Lynn Magnusson, President, is an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) of the American Society of Appraisers with a specialty designation in Antiques and Decorative Arts.

Ms. Magnusson recently received her Certified Appraiser designation in Personal Property from the Appraisers Association of America.

She has a BS in Business Administration from Montclair State University, has completed the NYU Certificate Program in Appraisal Studies and has taken and passed the following courses of the American Society of Appraisers at George Washington University:

Personal Property Valuation Methodology: Research and Analysis Report Writing Legal Practices and Standards

Ms. Magnusson has also successfully completed a 15-hour course with examination on the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), 2008 Edition, the congressionally recognized set of appraisal standards promulgated by the Appraisal Foundation.

Certifications: American Society of Appraisers, Antiques and Decorative Art Appraisers Association of America, Personal Property Certificated, Appraisal Studies in Fine & Decorative Art, New York University Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice

Active Associations & Memberships: American Society of Appraisers, 2007-2009 Secretary, Northern NJ Chapter Appraisers Association of America Montclair Art Museum Montclair Historical Society, Board of Trustees Newark Museum NJ Real Estate Commission, Licensed Referral Associate Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Team in Training Triathalon, 2006-Present

Drew Magnusson, Vice President and Senior Appraiser, is a member of the New Jersey and National Auctioneers Association.  He has successfully owned and operated his own businesses since 1979 and frequently participates as an auctioneer in Treasure Days, especially for charitable organizations. His specialties include fine art, furniture, toys, militaria, and collectibles.

Mr. Magnusson has successfully completed a 15-hour course with examination on the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), 2008 Edition, the congressionally recognized set of appraisal standards promulgated by the Appraisal Foundation.

Active Associations & Memberships: Member, NJ and National Auctioneers Associations

David Wolf, Master Gemologist, is a third generation gemologist and a published expert on Reproduction versus Antique Diamonds, Gemstones and Jewelry. Certified by the American Society of Appraisers as an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), he earned their prestigious Master Gemologist Appraiser designation in 1995. Mr. Wolf has been a Graduate Gemologist (GG) of the Gemological Institute of America since 1985.

Diane P. Fischer, Ph.D., Art Advisor, has over twenty years of experience as an art consultant, curator, professor and author. Dr. Fischer received her Ph.D in Art History from the City University of New York, an MA in Art History from the University of New Mexico and her BFA from Cornell University. She is an experienced art advisor specializing in collections management.

Laura Potts, Associate Appraiser, has an MA in Museum Studies from New York University in Manhattan and a BA degree in History from Flagler College in St. Augustine, FL. Laura has also successfully completed a 15-hour course with examination on the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) as well as the NYU Certificate Program in Appraisal Studies.

Leslie Picinich, Office Manager, has an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She has been with PPC since 2001.

Liana Picinich, Marketing Specialist, is currently a Senior at Fairleigh Dickinson University majoring in Business and Finance. She has extensive experience marketing 20th Century Decorative Collectibles.