R. E. Pender, Inc.
Robert E. Pender, ASA
8181 Ocean Reef Road
<st1:place w:st="on">Frisco, TX 75036
321-279-7261
bob@repender.com
Education
B. S. Degree -- Accounting and Business Administration
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Indiana <st1:placetype w:st="on">State <st1:placetype w:st="on">University – 1977
Over 200 hours of appraisal education through the American Society of Appraisers.
Professional and Business History
R. E. PENDER, INC. 2005 - Present
R. W. BECK, INC. 1986-2004
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">INDIANA 1977 - 1986
Certifications
Accredited Senior Appraiser - Public Utilities
Professional Experience
Mr. Pender has over 40 years of experience in providing services to the utility industry and local governments as both a consultant and in a management role for an investor-owned utility. From 1986 through 2004, Mr. Pender was a Principal and Senior Director in the firm of R. W. Beck, Inc., a well-known international consulting and engineering firm. Prior to joining R. W. Beck, Mr. Pender was employed by Public Service Company of <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Indiana where he last held the position of Wholesale Cost of Service Supervisor. He formed R. E. Pender, Inc., a multi-disciplined consulting firm, in January 2005.
Areas of Expertise
Utility rates, cost of service and regulatory support
Utility appraisals and valuations
Contract billing compliance reviews and dispute resolution
Economic feasibility studies
Right-of-way cost studies
Impact fee studies
Awards and Recognitions
Personal Growth Award, R. W. Beck, Inc., 2000
Air Force Meritorious Service Award
Air Force Commendation Medal
Armed Forces Meritorious Service Award
State of <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Indiana Commendation Medal
Appearances
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
<st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">District of Columbia Public Utilities Commission
<st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New York Public Service Commission
Public Utilities Commission of <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ohio
<st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New Mexico Public Regulatory Commission
Kansas Corporation Commission
Circuit Courts in <st1:state w:st="on">Virginia, <st1:state w:st="on">Florida and <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New Mexico
<st1:place w:st="on">Federal District Court of Nebraska
<st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Missouri Public Service Commission
Publications / Presentations
“The Use of Comparable Sales in the Valuation of Public Utility Property,” International Association of Assessing Officers, Public Utility Workshop, March 22, 2002
“Understanding GASB Statement No. 34,” <st1:placename w:st="on">First <st1:placetype w:st="on">Coast Chapter of the <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Florida Water Environment Association, July 2002
“Recent Mandates by the FCC and Their Potential Impact,” International Association of Assessing Officers, Public Utility Workshop, March 5, 2004
“What is Your Water System Worth – A Primer on How to Effectively Value Water Systems,” American Water Works Association Annual Conference, June 15, 2005
“Broadband Services – Potential Impact on Telecom Value,” International Association of Assessing Officers, Annual Conference, September 1, 2004
“Questions for Appraising or Valuating a Water System,” Opflow, published by the American Water Works Association, December 2004
“Protecting Your Interests Underground,” Web seminar by the American Public Works Association, May 11, 2005
“Property Tax Litigation – Case Study,” National Conference of Unit Valuation States, November 7, 2005
“Telecommunications Competition – Impact on Telecom Value,” Annual <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Wichita Conference on Ad Valorem Taxation, July 2006
“The Public Right-of-Way Cost Analysis – Basic Concepts and Approach,” National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors, Annual Meeting, August 2006
“A Primer for Determining Public Right-of-Way Costs,” NATOA Journal, Spring 2007
“The Public Right-of-Way – Are You Recovering All of Your Costs?” National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors, Annual Local Government Conference, October 2, 2009.