Board of Assessors
The DeKalb County Board of Assessors is responsible for establishing the fair market value of property for ad valorem taxation, as required by state law. The five appointed members are appointed by the BOC, serve fixed terms and meet bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9:30 AM to oversee property assessment operations.
Current Board Members (2025)
Chair
Joseph N. Kusmik
Real estate professional with Oracle Real Estate Services since 2003
Vice-Chair
Charlene Fang
Community leader and business development expert
Attorney
Robert A. Burroughs, J.D.
Attorney specializing in real estate law
Attorney
Genet McIntosh Hopewell
Attorney and community advocate
Secretary
Calvin C. Hicks, Jr.
Chief Appraiser with CAE, RES, GCA designations