{"id":76,"date":"2021-09-23T20:30:40","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T20:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collectorpro_new.com\/?page_id=76"},"modified":"2022-03-02T08:39:34","modified_gmt":"2022-03-02T14:39:34","slug":"about-collectorpro-software","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/collectorpro.com\/support\/about-collectorpro-software\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;image&#8221; parallax_style=&#8221;vcpb-vz-jquery&#8221; bg_image_new=&#8221;id^92|url^https:\/\/collectorpro_new.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/sky2.jpeg|caption^Propeller plane flying on the cloudy sky background|alt^null|title^Propeller plane flying|description^null&#8221; bg_image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; bg_img_attach=&#8221;fixed&#8221; parallax_sense=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;About Us&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23000cf2&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]Collectorpro Software has been providing software to the art and antique industries since 1992.\u00a0 The idea of Collectorpro Appraiser software came to us in 2003 when one of our long time customers called and asked if we can modify our software for antique dealers to create appraisal reports.\u00a0 After identifying the needs and developing the first version of Collectorpro Appraiser software in 2004, we have been leading the industry in providing software that makes appraisers more productive.<\/p>\n<p>18 years later we are still enhancing our software based on feedback as the appraising profession continues to grow and thrive.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;10&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;524&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Active in antiques and collecting over four decades.\u00a0 Linda Hiatt is passionate about her industry. \u00a0Previously in the automotive accounting and management world acquiring the best training from General Motors.<\/p>\n<p>In the beginning Collectorpro was the invention that satisfied the need of cataloging her weekend estate and yard sale obsession.\u00a0 When unable to locate a product to assist her with cataloging her collections, she turned to her highly-technical partner and spouse, Brian, who wrote software for her.\u00a0 Recognizing not only the benefits to her, but the opportunity to help other collectors as well, she and Brian decided in 1992 to place an ad in Maine Antique Digest. Capitalizing on Brian\u2019s Internet expertise, they placed Collectorpro on the web and began the marketing process.<\/p>\n<p>Quickly growing into a satisfying, successful business that enables collectors throughout the world to store images, history and values.\u00a0 Collectorpro has been reviewed in National publications several times and featured on television programs.<\/p>\n<p>Involved not only with collectors, other clients include, Personal Property Appraisers for ISA, ASA and AAA organizations, art and auction galleries, museums, and artists worldwide.\u00a0 Longtime art admirer Linda says \u201cThe contributions to scholarships within our industries are key to our success and the future of art for us all.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Currently the CEO of Collectorpro Software, Inc., 30 years later Linda co-leads the sales, marketing, financial and product development.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Brian Hiatt is an information technology and business leader with over 20 years\u2019 professional experience.\u00a0\u00a0 Currently the CIO of Collectorpro Software, Inc., Brian leads the Information Technology services arm of Collectorpro Software and of AppraiserCore.<\/p>\n<p>Brian\u2019s extensive experience in software product design and development has allowed Collectorpro Software to be an industry leader for over 15 years. 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