“Experience is most valuable when it’s shared.”
D. Gregg Dight is a highly respected valuation authority whose four-decade career has shaped the standards and practices of modern machinery, equipment, and business valuation. With a professional journey beginning in the 1980s and extending into senior leadership roles across globally recognized financial institutions, Gregg has built a reputation grounded in technical excellence, ethical integrity, and the ability to translate complex financial realities into clear, defensible strategic insight. His work has informed multi-million-dollar transactions, guided litigation outcomes, supported financial reporting and tax matters, and strengthened the decision-making frameworks of companies across the United States and abroad.
Gregg’s professional foundation was established at General Electric Capital Corporation, where he spent a decade immersed in the fast-paced world of remarketing and asset management. During his time with GE Capital, he developed a deep understanding of the equipment finance ecosystem, evaluating risks, managing off-lease and repossessed equipment portfolios, and contributing to the company’s investment and residual analyses. This early chapter not only shaped his technical skillset but also solidified his lifelong commitment to accuracy, transparency, and practical financial problem-solving.
Following GE Capital, Gregg continued his expansion into valuation and portfolio management through his role at Phoenixcor, where he worked extensively with fixed asset portfolios and deepened his appreciation for the financial and operational nuances of equipment-intensive businesses. His work during these years broadened his capabilities as both an analyst and advisor, preparing him for the increasingly complex valuation responsibilities that would characterize the next stage of his career.
Gregg’s transition to Marshall & Stevens marked a defining leap into senior valuation leadership. As Managing Director of the Fixed Asset Valuation Group, he oversaw major valuation engagements, guided team operations, and shaped the strategic direction of the firm’s capital asset and structured finance practices. His tenure here exposed him to a broad spectrum of industries and client profiles, including banks, private equity firms, leasing companies, attorneys, and corporations undergoing mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings. Gregg’s ability to combine technical valuation methodologies with real-world market insight quickly set him apart within the industry.
His expertise next carried him to BDO Valuation Advisors, where he advanced to Senior Vice President. In this capacity, Gregg played a critical leadership role managing complex valuation projects related to financing, purchase price allocation, investment risk, and litigation. He became known for his measured, thoughtful approach, his mastery of financial reporting standards, and his ability to advise clients navigating high-stakes transaction or dispute environments. His work directly supported corporate governance, strategic planning, and compliance initiatives for organizations facing pivotal financial decisions.
Gregg later served as Director of Valuation Services at Vista Consulting Group, where he continued to elevate the technical rigor and client service standards within the valuation practice. His responsibilities included appraisal execution, project review, and relationship management, further strengthening his reputation as a trusted advisor among executives, lenders, attorneys, and accounting professionals. This period further honed his skill for distilling complex valuation conclusions into clear, defensible, and actionable recommendations.
In 2015, Gregg joined Equipment Appraisal Services and Business Valuation Specialists—two sister companies that he would later acquire and lead as Owner and Senior Managing Director. Under his direction, both firms have become nationally recognized providers of USPAP and NACVA-compliant machinery, equipment, and business valuations. Gregg’s leadership is characterized by a focus on credibility, precision, and the application of real-world market experience. He continues to work closely with clients across finance, manufacturing, construction, and professional services industries, providing valuation and consulting work that support M&A transactions, financing, dispute resolution, estate and tax planning, and investment analysis.
Throughout his career, Gregg has remained deeply engaged with the professional community. As a long-standing member and past President of the American Society of Appraisers’ New York City Chapter, he has contributed to industry education, standards, and ethics. His credentials as an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) underscore his commitment to professional excellence, and his history of deposition and trial testimony speaks to the trust placed in him by legal teams requiring authoritative valuation expertise.
Gregg’s influence extends internationally, with professional exposure in the U.K., Europe, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Mexico. His work with multinational clients has reinforced his ability to evaluate assets and businesses across varying regulatory landscapes, economic conditions, and operational structures. This global perspective enhances the depth and credibility of his valuation work and advisory contributions.
Now in the later stage of a distinguished career, Gregg is selectively pursuing advisory and board roles that allow him to share his experience while maintaining a flexible, remote-forward lifestyle. He is motivated by a desire to support leaders in making well-informed financial and strategic decisions, particularly in industries where equipment, capital assets, and transactional complexity play critical roles. For Gregg, service on a board is a natural extension of a lifetime spent refining judgment, guiding stakeholders, and helping organizations navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Gregg values time with family, travel, reading, and a long-standing enthusiasm for golf, football, baseball, and college basketball. These interests reflect the balance he maintains between a demanding professional legacy and a grounded personal life. His curiosity, discipline, and lifelong dedication to learning continue to shape both his work and his relationships.
Character:
Gregg’s character is defined by integrity, reliability, and a commitment to delivering valuation conclusions that withstand scrutiny. He approaches every engagement with fairness and a deep respect for the stakeholders involved. His calm and principled demeanor has earned him the trust of clients, colleagues, and legal professionals throughout his career.
Knowledge:
He brings a profound depth of understanding in valuation, equipment finance, and corporate transactions, strengthened by hands-on experience across four decades. He applies analytical rigor to every assignment, blending technical methodologies with practical market insight. His ability to interpret financial complexity with clarity distinguishes him as a leading expert in his field.
Strategic:
Gregg consistently demonstrates the ability to assess risk, anticipate challenges, and guide organizations toward sound financial decisions. He excels at framing valuation outcomes within broader business or legal strategy, ensuring clients understand both the numbers and their implications. His strategic mindset allows him to contribute meaningfully at the advisory and board level.
Communication:
Communicating with precision, empathy, and an appreciation for the varied needs of executives, attorneys, and financial professionals. He is skilled at translating complex valuation findings into clear, actionable messages tailored to diverse audiences. His experience as an expert witness further highlights his strength in delivering detailed information with authority and clarity.
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