his Masters in Business Administration from Louisiana State University. Before joining Green Donation Consultants, Jim worked in the Sports Tourism industry as a Regional Manager for assets in the Mid-Atlantic region.

In his free time, Jim enjoys spending quality time with his wife and son, and competing in Strength Sports

Emily Daniel, M.A.
Vice President of Production

Emily Daniel has a diverse background working with Fine and Decorative art objects. She graduated cume laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Art History from George Mason University and earned a Master of Arts in History of Decorative Arts from George Mason University and Smithsonian with proficiency in American fashion and textiles.

Emily has worked for a variety of distinguished institutes in the Washington D.C. area including George Washington's Mount Vernon, Smithsonian Libraries, The Textile Museum, U.S. Department of State, and a Northern Virginia auction house. In positions ranging from curatorial assistant, collections management assistant, and cataloger, Emily has extensive experience and handling capabilities with American and European paintings, sculpture, silver, glass, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, and furniture.

In her free time, Emily enjoys expanding her knowledge through continuing education and enthusiastically exploring the DMV area.

Heidi Sistrunk
Outreach Manager

Heidi is a results-oriented sales associate with over 18 years of both customer service and management experience. She has a passion for working with people and building strong customer service based relationships with everyone that she comes into contact with. At GDC Heidi is responsible for commercial outreach and coordination of all meetings with potential clients.

In her free time, Heidi enjoys spending time with her 3 children, paddleboarding, long walks, and fun activities with her close friends.

Alexia Woolfolk
Office Administrator

Alexia is an ambitious leader who has a passion for providing outstanding customer service! She has 18 years of experience working in Corporate America which has made her a valuable addition to our GDC team. Alexia is the Office Administrator where she is the first point of contact for commercial and residential clients. She holds a Bachelor’s degree of Business Administration from Strayer University.

In her free time, Alexia enjoys spending quality time with friends and family.

Zach Kressler
Donation Coordinator

Zach comes from an extensive background in operations and customer service including roles with the University of South Carolina, La Salle University, the Philadelphia Phillies and the Fredericksburg Field House. At GDC, Zach serves as the Donations Coordinator at GDC, matching donations to nonprofits and managing logistics.

In his free time, Zach loves to play soccer, coach football and watch his favorite sports teams break his heart.

Carissa Chong
Appraiser Assistant

Carissa works as an Appraiser Assistant. She studied at Utah Valley University before taking time off to devote herself as a full-time mother. Although new to the GDC team, she has been able to assist the production team with her tenacious work ethic and attention to detail on multiple projects. Carissa has years of management service in various industries including working with her father in general contracting. Carissa is in the process of becoming a Certified Personal Property Appraiser.

Carissa is a mother to four amazing daughters and wife to a devoted husband. In her free time Carissa enjoys spending time with her family and friends, serving in Church, and powerlifting.

Patrick Smith, Jr.
Research Assistant

Patrick is a dedicated employee who comes from a sports background. Previously employed as a personal trainer and former athlete, Patrick brings reliability, integrity and passion into the work space. Patrick's role at GDC is to research materials from both our residential and commercial projects. He demonstrates impeccable customer service skills by working with both the client and nonprofit to help fulfill all duties in a timely manner.

As a passionate Carolina fan, Patrick bleeds Carolina blue through and through.

Steve Fazenbaker
Project Engineer
Mike Hales
Project Engineer
TK Mendoza
Appraisal Research Associate

TK is a detail-oriented professional with a background spanning various roles in administrative support, data management, and digital media. She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University.

With proven ability to handle diverse responsibilities, TK brings strong communication skills, tech-savviness, and precision to every project. Her high experience spans maintaining high standards of accuracy, adapting to dynamic work environments, and delivering results that support organizational goals.

Outside of work, TK enjoys road and trail running, playing basketball, and hiking, blending professional skills with personal passion for nature.

Ivy Odtujan
Lead Generation Associate
Cyril Besagas
Lead Generation Associate

Cyril is a skilled and adaptable professional based in the Philippines, holding a degree in Computer Engineering from the Technological Institute of the Philippines. With a diverse background spanning landscape, real estate, customer service, and technology, Cyril has developed a well-rounded skill set in research, data analysis, and lead generation.

Drawing on technical knowledge and experience with CRM systems, Cyril takes a thoughtful approach to helping businesses grow, whether through streamlining workflows or enhancing customer engagement. Known for a proactive, flexible work style, Cyril is motivated by the opportunity to support teams and deliver positive, impactful results. With a genuine interest in learning and innovation, Cyril continues to bring fresh perspectives and dedication to every project.

Barbara O’Gara
Lead Generation Manager
Sean Montallana
Appraisal Research Associate

Sean Montallana has a background focused on Mathematics. He graduated cum laude with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of the Philippines Los Baños. His thesis and subject specialization is on Coding Theory and Cryptography.

Sean previously worked as a member of the senior high school faculty in Statefields School Incorporated. Other than that, he also had experience being a student intern for UnionBank of the Philippines under the Trust Operations team.

Sean enjoys learning and discovering new and fascinating things in the field of Mathematics and how they can be applied to things that surround him.

Ria Doblius

 Ria is a Licensed Civil Engineer in the Philippines with 5 years of experience in the construction field and currently serves as a Virtual Assistant for Green Donation Consultants. Her expertise in construction materials and technology is complemented by her ability to conduct in-depth online research, helping the company source the best comparable product data.

