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Charles M. “Chuck” Pearson

Deceased Auctioneer
Year Started: 1995
Auctioneer School:
  • Missouri Auction School
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Memberships:
  • Illinois State Auctioneers Association
  • National Auction Association
  • Wisconsin Auctioneers Association

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Harold J. Gavin

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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.

Randolph A Thiel

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Randolph A Thiel

R.A. lived a long and storied life in which his living presence was larger than life itself. The ambition he showed and the knowledge he possessed garnered people’s admiration and respect in all he did. He held a very strong work ethic and loved every moment he spent working when he owned and operated Thiel Real Estate and Thiel & Thiel Auctions. He was a member of the National & Wisconsin Auctioneers Associations, and the Wisconsin Real Estate Association.

Carol Miller

Hall of Fame Auctioneer, Professional Auctioneer

Carol Miller

Carol has over 25 years of experience as a professional auctioneer. She is the Past President of the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association, the first woman to win the Wisconsin State Auctioneers Championship and finished in the Top 7 Nationally in the International Auctioneers Competition.

Peter Gehres, CAI, CES, CAS

Professional Auctioneer

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.

Jeffrey R. Martin

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Jeffrey R. Martin

Jeff began auctioneering at a young age and later joined his father’s business, Robert E. Martin and Sons Auctioneering. For many years he worked alongside his father, brother, and cousin Randy Ranck, conducting auctions throughout Lancaster County. Jeff loved to volunteer his auctioneering services to benefit local organizations he cared deeply about. For the past several years he auctioneered at Farmersville Auction.

James O’Brien

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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.