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Patrick Lester, MAI, IAO, SRA,

Real Estate Appraiser, MAS (Mass Appraisal Systems)

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Buffalo, New York, United States

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About me
Co-Owner at Property Assessment Consultants of Western New York (pacwny.com). Representing commercial property owners where a reduction in assessed valuation is warranted.
Education
- BA, University at Buffalo
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  Bachelor of Arts Double Major - Political Science/Sociology
  Activities and Societies: State University of New York at Buffalo: Awarded Four Year Regents Scholarship. Activities and Memberships included: Aerospace Studies (yes, I took up Space in college), Astronomy Club, Intramural Football, Judo, University Bowling League, Newman Club (The Cardinal Newman Society), Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps, Schussmeisters Ski Club
- Bishop Timon - St. Jude High School
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  South Buffalo, NY - NY State Regents Diploma
  Activities and Societies: Timon High School, So. Buffalo: Track Team, Latin Club, Scholarship Club, Intramural Sports, Reporter for student newspaper, Timon Tidings
- MAI, Appraisal Institute, Chicago, IL
  1984 - 2025
  MAI Designation Real Estate Appraisal
  Activities and Societies: Western New York - Ontario International Chapter, Appraisal Institute: Vice President, 2015, 2016, President, 2006, 2008 & 2017
Experience
- New York State Division of Equalization and Assessment/Office of Real Property Services
  May 1973 - Nov 1983
  Real Estate Appraiser, MAS (Mass Appraisal Systems)
  Sr. Appraiser, 1980 - 1983
- M&T Bank
  Nov 1984 - Jul 2011
  Chief Appraisal Officer
  Manager, Commercial Appraisal Dept. 1997 - 2011
- Lester Appraisal Co.
  Jul 2011 - now
  G. Patrick Lester, MAI, IAO, SRA - Sr. Commercial Appraiser,
  G. Patrick Lester, MAI, IAO SRALester AppraisalWilliams Mills Bldg.145 Glen AvenueWilliamsville, NY 14221www.lesterappraisal.comOur Mission Statement: "Providing Solutions to Real Estate Valuation Problems"
- Property Assessment Consultants of Western New York - www.pacwny.com
  Aug 2020 - now
  Co-Owner
  Property Assessment Consultants of Western New York145 Glen AveWilliamsville, NY 14221www.pacwny.com716-913-1458Our Goal: Property Tax Equity
- Property Appraisal Consultants of Western NY - www.pacwny.com
  Jul 2022 - now
  Co-Owner
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified General Appraiser
  New York State
  Oct 2019
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Patrick Lester, MAI, IAO, SRA,
  2016-2020 Government Relations Committee Chair, WNY-Ontario Chapter Appraisal Institute Oct 2014
- Awarded to Patrick Lester, MAI, IAO, SRA,
  Distinguished Service Award Western New York - Ontario International Chapter Appraisal Institute Dec 2008 Awarded for meritorious service (to the Appraisal Institute as well as the appraisal industry), for Education Committee service, for years serving on the Board of Directors, and public relations achievements on behalf of the Chapter, including two terms as Chapter President. For promoting the Chapter both in Western NY, and in the province of Ontario, Canada.
Volunteer Experience
- Docent (Tour Guide)
  Issued by Fort Niagara, Youngstown, NY on Apr 2012
  Associated with Patrick Lester, MAI, IAO, SRA,