Coming Soon to a WAA Convention near you!! The 2nd Annual FFA State Auctioneer Competition! Do you know any FFA students? Encourage them to participate! Thanks Hansen Auction Group for being a sponsor of this great event! We appreciate your support! The 2026 WAA Convention is January 26th-28th. For more information on how to sponsor, participate, or get involved with the FFA competition, email info@wisconsinauctioneers.org.
The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is upgrading its professional licensing process, which included the launch of a new online licensing dashboard. Gov. Tony Evers’ office said the launch builds on previous work to improve licensing...
Mr. Harb aka… the Auctioneer Insurance Guy, is the founder and CEO of AuctioneerInsurance.com, offered by IT Risk Managers, Inc. This program was designed by auctioneers, for auctioneers. He is a graduate of the Ohio Auction School and the Professional Ringmen...
The Year 2025 is a Huge one for WAA!! Not only is WAA 75 years old but we have so many other milestones to celebrate as well! 140 years ago in 1885 - An Act to amend Chapter 68 of the revised statutes of 1878 entitled "Of Auctions and Auctioneers. The people of the...
Jack Brodersen Findlay, age 90, of Herbster, WI passed away peacefully Sunday, February 6, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN. He was born June 17, 1931, on a farm in Harlan, Iowa, the son of Forrest and Regina “Jennie” (Brodersen) Findlay. Jack grew up on...
Carol Spaeth-Bauer | Wisconsin State Farmer DOUSMAN, WI - Jenny Markham-Gehl cashiered $300,000 auctions when she was in eighth grade. It didn't make any difference what the weather was like or what they had going on, if there was an auction her dad Jim Markham was...
Randall J. "Randy" Meyer, age 72, of Loyal, WI, passed away at Marshfield Medical Center, in Marshfield, WI, on Sunday, February 23, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11am on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal. Rev. Emmanuel...
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Wayne Yoder of Wautoma, Wisconsin, who passed away at the age of 55, on August 10, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided...
Written By: Jeff Hines This was a great year to showcase our State Bid Calling competition held in Stevens Point this past January 28th. We had 17 competitors competing for one of 10 spots to go onto the State Fair held in West Allis this August 7th, 2018. The...
Where We Want to Go? Our goal is to grow and improve the auction industry in Wisconsin by focusing on three key areas: 1. Technology - We want to make auctions easier and more accessible by: * Updating our online auction platforms * Making it simpler for people to...
Dear WAA Members, I hope this message finds you well and enjoying the summer. We’ve had a board member step down and we will be filling the position at the annual meeting in January. This is a great opportunity to serve our members and better our association. If...