Terri Walker, CAI, BAS, CES

This time of year is always so busy with the beginning of school, ball games, season changes and, of course, work. It appears everyone is always asking for money, or time or an ear of which to bend. Well, I want your ear and time to share some thoughts I have about Foundation giving.  Our Foundation—yes itContinue reading “Terri Walker, CAI, BAS, CES”

Update from the Foundation President: Sid Miedema, CAI

As president of the National Auctioneers Foundation, and on behalf of the trustees of the Foundation, I want to thank you for your generosity shown during the “Pass it Forward” fund raising campaign at the NAA’s Conference & Show in San Diego. We were amazed at your generous support shown for the mission and workContinue reading “Update from the Foundation President: Sid Miedema, CAI”

A message from the NAA CEO: Aaron Ensminger, CAE

Since coming back to NAA as CEO, I’ve had the distinct pleasure of being able to work with aspects of NAA with which I was never able to before. One of those groups is, of course, the National Auctioneers Foundation. Did you know the Foundation has raised enough for their endowment to effect true changeContinue reading “A message from the NAA CEO: Aaron Ensminger, CAE”

Marjorie Hartman, CAI, AMM

I started in the auction industry more than 20 years ago with Matt Hurley and Hurley Auctions in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. Matt always urged me to attend NAA conferences and educational seminars to learn more about the business and to always be on the cutting edge of new technology. I never knew then how much thisContinue reading “Marjorie Hartman, CAI, AMM”

Testimonial: Chris Dudley, CAI, AARE, GPPA

I have been in the auction business for several decades, focused primarily in estates. As a past president of the Florida Auctioneers Association and NAA member since the beginning, I have tried to participate in so many of the education opportunities. I love the business, so when life transitions hit and I needed to redirectContinue reading “Testimonial: Chris Dudley, CAI, AARE, GPPA”