2007 - President's Award of Distinction
July 18, 2007, San Diego, CA - The National Auctioneers Association (NAA) awarded four industry leaders at the 58th International Auctioneers Conference and Show in San Diego with the President's Award of Distinction. This year's recipients were Joe R. Wilson, Jane Campbell-Chambliss, Robert A. Hamilton, and Pat Vredevoodg Combs. The President's Award of Distinction was created by the NAA's Board of Directors in 2002 and honors business leaders whose conduct has distinguished the profession and the association in the past two years.
Joe R. Wilson, CAI - As chairman of the "Investing in Our Future" initiative, Joe has led the National Auctioneers Foundation in raising over $3 million to strengthen the association and the industry's future. A Past-President of the NAA, Joe is the president of Wilson Auctioneers in Hot Springs, Arkansas and has been affiliated with the NAA since 1973. During his tenure as NAA President, Joe helped the organization grow by 10 percent and expanded member benefits including health insurance and expanding the organization's auction calendar which today is the largest in the world. Wilson is the Past President of the Arkansas Auctioneers Association, Past President of the National Auctioneers License Law Officials Association (NALLOA), and Past Chairman of the Arkansas Auctioneers Licensing Commission.
Jane Campbell-Chambliss, CAI, AARE, CES, GPPA-M - A second generation auctioneer, Jane has been an instrumental leader within the NAA, particularly as the chair of the NAA's Education Institute. As a representative to the Appraisal Foundation's advisory committee, Jane has provided input from the auctioneer/appraiser perspective to one of the most prestigious appraisal organizations in the world as more and more auctioneers turn to becoming professional appraisers. A member of the NAA and the Auctioneers Association of Maryland, Inc., she has served in all elected posts including President. A partner in the firm Robert H. Campbell & Associates, LLC, this family owned auction and appraisal business has been in operation since 1946 and has offices in Annapolis and Chestertown, Maryland.
Robert (Bob) Hamilton - As the Executive Director of the North Carolina Auctioneer Licensing Board, Bob has been a tremendous partner to the NAA. In addition to his work administering and enforcing the state of North Carolina's auction laws, Bob was a key leader in the development of the Uniform License Law which establishes standard regulations for the industry. Bob is currently the President of the National Auctioneers License Law Officials Association (NALLOA).
Pat Vredevoogd Combs, ABR, CRS, GRI, PMN - As the President of National Association of REALTOR®, Pat leads America's largest professional association with over 1.3 million members. A Grand Rapids, MI resident and REALTOR 174; since 1971, Pat is the Vice President of Coldwell Bankers-AJS-Schmidt, the second largest real estate company in Michigan. Previous leadership positions include Past President of the Michigan Association of REALTORS®, President of the Women's Council of REALTORS®; and Chairman of the Michigan Real Estate Commission. Thanks in part to Pat's leadership, NAR and the NAA have developed a strong and positive relationship throughout her term as President.