--- title: GCF Valuation Blog | Darren Mize, ASA description: Darren holds a BA degree in Performance Management and is an Accredited Senior Appraiser of the American Society of Appraisers in Business Valuation. He also has a background that includes over ten years of national marketing and sales experience, including a Senior Management role with Fringe Benefits Management Company, one of the nation's most well respected TPA/Benefit Managers in the public sector. Darren has extensive experience in developing strategies for small to mid-market merger and acquisition candidates and leads the division responsible for marketing a national valuation program, which provides affordable valuation services to small businesses. --- # A clear and bold heading ![placeholder_200x200](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/content/email-template-images/placeholder_200x200.png "placeholder_200x200") ## Darren Mize, ASA ![Darren Mize, ASA](https://www.gvalue.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img-darren-mize.jpg) Darren holds a BA degree in Performance Management and is an Accredited Senior Appraiser of the American Society of Appraisers in Business Valuation. He also has a background that includes over ten years of national marketing and sales experience, including a Senior Management role with Fringe Benefits Management Company, one of the nation's most well respected TPA/Benefit Managers in the public sector. Darren has extensive experience in developing strategies for small to mid-market merger and acquisition candidates and leads the division responsible for marketing a national valuation program, which provides affordable valuation services to small businesses. ### Recent Posts ## [The Misconception of Business Value During a Recession](https://blog.gvalue.com/blog/the-misconception-of-business-value-during-a-reception) Posted by [Darren Mize, ASA](https://blog.gvalue.com/blog/author/darren-mize-asa) on 3/1/20 1:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.gvalue.com/hubfs/fullsizeoutput_c98-1.jpg)](https://blog.gvalue.com/blog/the-misconception-of-business-value-during-a-reception)   [Read More](https://blog.gvalue.com/blog/the-misconception-of-business-value-during-a-reception) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.gvalue.com/blog/the-misconception-of-business-value-during-a-reception#comments-listing) Topics: [articles](https://blog.gvalue.com/blog/tag/articles) [All posts](https://blog.gvalue.com/blog/all) # About Us GCF Valuation was the first firm to provide business valuations for SBA 7(a) lenders in 1997.  Our team of accredited appraisers serve both the lending community and business brokers.  We are known for our deep expertise, high-touch personal service and have a superior reputation for handling the most complex engagements.  When you need a valuation done right the first time, no firm is more flexible and capable [Learn More](https://www.gvalue.com/) # Links - [GCF Blog](https://blog.gvalue.com/blog) - [Home](https://www.gvalue.com/) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gcf-valuation/) # Contact Us [connect@gvalue.com](mailto:connect@gvalue.com) 17826 N. US Hwy 41 Tampa, FL 33549-5402 Copyright 2026 | Designed with by [HubSpot](https://www.hubspot.com)