Howard A. Lewis is the Executive Director of the Institute of Business Appraisers, the nation's first business appraisal membership organization. Formerly the IRS National Program Manager for the Engineering and Valuation Program, Howard has dedicated his career to elevating appraiser professional responsibility, through the development of standards, ethics codes and strengthened government oversight. Howard implemented technical subcommittees to administer over appraiser penalties under sections 6701 and 6695A of the Internal Revenue Code. Howard is currently focused on building member services at the IBA.