Josephine Kontkanen
Research Assistant

Josephine studied architecture at NOVA and Iowa State University, before graduating with a Bachelor’s degree of Fine Arts in Media Arts and Animation from the Art Institute of Washington. Josephine has worked in a variety of roles throughout her career. She once managed an up-and-coming art pottery studio in Northern Virginia. In addition, she served as an Art Teacher working with a range of ages from preschool to adults. Before joining Green Donation Consultants as an administrative assistant, she worked as an administrator in a regional auction house. Josephine has shined during her time at GDC and has been promoted to Research Assistant.

In her free time, Josephine is a practicing artist who enjoys painting and spending time with loved ones.

Tony Stuart
Project Engineer

Tony came to GDC with a wealth of experience both as an inspector and as a customer service specialist. In fact, he has spent 6+ years in the inspections field and 20+ years in the customer service industry. Tony is our Project Engineer Inspector and an integral part of our team. He is the in-person contact with our valuable customers. Tony holds a certification in Home Inspections and Certifications of Health and Safety, Hazards, Mold and Lead Paint Handling.

Dhaval Chauhan (B.E. Civil)
Research Associate

Dhaval is very knowledgeable about building materials and construction technology, which is advantageous when he compiles information on properties and deconstruction projects. He is a meticulous researcher with more than eight years of relevant experience.

Jagdish Patil (B.Sc)
Web Researcher

Jagdish has more than 10 years of experience working with large data sets. He is an expert in Excel and very skilled at finding comparable sales data. He has been working with Green Donation Consultants since 2019.

Nisarg Parekh (B.B.A)
Web Researcher

Nisarg is a talented web researcher with a wealth of appraisal knowledge. He is a hardworking team player who can be counted on to complete his tasks accurately and on time.

Govind Sharma (JCHNE)
Web Researcher

Govind is a hardware and networking engineer. He has been with Green Donation Consultants since 2018. Govind is a dedicated and conscientious worker who has made valuable contributions over the years.

Pritesh Patel (B.C.A)
Web Researcher

Pritesh has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications and applies his skill set as a web researcher. He has been a valued team member of Green Donation Consultants since 2017.

Hemangi Chauhan (M.B.A)
Research Associate

Hemangi is our research associate. She has a Master’s degree in Business Administration and focuses on all areas of business leadership, design, strategy, and implementation. She keeps her team prepared, on-task, and motivated to attain their goals.

About

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Our History

Green Donation Consultants was established in 2005 in Fredericksburg, VA as a real estate appraisal company. The company was started by Patrick M. Smith, SR, a Certified Real Estate Appraiser and Master Senior Appraiser. Mr. Smith’s passion for philanthropy encouraged him to shift the focus of the company to charitable donation appraisals of whole houses in 2010. Once he earned the Master Personal Property Appraiser designation from the National Association of Auctioneers, the Certified Personal Property Appraiser from the Certified Appraisers Guild of America and Accredited Member designation from the International Society of Appraisers, Mr. Smith expanded the company’s offerings to include all types of Personal Property for charitable donations.

As the company has grown, Green Donation Consultants’ role has grown, too. We are now much more than just an appraisal firm. Based on the needs of our clients, in 2017 with a strong commitment to provide additional services throughout the entire donation process, the appraisal firm was rebranded as Green Donation Consultants. Green Donation Consultants now facilitates the entire deconstruction process for clients and associated parties, while offering a multitude of additional services. Green Donation Consultants, as we are now known, is the premier consulting firm to literally thousands of highly satisfied clients for charitable donations in our coverage area of more than 25 states.

Our People

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Patrick M. Smith, Sr., ISA AM, MSA, MPPA, CAGA
President
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Faranak Wallace, ISA AM
Co-President
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AnnMarie Smith Buckles, ISA AM, CAGA
Executive Vice President
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Katie Allen
Chief Executive Officer
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Elizabeth P. Anastos Holmes, ISA AM
Chief Operating Officer
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Jeff Hatfield
Chief Revenue Officer
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Jim Lilly
Commercial & Residential Sales Manager
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Emily Daniel, M.A.
Vice President of Production
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Heidi Sistrunk
Outreach Manager
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Alexia Woolfolk
Office Administrator
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Zach Kressler
Donation Coordinator
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Carissa Chong
Appraiser Assistant
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Patrick Smith, Jr.
Research Assistant
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Steve Fazenbaker
Project Engineer
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Mike Hales
Project Engineer
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TK Mendoza
Appraisal Research Associate
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Ivy Odtujan
Lead Generation Associate
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Cyril Besagas
Lead Generation Associate
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Barbara O’Gara
Lead Generation Manager
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Sean Montallana
Appraisal Research Associate
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Ria Doblius
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Josephine Kontkanen
Research Assistant
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Tony Stuart
Project Engineer
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Dhaval Chauhan (B.E. Civil)
Research Associate
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Jagdish Patil (B.Sc)
Web Researcher
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Nisarg Parekh (B.B.A)
Web Researcher
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Govind Sharma (JCHNE)
Web Researcher
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Pritesh Patel (B.C.A)
Web Researcher
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Hemangi Chauhan (M.B.A)
Research Associate
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