Waiwai Auctions is led by Nicole Soong, born and raised on Hawaiʻi Island and rooted in the value of service, stewardship, and community. While new to the auction industry, Nicole brings years of hands-on experience in organization, event coordination, community involvement, and communication across different groups of people. The name Waiwai speaks to value, resources, and the responsibility we have to care for them. Waiwai Auctions aims to support local families, nonprofits, schools, and organizations by helping the...
Families, fiduciaries, and estate representatives across Southeast Tennessee, Greater Chattanooga, and North Georgia trust Paige Holt and NeXstep Real Estate Auctions & Estate Sales for professional, results-driven solutions. Specializing in both traditional real estate sales and public auctions, NeXstep expertly manages everything from residential homes and investment properties to full estates and personal collections. With over 15 years of experience, Paige brings unmatched energy, market expertise, and strategic ma...
Patrick is the founder of gEvents, LLC and specializes in helping nonprofits maximize their fundraising through auctions and golf tournaments. Patrick holds the coveted Benefit Auction Specialist accreditation from the NAA.
Patrick Desmond, auctioneer, believes that fundraising should be fun. He is an experienced event professional, former sports-talk radio show host, and standup comedian who brings energy and fun to every occasion. He is a graduate of the Missouri Auction School and is a Certified Benefit Auction Specialist. Transplanted over thirty years ago from the sports-crazed city of Philadelphia, Patrick has enjoyed an extensive career in event planning and management. He has served in this capacity at the Cow Palace, San Ma...
With more than 20 years of auction and asset appraisal experience, Rich is considered both an industry and community leader. He has vast experience selling and appraising a wide variety assets and boast that he has sold or appraised assets from A-Z, art to Zamboni's. Rich runs the company with his wife, Shannon, a 2nd generation auctioneer and a Colorado Hall of Fame Auctioneer. The couple and their team focus on estate, collectable and liquidation auctions in both the Denver and Colorado Springs markets. R...