Heritage Global Valuations (HGV), a division of Heritage Global Partners, a leading asset appraisal firm, announced the addition of James F. Tonkinson IV, ASA to its world class valuation team. Tonkinson will be heading up HGV's newest office in Bethpage, NY. Tonkinson has more than 30 years of appraisal experience in the valuation of industrial and commercial machinery and equipment. He most recently was serving as a valuation consultant to nationally and internationally recognized appraisal firms.

Tonkinson holds an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) designation in the Machinery and Technical Specialties/Machinery and Equipment discipline with the American Society of Appraisers.

Chuck Seeley and Mike Goldstein, managing directors of HGV, jointly commented, "We are very excited to have Jim Tonkinson as a member of our team. Jim is a very seasoned appraiser with decades of experience and he will be integral to helping us to continue to grow our World-Class valuation practice."

In addition to his valuation responsibilities, Tonkinson will be responsible for assisting in the servicing of existing customers and developing of new relationships in the Northeast region.