We want to thank everyone who attended conference this year! We had a wonderful time and it was great seeing everyone again! Our WAA members are what makes conference so great! We made wonderful memories and shared many laughs in between CE Classes and motivational speakers.
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Board Elections
Curt Kramer of Prairie du Chien was elected as the new President of WAA.
Riley Kahl of Verona was elected as the new vice president.
Beaner Stockwell of Dorchester was re-elected Treasurer.
We thank Jim Gavin of Reedsburg for his service as President.
We also thank outgoing Board Members David Allen of Beloit and Rodney Freymiller of Fennimore for their dedicated service these past years!
We welcome Ryan Adams from Gays Mills as our newest Board Member.
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Competitions
State Champion
Seth Adams of Prairie du Chien is the new Wisconsin State Auctioneer Champion! Seth is also the brother of our 2020/2021 State Champion! Congratulations Seth!
Ray Henry of Foley, MN, is the Reserve Champion
Jacob Hills of Ridgeway is 1st Runner Up
Novice
Jacob Hills of Ridgeway is the new Novice State Auctioneer Champion!
Mervin Zimmerman of Owen is the 1st Runner Up
Chase Hestetune of Lancaster is 2nd Runner Up
Ringman
Mark Oberholtzer of Loyal is the Champion
Mervin Zimmerman of Owen is the Reserve Champion.
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Media Awards
First Place in Photo – Ray Henry of Foley, MN
First Place in Digital – Bryce Hansen of Prairie Farm
First Place in Print – Bryce Hansen of Prairie Farm
First Place in Promotional – Ray Henry of Foley, MN
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Hall of Fame
The founders of the WAA were inducted into the Hall of Fame. They are Ray Arneson of Ettrick, Francis Werlein of Durand, John Ioge of Taylor, Clarence Olson of Galesville and Louis Primus of Fairchild.
