James E. Gardner, Jr.
Available reports...
  • M11 12/10/2019
  • M12 1/10/2020
  • M1 2/10/2020
  • M1 2/10/2020
  • M2 3/10/2020
  • M3 4/10/2020
  • M4 5/11/2020
  • M5 6/10/2020
  • P1 6/19/2020
  • TRQ 9/10/2020

Contact Information

Address
4 Lambert Cove
Flagler Beach, Fl - 32136
Phone
386-793-4740
Candidate's Statement

James E. Gardner, Jr., CFA
State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser RZ1169

James "Jay" Gardner, Jr., Flagler County Property Appraiser, has been a resident of the County since 1978. Gardner is married to Lisa and has two children, James and Adam. He is also a private pilot, enjoys boating, and being outdoors. His involvement within our community has included the Flagler County Education Foundation Board, Chamber of Commerce Board and the Flagler County Rotary Club where he chaired the Boys' Mentor Program. In addition, he has been a Police Athletic League Wrestling Coach and is a graduate of the Flagler Leadership I. Gardner graduated with an Associate of Science Degree from Daytona Beach Community College, attended the University of Florida and subsequently received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida. In addition, Gardner has completed in excess of 915 hours of appraisal related course work.

After a short stint in the hotel business in New York City, Gardner became a real estate appraiser in 1986 and holds a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license and the Certified Florida Appraiser designation. He is a member of the Property Appraiser Association of Florida and the International Association of Assessing Officers. His election to the office beginning January, 2005 came after 13 years of owning his own real estate appraisal firm with offices in Flagler and Volusia Counties. Gardner chose to move into the public service sector and reports it to be the most rewarding job of his career.

QUALIFICATIONS OF APPRAISER  

  • State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser RZ1169
  • Certified Florida Appraiser - Florida Department of Revenue
  • Expert Witness/Special Master - Circuit Court, Seventh Judicial Court, Flagler County
  • FHA Fee (Compliance) Inspector - CHUMS #2512 / FHA Roster Appraiser


AFFILIATIONS

  • Property Appraisers' Association of Florida - Legislative Committee (2017-Present)
  • Property Appraisers' Association of Florida - Board of Directors (2017-Present)
  • Property Appraisers' Association of Florida - Legislative Committee (2013-2015)
  • Property Appraisers' Association of Florida - Legislative Chair (2012-2013)
  • Property Appraisers' Association of Florida - President (2011-2012)
  • Property Appraisers' Association of Florida - 1st Vice President (2010-2011)
  • Property Appraisers' Association of Florida - Legislative Chair (2009-2011)
  • Property Appraisers' Association of Florida - Presidents Award (2011)
  • Property Appraisers' Association of Florida - 2nd Vice President (2009-2010)
  • Property Appraisers' Association of Florida - Board of Directors (2005-2013)
  • Property Appraisers' Association of Florida - Member (2005-Present)
  • Flagler County Education Foundation - Take Stock in Children Scholarship Committee (2007-Present)
  • Flagler County Education Foundation - President (2012-2013)
  • Flagler County Education Foundation - President Elect (2011-2012)
  • Flagler County Education Foundation - Vice President (2010-2011)
  • Flagler County Education Foundation - Board of Directors (2003-2014)
  • International Association of Assessing Officers - Member (2005-Present)
  • Flagler County Rotary Club - Member (1992-Present)
  • Flagler County Rotary Club - Chair-Boy's Mentor Program (2000-2015)
  • Flagler County Rotary Club - Rotarion of the Year (2004)
  • Boy Scouts of America - Central Florida Council Board (2011-2012)
  • Boy Scouts of America - Flagler County Leadership Team (2004-Present)
  • Boy Scouts of America - Golden Eagle Honoree, Flagler (2006)
  • Flagler County Chamber of Commerce - Board of Directors (2001-2007)
  • Flagler Police Athletic League - Wrestling Coach (1999-2005)

Note: The candidate's photograph and statement are supplied by the candidate and are not endorsed by the County Supervisor of Elections or checked for accuracy.
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Candidate qualifying forms and miscellaneous documents