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Christopher Vaughan Vice President-Government Contracts

Seasoned auctioneer with over 15 years experience in all forms of real estate and benefit auctions. Prior experience includes over 20 years in the real estate developnent and construction business. Specializing in large multi-property auctions, government contracts, and luxury homes.

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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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David Helmer President

DAVID G. HELMER- CAI Mr. Helmer is well-known and honored throughout the state of Michigan and on the national level as a professional auctioneer. He is the President of Braun & Helmer Auction Service, the founder of The Super Auction and co-founder of GoToAuction.com. He has worked well over 3,000 auctions in his career. A vocal leader in higher education, Mr. Helmer is a graduate of numerous auction industry designations including, the Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) which is the highest designation a...

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Gina Boyleston, CAI, AARE, AMM is a licensed professional auctioneer and real estate broker. Boyleston was the 2023 President of the Florida Auctioneers Association, the 2022 Florida State Bid Calling Champion, a perennial Top Gun of the Women's Council of Realtors, a graduate of CAI - Certified Auctioneers Institute at Indiana University, a member of #NAA, National, Florida, and Pensacola Associations of Realtors.

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Jaci Pitts Member/Owner/CEO

Jaci Leigh Pitts is a faith-driven leader, minister, and business professional whose career reflects dedication, integrity, and service. She met her husband, Aaron, at Oklahoma State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1999 with concentrations in Marketing and Management. They married the same year, beginning a lifelong partnership rooted in family, faith, and shared purpose. Jaci began her career in the ag-pharmaceutical industry with Vista/Centrx from 2000–2001 befo...

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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 discipline, innovation, and leadership to every aspect of the auction industry. Jason conducts more than 400 auctions annually and is widely recognized for his expertise in marketing, negotiation, and building high-performing auction teams. He is also a pas...

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Joff Van Reenen CEO/Founder

Joff van Reenen, Founder and CEO of The Chant Laboratory, Lead Auctioneer at Creative Rides Collector Car Auctions, a Founding Partner and Former Director of the High Street Auction Company and a Director of the National Auction Association (NAA), is arguably South Africa's most experienced and talented auctioneer. Joff, a 30-year industry veteran, currently holds 14 South African auction records; 6 of them in real estate. Joff’s credentials match his talent and experience. In 2022 he became the first ever interna...

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John Payne Auctioneer | Broker | Realtor

John Payne - CAI, AARE, GRI is an Auctioneer, Broker, and Realtor assisting real estate owners, bankruptcy trustees, estate executors, attorneys, and other professional fiduciaries to develop and execute marketing solutions for their real estate properties. John is also an accomplished benefit auctioneer and "Auctiontainer". Experience: Since 2002, John has worked in the real estate and auction field including as a business development professional for several national auction marketing firms including, J.P. King Auct...

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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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