MODICA FINE ART - Key Persons

Houston ASA

Job Titles:
  • Chapter Appraisal Review & Management Chair
  • Chapter Immediate past President
  • Chapter Personal Property Chair
  • Chapter President

Melanie Modica

Job Titles:
  • Instructor
  • Expert in the State of Texas
Melanie is an instructor, and has been a contributor, editor and developer for the ASA ARM Principles of Valuation (POV) courses 201, 203 and 204. These courses are offered to appraisers who seek knowledge and training to become ARM designated appraisal reviewers, upon completing the coursework and examinations. As the course developer for the ASA Appraisal Review & Management POV 203 class, Melanie offers appraisal management services to attorneys, agents, and other professionals who need a lead organizer and manager for large, complex assignments. Melanie Modica is an Accredited Senior Appraiser for personal property, fine art, with the American Society of Appraisers and holds an Appraisal Review & Management (ARM) designation for reviewing personal property appraisal reports. Melanie is also a Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant and Professional Member of the Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA). In addition to the classroom ARM POV courses, Melanie has also taught courses in person, and in an online format series, in multiple cities across the U.S and in Mexico. Melanie has served as the ASA International Personal Property Committee Membership Chair, 2017-18 and was the Personal Property Chair for the ASA International Appraisers Conference, 2016-17. She directed the committee that created the IAC PP educational presentations, member sessions and social event for members from all over the world. She presented at the IAC in 2017 for the coursework and advancement of the Appraisal Review & Management designation for personal property members, and was also a presenter at IAC for personal property members in 2015. Melanie was the Expert Witness Workshop & Mock Trial 2020 Chair and co-creator that provided testimony and deposition education, hosted by the ASA Houston chapter. The Workshop additionally featured a mock trial with remote testimony highlighted. Melanie holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree that includes post-baccalaureate studies in Management Administration & Supervision, and Art History. Her degree and studies led to an art education career in the Texas public school system. This experience enhances her ability to address and inform attorneys, jurors and clients with clear, impartial, professional services.