John 'Jack' Hines May 15, 1936 — March 13, 2026 Ellsworth John "Jack" Jerome Hines, age 89, a lifelong resident of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, March 13, 2026. Jack was born on May 15, 1936, in Ellsworth,...
Bruce Arthur “The Colonel” Bieri (74) – This cowboy took his final ride February 5th, near Inn of the Mountain Gods Casino and Resort on the Mescalero Apache Reservation in New Mexico. Bruce spent his final weeks road-tripping in his “traveling condo”, gambling,...
This is a friendly reminder that the WAA Auxiliary Scholarship application deadline is Friday — please encourage eligible applicants to submit their materials as soon as possible. ✅ $500 Scholarship Certificate will be awarded at the January WAA Convention. This...
Each year, the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association (WAA) works to protect and strengthen our profession—not just through education and networking, but by ensuring auctioneers have a seat at the table when laws and regulations are being shaped. That’s why WAA Day on...
Tom started in the auction business with his father, Gerry O'Connor, at a very young age by preparing job sites, boxing items, and taking bids on auction days. These early years in the auction business familiarized Tom with the auction atmosphere and the O'Connor...
Full-time Machinery & Equipment Appraiser and Auctioneer since 1997. Michael Gerlach has performed thousands of machinery and equipment appraisals and auctions of all types for lenders, attorneys, individual firms and corporations. Accredited Senior Appraiser,...
Gavin Bros. Auctioneers and Real Estate is a fourth-generation family business that connects buyers and sellers with a competitive marketplace. Through building long-term, trusting relationships with our clients, we are able to provide buyers with their dream...
Wisconsin Surplus is a family-owned business with a long history in the auction industry based in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin. We enjoy a respected name and reputation for providing professional, full-service, online auction solutions. Wisconsin Surplus owners, Richard...