Jennifer Gableman, CAI, ATS
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First Generation Auctioneer, Hall of Fame Auctioneer, Obituary
John ‘Jack’ Hines
In 1966, Jack graduated from Reisch College of Auctioneering and began a highly successful and rewarding career as an auctioneer. Known to many as “Colonel” Jack Hines, he founded Hines Auction Service, Inc. in the 1960s. “Let Jack Do It!” What began as a small family venture grew into one of the premier auction firms in the Midwest, specializing in farms, machinery, antiques, and real estate. For more than 54 years, Jack was a respected and recognizable voice at auctions throughout the region.
James O’Brien
Jim began in the auction business at the age of 18 and spent 60 years as one-half of O’Brien Brothers Auctioneers, selling cattle, farm, and household auctions. In addition, Jim auctioned many years at Midwest Livestock Producers, Lomira, and was a lifelong member of the Wisconsin State and National Auctioneers Association.
John Schultz, CAI, AMM
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David Allen CAI, AARE, AMM, BAS, CAS, CES, GPPA
David is a licensed auctioneer and real estate broker in Wisconsin and Illinois. David is a court-appointed personal property appraiser.
Hall of Fame Auctioneer, Obituary
Alvin P. Kohner
Was inducted into the Minnesota Hall of Fame in January 1990.
Billy Allen Bickford
Upon retirement, Mr. Bickford devoted much time to being a foster parent. After several years, he launched a new career as an auctioneer which culminated in a partnership with Mike Bloedorn of Blaine and the development of B&B Auction Service Inc. in Almond.
John John Genovese, III, CAI, AMM, BAS
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Harold J. Gavin
Harold was a partner with his brothers, Jim and Jack, in Gavin Brothers, Inc., and later with his nephew, Robert Gavin. His passion in life was being an auctioneer.
Braden McCurdy, CAI, AARE, AMM
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David M. Lulich
After graduation, he attended Reisch Auction School in Mason City, Iowa. He started working as an auctioneer for Thorp Finance and soon started his own business, Lulich Auction & Realty, in 1979. David donated his skills as an auctioneer to many community organizations, including being a 4-H market sale auctioneer for Douglas, Iron and Gogebic counties. He has been the sole auctioneer for the Bayfield County 4-H market animal sale for the last 49 years.
Laura Mantle-Grunden, CAI, CAS
Laura became a licensed auctioneer at age 19 after 7 years of working auction setup and as a clerk and cashier around the state of Ohio. A graduate of The Ohio Auction School, she assists in over 200 auctions a year conducting benefit auctions, selling real estate at auction, working 3 auto auctions per week as well as serving as a contract auctioneer around the country
Hall of Fame Auctioneer, Professional Auctioneer
Harold Betthauser
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T. Kyle Swicegood, CAI, AARE, GPPA
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Peter Gehres, CAI, CES, CAS
Peter D. Gehres, CAI, CES, CAS is the Chief Operating Officer of Jeff Martin Auctioneers, Inc, North America’s fastest-growing equipment auction company, with auction sites in 12 states and growing. He currently serves as a Director of the National Auctioneers Association and is the 2015 International Auctioneer Champion.
Mike Fisher, CAI, AARE, AMM, BAS, CES, GPPA
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Third Generation Auctioneer, Professional Auctioneer
Ian Kasper
Ian Kasper is a third-generation auctioneer and has been living and working in the greater Chicagoland area since 1995. In 2019, Ian received the Guinness World Record for selling the most items by a single auctioneer in 24 hours, for an auction in April 2018.