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Michael is a second-generation Auctioneer. Michael began working auctions with his father in the 1970s. Michael obtained his auction license in 1982 (NCAL #2714) after attending Mendenhall School of Auctioneering. Michael founded AB Parker & Son Auctioneers, in 1982 and sold estates, business liquidations, and real estate while attending NC State University. After marrying in 1986, Michael created Parker Auction & Realty Service, Inc. (PARS) with his wife and father. Michael worked with PARS through the mid-1990s...

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Natalie Hume Executive Director, Marketing Specialist

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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