Darron Meares is a licensed auctioneer in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Indiana, and Florida. He also holds a South Carolina Real Estate Broker’s License. Darron specializes in managing and conducting real estate auctions, firearm auctions and business and bankruptcy liquidations. He is a former Chairman of the Education Institute of the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) and has served a three-year term on the NAA Board of Directors. Darron is also a past president of the South Carolina Aucti...
A recognized leader at the intersection of auctioneering and innovation, John Schultz has dedicated over 25 years to advancing the profession. He serves as Partner and Chief Marketing & Technology Officer at Grafe Auction, a nationwide leader in commercial and industrial equipment auctions. He previously served as the 76th President of the National Auction Association (2024–2025) and as Chairman of the Board (2025–2026). John’s journey began in 1992 at his grandfather’s estate auction—a formative momen...
I am a 1st generation auctioneer ! I remember growing up attending farm auctions and livestock auctions with my dad, and after every auction, I would go home and mimic the auctioneer. In 2009, I graduated from Reppert School of Auctioneering . I am an experienced contract auctioneer specializing in the sale of automobiles, equipment, livestock, and other auctions . With a keen understanding of the fast-paced auction industry, I have honed my craft to deliver engaging, efficient, and high-performing auctions. Known f...
Real Estate, Personal Property Appraisal, Bankruptcy, Divorce, business liquidation, Estate sales, Land, Residential, Commercial, Benefit Auctions
Shannon Eason is a renowned fundraising auction expert and industry icon with over 35 years of experience. She has conducted thousands of auctions across the United States, helping organizations of all sizes raise substantial funds for their causes, solidifying her reputation for professionalism, integrity, and innovation. Beyond her fundraising expertise, Shannon is highly respected in the auctioneering world, including real estate, cattle, and auto auctions. As an International Auctioneer Champion (1995) and an aucti...
Jennifer Gableman is a certified auctioneer and a licensed Real Estate Broker in NY, PA & CT. She started her auction career in 2004 and graduated Texas Auction Academy in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX in 2008. Has an Associate Degree in Business Administration from Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY and a Bachelor Degree in Business Management & Administration from Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY. In 2012, she earned Auction Technology Specialist designation. She graduated from the Certified Auctionee...