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James O’Brien

Deceased Auctioneer
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Memberships:
  • National Auction Association
  • Wisconsin Auctioneers Association
  • Farm Equipment
  • Livestock
  • Personal Property

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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.

Wade C. Baer, CAI, AMM

State Champion Auctioneer, Third Generation Auctioneer, Professional Auctioneer

Wade C. Baer, CAI, AMM

Wade is licensed as an Auctioneer in Ohio, Pennsylvania & West Virginia.  He is a licensed Real Estate Broker in Ohio.  Wade is continuously working to improve as an Auctioneer and in turn the image of the auction profession. Wade is a third-generation auctioneer, real estate broker, a member of Baer Auctioneers – Realty, LLC. and Co-Owner / Auction Operations Manager for Rogers Community Auction, Inc.

Jay Clarke

Hall of Fame Auctioneer, Obituary

Jay Clarke

Jay was a graduate of the Mason City College of Auctioneering in Mason City, Iowa. He owned Clarke & Associates, where he did appraisals, auctions and sold real estate. Jay was a member of the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association, a registered Wisconsin Auctioneer, inducted in the Wisconsin Auctioneers Hall of Fame, a member of the National Realtors Association and Wisconsin Realtors Association. He was also a Wisconsin Certified Residential Appraiser.

Billy Allen Bickford

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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.

Roy D. Holler

Hall of Fame Auctioneer, Obituary

Roy D. Holler

Roy was a well-known local Auctioneer. For the past 50 years, he had owned and operated Holler Auction Services. Roy was a Director, a Vice-President, and President of the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association and was inducted into the Auctioneers Hall of Fame in 1990. He served as Director and President of the Racine County Fair Board. He was a past 4-H Leader and President of the 4-H Leaders Association

Trisha Brauer

Professional Auctioneer

Trisha Brauer

Going once, twice, sold! Taking Bids Fundraising (TBF) is based in Kansas City and is leading the industry with record-smashing methods to raise money for nonprofits. TBF believes in making our community a better place one auction at a time.

Darby Walton

Third Generation Auctioneer, Professional Auctioneer

Darby Walton

Darby Walton, a third-generation auctioneer hailing from Sycamore, Ohio, embodies a deep-rooted passion for the agricultural industry. Born into a family steeped in auctioneering tradition, Darby’s journey into the world of auctions began at a tender age, running clerk tickets for his father, Doug, and grandfather, Jay. Both esteemed members of the Ohio Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame, Doug and Jay instilled in Darby a profound appreciation for the art of auctioneering.