Aug 19, 2026
Learn or improve your ability to perform Commercial Evaluations by attending the Performing Commercial Evaluations 6-hour course. Tailored specifically for internal bank members responsible for reviewing or conducting evaluations, this course provides a robust framework for mastering the intricacies of property evaluation.
| 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. |
Registration and Continental Breakfast Program Begins Lunch Program Resumes Program Adjourns |
By the end of this course, you will have a thorough understanding of the data required and the steps involved in performing accurate and reliable internal Evaluations on residential commercial properties. Enhance your professional skills and ensure your Evaluations meet the regulatory standards with Performing Commercial Evaluations.
Cheryl Bonnaffons Bella, MAI, AI-GRS, AQB Certified USPAP Instructor
Cheryl Bella is a certified appraiser that actively works in the banking industry as an appraisal compliance consultant. She established and managed appraisal departments for a variety of financial institutions and now consults with banks around the nation on appraisal regulatory compliance, department structure, and policy and procedure development.
Her financial institution experience includes serving as Vice President of Bank One Corporation, Appraisal Manager at Hancock Bank, and Vice President of First Commerce Corporation. She participated in due diligence analysis as part of bank acquisitions, wrote Corporate-wide appraisal policy and procedures, and authored lender training classes and manuals.
Cheryl has served in various positions in the Appraisal Institute at the state and regional levels and was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board. In 2014 Cheryl participated in the development of an appraisal management and compliance program that allows banks to manage their appraisal process in-house, a system where they maintain control of decision making and data.
Who Should Attend
The following fees include the program, training materials, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments for each day.
IBA Members - $295
Additional Members from Same Institution - $245
Participation in IBA programs is limited to members, associate members, and nonmembers from an eligible membership category at applicable member or non-member rates. Surcharge of 100% for Non-Members.
IBA Center for Professional Development
8425 Woodfield Crossing Blvd. Suite 155E
Indianapolis, IN.
Directions, maps and a list of local hotels are available on our website or by calling 317-387-9380.
Laurie Rees, Senior Vice President of Professional Development
LRees@indiana.bank
Molly Gibbs, Assistant Vice President - Education & Training
MGibbs@indiana.bank
Susan Clark, Professional Development Coordinator
SClark@indiana.bank
Silvia Regalado, Professional Development Coordinator
SRegalado@indiana.bank
Within three or more business days prior to the day of an educational program, no cancellation charge will be assessed. Within two days prior, 50% of the fee is assessed. Refunds are not provided for cancellations the day before or absences on the day of the program. Substitutions are welcome at anytime.