Conference Speaker: Jeree (AJ) Ball Milligan

Auxiliary Scholarship Deadline Friday – Get Your Application In!

Jan 14, 2026

Auxiliary Scholarship Deadline Friday – Get Your Application In!

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...

Join us for a landmark celebration of our auction community

Jan 20, 2025

Join us for a landmark celebration of our auction community

Join us for a landmark celebration of our auction community as we commemorate 75 years of excellence and innovation. This year's theme, "Elevating Together," reflects our enduring commitment to raising industry standards through collaboration and mutual support....

Genevieve ‘Jeni’ Marie (Eagle) Olsze Death

Jun 2, 2025

Genevieve ‘Jeni’ Marie (Eagle) Olsze Death

For those of you who knew Bob and Jeni Olsze from the Auction Action antique newspaper, we were just informed that Jeni passed away last October at 79 years old – it was totally unexpected. Bob has moved back from Tennessee to Appleton to be close to their daughter...

Gov. Evers, DSPS: Announce latest efforts to continue improving license processing, transparency

Sep 1, 2023

Gov. Evers, DSPS: Announce latest efforts to continue improving license processing, transparency

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), announced new efforts to continue improving professional license processes at the state’s lead credentialing and licensing agency. The move builds upon the...

From farm auctions to Wisconsin champion, second generation auctioneer takes state title

Feb 6, 2019

From farm auctions to Wisconsin champion, second generation auctioneer takes state title

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...

Marketing Monday

Jan 14, 2025

Marketing Monday

Take advantage of your WAA Benefits on Marketing Mondays! If you are a current WAA member, then make sure to take advantage of these WAA benefits to promote your auctions and yourself! In the last 6 months our website traffic has increased by 86% and is still...

Conference Speaker: Rich Schur

Jul 1, 2024

Conference Speaker: Rich Schur

Rich Schur, MS Ed., CAI, AMM, BAS, CMEA, MPPA COO | Master & Champion Auctioneer | Master Appraiser | Employing Broker Rich@SchurSuccessGroup.com (719) 210-6230 There’s a lot of alphabet behind my name! It simply means I love learning. My wife Shannon and I own...

Fellow Members

Dec 26, 2023

Fellow Members

As the end of 2023 fast approaches, I reflect on what a remarkable year it’s been. It’s been a privilege to lead this group following Last Year’s successful Convention, through Day on the Hill, our Summer Events, and Day-to-Day activities where we strive to make...

Jack Brodersen Findlay Obituary

Feb 6, 2022

Jack Brodersen Findlay Obituary

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...

Wisconsin Senate Bill 2

May 1, 2023

Wisconsin Senate Bill 2

Major Tax Reform Bills Get Public Hearing This week Senate Bill 1 (establishing a flat tax) and Senate Bill 2 (eliminating the personal property tax) received a public hearing in the Senate. Both proposals received overwhelming support with nearly every...

Conference Speaker: Jeree (AJ) Ball Milligan

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