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Mr. William K. Goodrich November 18, 2011 Page Two Description of the Firm Hosch Appraisal & Consulting, Inc. is a real estate/business valuation and consulting firm that serves both public and private entities and individuals throughout the Midwest. Our geographic concentration is in the Upper Midwest; however, our services continue to expand throughout the country. Hosch Appraisal & Consulting, Inc. is dedicated to providing its clients with quality work prepared by an experienced staff of appraisers/analysts with a wide variety of expertise. This knowledge is achieved by incorporating extensive and continuous education with years of unique field experience. Technical Qualifications The most experienced of our staff have obtained the Certified General Real Property Appraiser license from the State of Minnesota, with reciprocity available in other states, and earned the top designation offered by the Appraisal Institute (MAI — designated Member of the Appraisal Institute). Other staff appraisers are candidates for membership, as well as members of various associations. Litigation support is an area of specialty, with involvement in high -profile court cases and decisions throughout the Midwest. Some of our expert testimony experience includes preparation of affidavits, and appearances at depositions, arbitrations, commissioner hearings, district court trials, Minnesota Tax Court trials, U.S. Bankruptcy Court trials and city council meetings. Real Estate Valuation Expertise We offer a wide range of services to our clients with an ability to solve some of the most complex valuation problems that surface in the marketplace. Extensive experience includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following functions: real estate litigation, eminent domain, inverse condemnation claims, special assessment benefits analyses, tax appeals, foreclosure, bankruptcy, mortgage financing, fair market rental analyses (land and building leases), purchase and sale consulting, investment counseling, charitable donations, gift tax, partial sale/gifting, estate planning and settlement, environmental contamination, construction defects, easements and encumbrances, title problems, development consulting, highest and best use, and assignment of financing (conventional and/or tax increment financing (TIF)). Staff members supplement their appraisal and consulting experience by speaking at various seminars and publishing articles on valuation topics. Our geographic concentration has included over 10 states, with the ability to work in any state. Business Valuation Expertise Hosch Appraisal & Consulting, Inc. also offers business valuation services to our clients for a variety of purposes. Our experience includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following functions: mortgage financing, consulting for purchase or sale, estate planning and settlement, litigation support, and internal decision -making. Staff members continue to expand their knowledge base through continuing education and ongoing contact with market participants.