CREDENTIALS
Michael J. Ballard, AMS®
RELATED EDUCATION
CHAPMAN SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP, Stuart, FL
Yacht and Small Craft Surveying, 2004, graduated with honors.
Fundamentals of the Damage and Claim Survey, 2005
FIRST MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, American Family Insurance, WI
Small Power Watercraft Damage and Claim Seminar, 2006 & 2008
AMERICAN SOCIETY of APPRAISERS, Atlanta, GA
USPAP Certification of Personal Property; Machinery & Equipment, 2009
GOUGEON BROTHERS, Bay City, MI
West Systems Surveyor Seminar, 2010
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Ypsilanti, MI
Masters of Business Administration, 2003
PURDUE UNIVERSITY, West Lafayette, IN
Bachelor of Science, School of Electrical Engineering Technology, 1980
MEMBERSHIPS
Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS®), Accredited Marine Surveyor #955
International Association of Marine Investigators, Member
American Boat and Yacht Council, Member
Seaworthy Newsletter, Subscriber
US Boat Technical Exchange, Member
CERTIFICATIONS
American Boat and Yacht Council, Master Technician, 2007 which includes:
American Boat and Yacht Council, Marine Electrical Certification, 2007
American Boat and Yacht Council, Marine Diesel Engine Certification, 2005
American Boat and Yacht Council, Standards Certification, 2004 and 2010
USYRU, 1985 Sailing Instructor
ASA 103 Level sailor
National Burglary and Fire Alarm Assoc., Level I & II Certified, Technician 1990
CONTINUING EDUCATION (partial list)
SAMS® Regional and International Education meetings and training seminars in and facility tours of:
Webasto Products
Tartan C&C Yachts
Hake Yachts
Wellcraft Boats
American Custom Yachts
Burger Boat Company
Harken, Inc.
And many more