Laura Lemco, Accredited Member, American Society of Appraisers
(303) 994-6919 mobile
Education
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Bachelor of Arts in Business with a certificate in Russian Studies 1988
Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
Master’s in Business Administration 2020
American Society of Appraisers, Reston, VA
Accredited Member, Business Valuation 2021
National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts, SLC, UT
Certified Valuation Analyst 2020
Leadership Roles
Division Manager, Capstone Valuations, Bend, OR 2020 to present
• Responsible for all business appraisals and valuation work in CPA firm
• Perform analysis of operations, financial performance, economic conditions and
industry-specific factors to derive an opinion of value for a wide variety of enterprises
• Manage all aspects of division employees and operations
Managing Director, Dealership Valuation Services, LLC, Bend, OR 2015 to present
• Perform analysis of operations, financial performance, economic conditions and
industry-specific factors to derive an opinion of value for dealerships (automobile,
motorcycle, equipment and farm implement)
• Provide business consulting services to dealership owners and managers
• Serve as expert witness in matters involving the motorcycle industry
Managing Director, Motorcycle Industry Consulting Svs, LLC, Denver, CO 2005-2015
• Provided consulting services for retail motorcycle dealerships
• Produced management reports to coach operational improvements and profit growth
• Moderated peer groups and led training for dealership owners and managers
VP Sales & Marketing, Lemco Management Group, Inc., Denver, CO 2002-2005
• Led sales and marketing efforts of power sports industry consulting firm
• Licensed Life, Accident & Health agent in over 20 states, sold insurance products to
dealerships across the US, taught finance and insurance sales and compliance procedures
• Doubled the membership base of franchised dealers from 150 to 300 members over
a 3-year period
• Developed power sport industry relationships with manufacturers, third-party service
providers, and power sports press
• Increased revenues by expanding services and increasing member participation
• Started operations in United Kingdom, contacted franchised dealers, marketed services
and benefits, launched peer group training and managed small consulting office
Projects
Gibraltar Business Appraisals, Inc., Longmont, CO
Valuation support on various business appraisal projects 2015
EKS&H, LLP (CPA firm), Denver, CO
Consulting for auto dealership project 2016
Yankee Harley-Davidson, Bristol, CT
Foreclosure work-out over 10 months. Successfully managed entire dealership,
achieved positive cash flow and sold the dealership. It is still operating today. 2017
Expert Witness Engagements
Leo Sides v. Harley-Davidson, USA, et al.,2:12-cv-06330-LAS,
US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Written report – engaged by counter claimant 2014
Rubicon Global Ventures, Inc., and Z Motors, Inc. v. Chongquin
Zongshen Group Import / Export Corp., 3:09-cv-818-MO,
US District Court for the District of Oregon, Portland Division
Written report and deposition testimony - engaged by plaintiff 2016
Jordan M. Main v. Laura Jean Knapp Bennett and Wayne Bennett
In the Court of Common Pleas of Potter County, Pennsylvania
No. 2015-349 Civil Action – At Law
Consulting and written report – engaged by defendant 2017-present
Presentations
AIMExpo, American International Motorcycle Expo, Orland, FL
Seminar presenter in educational break-out sessions 2013
AIMExpo, American International Motorcycle Expo, Orland, FL
Seminar presenter in educational break-out sessions 2014
South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, Denver, CO
Panelist on Experience Marketing 2015
BMW Motorrad USA, Woodcliff Lake, NJ
Master Coach for Deloitte & Touche engagement proposal 2015
FENEBRAVE, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Seminar presenter to motorcycle dealers 2019
Languages
English – native
Russian – working proficiency