Joan Barngrover has extensive professional experience in administrative and leadership roles, currently serving as Board Secretary and Special Assistant to the CEO at the Appraisal Institute since July 2007, where responsibilities include supporting the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and National Nominating Committee. Prior to this, Joan held positions such as Director of Administrative Services at the National Fraternal Congress of America and Office Manager at both Kolar Design and Bang Zoom Design. Joan's career began at the Miami Herald Publishing Company as a Secretary, followed by a role as Outside Inventor Coordinator at Hasbro. Joan Barngrover is an alumnus of the University of Cincinnati.