Ben Leibl Conference Speaker
Public Relations Specialist at Kwik Trip, Inc.
J. David Krekeler Conference Speaker
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,...
Wade C. Baer, CAI, AMM Conference Speaker
Wade is a third-generation auctioneer, real estate broker, a member of Baer Auctioneers – Realty, LLC. and Co-Owner / Auction Operations Manager for Rogers Community Auction, Inc. He specializes in the sale of real estate, heavy and farm equipment and firearms. He...
Universities of Wisconsin, DSPS Partner to Facilitate Faster Licensing
Madison, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) and the Universities of Wisconsin announced an agreement today that will allow the Universities to help facilitate the occupational licensing process for their students entering...
David Dale Koning Obituary
David Dale Koning, 74, of Monroe, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023.Dave was born in Sterling, IL on August 8, 1949, the oldest of 8 children born to Willard and Mildred (Longanecker) Koning. He helped on the family farm and enjoyed sports,...
DSPS Increases Options for Trades Examinations through New Partnership
Madison – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is vastly expanding opportunities to take trades exams in Wisconsin, entering into an agreement with computer-based testing company Pearson VUE to offer more locations and more exam...
DSPS licensing times down, number of approvals up, Evers says
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...
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...
Wisconsin DSPS Announces Data Sharing Agreement with Michigan’s Licensing Agency
Agreement aims to improve efficiency and speed of licensing Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary-designee Dan Hereth and Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Acting Director Marlon Brown announced today...
Raymond Kuehl Obituary
Jan. 1, 1934 - Aug. 7, 2023 WAUNAKEE - Raymond Robert Kuehl, age 89, of Waunakee, WI, passed away at home on Monday, August 7, 2023. He was born on January 1, 1934, to Alex and Margaret Kuehl and was raised on the family farm in Beaver Dam, WI. Ray Kuehl was a 1952...
From the President’s Desk
Fellow Members, I can truly say I have never been more proud to be a WAA member as I do right now. We are half way through the year and I am seeing so much growth from our members… Starting with the great attendance and participation at the convention in February....
Complete List of Legislation to Monitor
Legislation that has been introduced in Wisconsin this year that may be of interest to those in the Auction Industry. Proposal: AB399 (-3361) View Bill Historyrelating to: a sales and use tax exemption for various items used in the care of babies. 9/6/2023: Read...