Mr. Hillas joined the firm in 2007 as Manager of the Hulberg & Associates Central Valley Office in Modesto. His experience since 1980 includes small and large private firms and lending institution staff positions in Alaska, Colorado and California.  With over 20 years experience in the Central Valley, Mr. Hillas has been involved in the valuation of all types of property, with specializations in subdivision and multiple family housing.

Mr. Hillas holds the SRA designation from the Appraisal Institute, and has been very involved in this professional organization since the early 1990s.  Having served as Sierra Chapter president in 1998, and as president of the Northern California Chapter in 2004. Mr. Hillas then served as a member of the Appraisal Institute National Board of Directors during 2007 and 2008. 

Valuation and consultation assignments have been completed for a variety of clients and for various purposes.  Mr. Hillas is experienced in litigation support, having served as a Qualified Expert Witness involving a variety of property types.