Micor Team
About Us
Our Story
Leadership
Jim Minchella, ASA
Jim is principal and founder of Micor Analytics. He brings over 20 years of media and technology consulting and valuation knowledge to Micor. His experience includes large and small scale asset management. Under his leadership, Micor has evolved into one of the most reliable sources for industry and technology trends among lenders and industry players alike. Mr. Minchella at Micor is a regular consultant to major lenders, investors, and businesses of these markets. He provides opinions of value for acquisitions, accounting, and lending, as well as court testimony, useful life studies, and market outlooks.
Jim holds an Accredited Senior Appraiser designation from the American Society of Appraisers and is a member of ACM, ASME, IAITAM, IEEE, NPMA, and SMPTE.

Val Christian
Valentine has extensive experience in imaging systems development and research, for the intelligence, defense and entertainment imaging markets. He worked as a scientist at Kodak's Research Labs, developing imaging devices, methods and solutions for entertainment, consumer, medical and aerospace. Subsequently at ITT Geospatial Systems he developed imaging systems, communications, devices and solutions to support the intelligence and defense sectors. Recent projects include communications network analysis and design, motion compensation for aerial cameras, image quality analysis and secure data communications.

Staff
Chris Minchella
Chris brings ERP knowledge and insight to asset management projects from his time at SAP. His course work in electrical engineering and business valuation add depth and focus to Micor’s analysis of technology sectors markets. He regularly provides due-diligence and research support for Micor’s valuation and consulting services. He is responsible for monitoring the additive manufacturing (3D printing) market segment for Micor’s advanced technology consulting.

Ben Snow, PACE
When he’s not taking calls from prospective clients, Ben is playing a part in every step of every project that comes to our door. His primary areas of focus are research, data management, and publication. Ben brings a fresh perspective which helps make reporting and data clearer for all stakeholders.
Ben earned the Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence (PACE) from the American Society of Administrative Professionals in 2019.

Jake Yothment
Jake brings his knowledge as a news/copy editor with him to Micor, which he uses to manage our social media accounts, SEO, and website.
