Franz spent over 20 years in commercial banking before becoming a valuation professional. Franz is also affiliated with Collateral Evaluation Services (CES), of Roswell, Georgia as Director of Business Valuation for this national appraisal services company. CES specializes in being the "Virtual Appraisal Department" for banks from New Hampshire to California. Franz is one of only a handful of appraisers in the U.S. qualified in both real estate appraisal and business valuation. But not only is Franz qualified in both disciplines, he has also provided groundbreaking leadership to both professions.