From barns to ballrooms, bid calls to gavels, auctions large and small—our industry continues to thrive because of YOU. We are proud to represent such a dedicated, hardworking community across our great state.
As we wrap up the year, we extend our warmest wishes to all of our members, partners, and their families. May your homes be filled with peace, joy, and the spirit of the season.
From our Wisconsin family to yours…
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
— Wisconsin Auctioneers Association
The rules for the champions contest have been updated for 2023. Wisconsin Auctioneers Association (WAA) WI Championship Auctioneer Contest Rules (Revised 2022) The full name of the contest is “WISCONSIN AUCTIONEERS ASSOCIATION, INC. AUCTIONEER CHAMPIONSHIP.” There...
David is the founding principal and shareholder with the firm of Krekeler Law, S.C., Madison, Wisconsin. He devotes his practice to debtor-creditor and bankruptcy matters, representing debtors, creditors, and bankruptcy trustees in cases under Chapters 7, 11, 12,...
Jason Deel, CAI, CES, AARE, GPPA Jason Deel is the owner of JD’s Realty & Auction, one of Tennessee’s fastest-growing auction firms specializing in real estate and personal property auctions statewide. A 20-year U.S. Army veteran and former Major, Jason brings...
Congratulations to the 2025 WAA State Champion Jacob Hills from Elite Auction Service LLC Jacob Hills is a first generation auctioneer and the owner of Elite Auction Service LLC. Which he started in January of 2019. Jacob graduated from Worldwide College of...
Auctions are unique — in experience, in sound, in practice. Many auction attendees find the experience addictive. They report that there’s nothing quite like the thrill of finding something they want and then bidding against others who want the same thing. But you...
The Wisconsin Auctioneers Association held their annual WI State Champion Auctioneer Contest at the WI State Fair and David Allen of Cross Plains, WI received the wining scores from the 5 judges. The journey began in January with a preliminary auctioneer contest...
TOWN OF BELOIT — The exterior walls are finally up for the new Beloit Auction & Realty building, the biggest building project in the Town of Beloit since the new fire station/town hall. The 55,000-square-foot project is going up on what was the site of the old...
Wade graduated from the World Wide College of Auctioneering in February 2004. After graduating auction school Wade worked and studied the auction profession under his father, Frank C. Leist. Wade recently retired from law enforcement as the Detective Sergeant of...
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...
Thank you for volunteering to monitor our great education sessions this year! As an education monitor, you will be responsible for: Getting to the session room ten minutes before the session starts to meet the presenter and prepare. Be...