You can count on South Sask Equipment Appraisals.
Kim Davis is a Journeyman "Red Seal" Mechanic, a certified Canadian Personal Property Appraiser, a Master Certified Inspector and he has completed the Finning Caterpillar course on Applied Failure Analysis.
With over 30 years experience in the insurance, transportation, manufacturing and mining industries, Kim brings a unique perspective in providing vehicle and equipment appraisals and mechanical inspections.
We offer professional services at reasonable rates. Estimates are always provided in advance.
Curt McChesney, CPPA
Curt is one of the newer members of the South Sask Equipment Appraisals and McDougall Auctioneers Ltd team. He's excited to be part of the company's growth and has been enjoying introducing the
company to clients all over Saskatchewan and further afield.
After finishing high school Curt trained as an agriculture technician at Olds College then spent several years in Australia, where he added to his skills by working as a welder, plumber and
general builder. Curt returned to Canada with his wife and young family in 2010 then spent a decade increasing his equipment knowledge by working as an agriculture technician near his hometown of
Kelvington, Saskatchewan.
Having bought and sold a wide range of equipment for his ranch and custom combining operation, Curt is ideally suited to accurately appraise a variety of equipment, machinery and other items. Curt
enjoys facilitating communication between customers and takes satisfaction in a job well done. His honesty and attention to detail, combined with his down-to-earth approach and agricultural knowledge
and expertise, ensures the best possible results for customers.
In his spare time, Curt enjoys working with cattle and horses on his ranch and spending time with his family.
His education history includes the following:
Agriculture Technician (Olds College, AB)
Journeyman Builder (Australia)
Canadian Personal Property Appraiser (CPPAG)
Applied Failure Analysis Level One (Finning Canada)
Memberships:
Insurance Institute of Canada
Curt grew up on a grain, sheep and cattle farm and began helping with the operation at a young age. In the summers between attending college he oversaw the management of a manure injection crew.
After moving to Australia, Curt worked as a welder and a water treatment system technician then began building high-end houses. He learned many different aspects of the building trade, including
carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, cabinetry, brickwork, concrete work, tiling and landscaping. After moving back to Canada, he worked as an agriculture technician on a variety of equipment,
including combines, tractors and semis, while running a ranch and custom combining operation. Curt started working with McDougall Auctioneers Ltd as a sales representative then transitioned to
working in the South Sask Equipment Appraisals division as an appraiser at the beginning of 2022.