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2026 IAC Contestants

Daniel Newman Founder & CEO

Dan Newman is a professionally certified auctioneer, CEO, and founder of Alaska Premier Auctions and Appraisals LLC, having graduated from the Missouri Auction School, the “Harvard” of auction schools. As the ambassador for the State of Alaska for the National Auctioneers Association, he has gone above and beyond in his professional training and continuing education in the auction industry to earn his Auction Marketing Management, Benefit Auctioneer Specialist, Certified Estate Specialist, and Certified Auction...

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David Whitaker Owner | Broker | Auctioneer

David attended Auction School in 2008 and earned his real estate license in November 2010. He is the Owner-Operator and Managing Broker of Whitaker Marketing Group. Through years of contract auctioneering, he gained broad experience in auctions across the country. Active in the Realtor Land Institute, National Auctioneers Association, and several state auctioneer associations, David is recognized as a trusted advisor in farmland sales and acquisitions. After selling millions in assets, he focused his passion on farmlan...

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Dean Gunter President

Dean Gunter is the President and Founder of Mile High Car Company, where he has built a reputation for integrity, expertise, and results in the automotive industry. With a sharp eye for value and a commitment to excellence, Dean has positioned the company as a trusted name in Colorado’s competitive car market. A 2018 Colorado State Champion Auctioneer, Dean brings energy, precision, and unmatched skill to every sale. His auctioneering expertise not only sets him apart professionally but also enhances the dy...

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Edward Knight President

1st generation auctioneer. Became full time in auction business in 2006. Co owner of EK Auctioneers. Est in 2007 in east TN. Family owned auction company selling real estate and heavy equipment.

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Mission & Vision

The National Auction Association serves auction professionals by providing services built on four cornerstones: Advocacy, Community, Education, and Promotions.

Our vision is to be the unified voice of the auction profession, championing the interests of auctioneers everywhere.

Values Statement

We intentionally welcome all auction professionals. We do this without adherence to any social, religious, and/or political affiliation or creed.

We endeavor to foster a climate of purposeful inclusion, an environment where all can feel safe, valued, cared for, and given an opportunity to form meaningful connections with each other.

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