James T. Caldwell, MAI, SRA
Jim Caldwell was born and raised on the westside of Cleveland. Jim graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1967. Following this, he attended Akron University where he completed postgraduate studies in business. He also completed course work in the Department of Urban Studies graduate program. In 1973 Jim joined Clarence C. Buckholz and Associates as a staff appraiser. He worked with Mr. Buckholz for several years as a staff appraiser and then joined with Mr. Buckholz to form Buckholz, Caldwell & Associates. His appraisal experience includes the appraisal of residential and income producing properties. He has testified in Common Pleas Court and in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Jim has also testified before the Cuyahoga County Board of Revision and before the State Board of Tax Appeals. Jim has worked as a full-time appraiser since 1973. He was awarded Senior Residential Appraiser (SRA) designation in 1985 and the MAI designation in 1998. Governor Richard Celeste appointed Jim to the State Appraiser Board in 1989. Jim has served as a board member and officer for the local chapter of the Appraisal Institute and the Society of Real Estate Appraisers. Awards include the Award of Excellence and Recognition of Superior Performance in Appraisal Accuracy by Cendant Relocation Corporation and Associates Relocation Company. Jim is licensed as a Certified General Appraiser by the State of Ohio. Jim continues to upgrade his appraisal qualifications by attending course and seminars being offered by the Appraisal Institute and other organizations.