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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.
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.
Hall of Fame Auctioneer, Obituary
Was inducted into the Minnesota Hall of Fame in January 1990.
Bobby O’Neal is the owner of O’Neals Auctioneering & Appraisals. Â He began his Auction career in 1988 graduating from the Missouri Auction School which is known as the Harvard School of Auctioneering in St. Louis, MO.
Mike Brandly began his auction career in 1979. He is president of Brandly & Associates, Inc. and Broker with Brandly Real Estate & Auction. Mr. Brandly’s appraisal company completes appraisals for Probate, Civil and Bankruptcy cases.
Second Generation Auctioneer, Professional Auctioneer
Beth Rose Real Estate and Auctions exists to accelerate the sales process for real estate through innovative technology and world-class marketing. The company is owned by its founder and second-generation auctioneer, Beth Rose.
Richard (Rich) Ranft, CAI, AARE, AMM, GPPA, is a second-generation auctioneer with over 50 years of experience in the auction industry.
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.
Second Generation Auctioneer, Professional Auctioneer
Gerry O’Connor founder and owner of O’Connor Auction Group has been in the Auction Business since 1981, after graduating from Reich World Wide College of Auctioneer in June of 1981.
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.
In 1958 Jim entered the auction business and later earned his real estate broker license. He was actively involved in real estate development in the Chippewa Valley.
Third Generation Auctioneer, Professional Auctioneer
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.
Hall of Fame Auctioneer, Obituary
Wimpy was a 1948 graduate of West Salem High School. After graduation, he chose the profession he had always dreamed of by attending the Reisch School of Auctioneering in Mason City, Iowa. Wimpy continued his auctioneering profession for the next 54 years until his unexpected death last Friday while conducting a sale in Viroqua.
With extensive experience in both the auction and real estate industries, Willie Baker serves as the President/CEO of Baker Auctions & Real Estate.