Photo by NATHALIE WINCH / Eagle staff

Orion Bank Vice President Keith Dameron, left, stands with the August In the Round Lecture Series host who spoke on the topic of mortgage fraud Wednesday night at Orion Bank — Francois Gregoire, IFA, RAA. Gregoire has been recognized for his expertise as an independent residential property appraiser by the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers and the National Association of Realtors. Along with traveling around the nation to give presentations on the topic of mortgage fraud, Gregoire often serves as an expert witness for mortgage fraud prosecutors in criminal court proceedings.