Certifications & Credentials
Verified professional credentials behind every appraisal Mike signs.
Verified Professional Credentials
Certified Vehicle Appraiser
This designation was awarded in recognition of Mike's completion of the I-VAN Appraiser Training School, joint field investigations, and a number of field assignments evaluated by the I-VAN Home Office and Training Staff — along with his high level of professionalism and integrity since joining I-VAN in April 2019.
- Issued by
- International Vehicle Appraisers Network (I-VAN)
- Certificate Number
- #04152019
- Awarded to
- Michael Thies
- Issue Date
- May 30, 2019
Where It Counts
Recognized where valuations are challenged
A certification only matters if the institutions reviewing your appraisal accept it. Mike's do.
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Verified Certification
I-VAN Certified Vehicle Appraiser #04152019
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Insurance Accepted
Accepted by insurance carriers nationwide
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Banks & Credit Unions
Accepted for lending and financing
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IRS Accepted
Valuations for donated vehicles
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Courts of Law
Expert witness & appraisal umpire
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Certified National Judge
CHVA, AACA, and Porsche Club judging
The Full Record
Appraisal, judging, and leadership
Appraisal
- Certified Appraiser — International Vehicle Appraisers Network (I-VAN), Certificate #04152019
- Appraisals accepted by insurance companies, banks, credit unions, the IRS, and courts of law (expert witness)
- I-VAN Pre-Accident Valuation Inspector / Diminished Value Appraiser — 2019 to present
- Diminished Value Appraisal Umpire — 2022 to present
- Experience building, inspecting, and appraising recreational vehicles and trailers
Judging & Concours
- Contemporary Historical Vehicle Association — Certified National Judge (2011)
- Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) — Judge Training, 2019 to present
- Porsche Club of America, Peachstate Chapter — Concours Judging Training (2015–17)
- Porsche Club of America Werks Reunion 2022 — Team Judge
- Author — Global Wheels Events Vehicle Show Judging Manual (2010)
- Vehicle Show Judging Training Instructor — Global Wheels Events, 2010 to present
- Head Judge — Dubai in Atlanta (2017–2018)
- Judge — Huntington Beach Concours d'Elegance (2022)
- Judge — Keeneland Concours d'Elegance (2024, 2025)
- Judge — Highlands Motoring Festival (2026)
- Vehicle Show Marshall — Cleveleys Vehicle Show, United Kingdom (2016)
- Producer & Judge — Peachtree Corners Festival Vehicle & Bike Show, 2014 to present
Leadership & Media
- Executive Advisor — Atlanta Motoring Festival & Concours d'Elegance, 2020 to present
- Board of Directors — Georgia Street Rod Association, 2012 to present
- Membership Chairman — Georgia Street Rod Association, 2014 to present
- President — Dixie Cruisers; Events Judge
- Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) — Media / Press Corps
- Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance — Media / Press Corps, 2012 to present
- Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association — Member
- Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) — Member
- American Street Rod Association — Member
- Amazing Corvettes Club — Vehicle Show Marshall
Mike also writes for the automotive press and maintains a blog at SouthEastWheelsEvents.com/Blogs.
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Credentials you can put in front of anyone
Tell Mike about your vehicle and you'll get clear, upfront pricing and next steps — usually within one business day.