We welcome two new WAA Board Members
Jacqui Engler with Superior Auction LLC
Born in Sturgeon Bay and raised in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, I am a proud Midwesterner with a strong commitment to family and a passion for entrepreneurship. From a young age, I knew I wanted to someday own my own business. My secondary education focused on business management, marketing, advertising, and accounting, setting the foundation for my career. Professionally, I have dedicated myself to customer service, which remains at the core of everything I do.
While I am a first-generation auctioneer, I am also a third-generation business owner, a legacy that has shaped my approach to both business and community. As the auction industry continues to evolve, I strongly believe in the importance of collaboration perhaps now more than ever. I am committed to learning from my peers and supporting each other within our association to navigate the changes that lie ahead.
For these reasons, I have decided that I would like to become more involved in the association and run for a board member position.
Marty Griepentrog with Hamele Auction Service
Marty is a lifelong resident of South-Central Wisconsin; he grew up on his family farm in rural Marquette County. Marty’s passion for farming played an instrumental role in his career. He has been a realtor for 12+ years with United Country Midwest Lifestyle Properties and in the auction business for 15+ years with Hamele Auction Service owner Travis Hamele and Founder Larry Hamele. Marty started as a box boy on auction day and has since evolved into Managing Hamele Auction Service . Marty has years of Auction experience such as estate and business liquidation Auctions, Equipment Auctions, Real Estate, Multi Parcel Land Auctions, and Benefit Auctions. Marty is a first-generation auctioneer, He Is enrolled to start Cai, And is a Member of Naa, Minnesota state Auctioneers Association, and soon Iowa auctioneers Association.
Marty was the 2023 WAA Ringman Champion and the 2024 WAA Auctioneer Champion and was able to serve as an ambassador for the Waa and the Auction industry this past year. Marty’s Skill set very from Managing a work team of 12 employees 75% of which are 20+Years older than Him, His understanding of Listening and Compromising and working side by side to get the job at hand done smoothly and timely as possible. From A Young age Marty Dreamed of becoming a Auctioneer and is proof if you want something in life to chase it! Marty Is Committed to bettering himself in the Auction industry by being involved with Auctioneer Associations, Meeting and connecting with Fellow auctioneers, and most important Learning and being willing to help other!
