Today, with a combined 20+ years of experience in public speaking, auctioneering, helping charitable causes (and even appearances on such TV shows as Seinfeld, Mad About You, and Hollywood Squares!), Jim has learned how to stimulate all types of audiences and has helped raise millions of charitable dollars for non profit organizations of all shapes and sizes.
A native San Diegan and member of the National Auctioneer’s Association, Jim’s entertaining style –and determination to spotlight the cause of each event he helps– results in satisfied guests and relieved committee members from every gala, auction, golf tournament, charity fashion show and fundraiser he takes part in. He cherishes each client and is extremely proud that 95% of his clients ask him to come back year after year..
Jim has helped plan countless successful fundraising auctions, joined forces on numerous prestigious celebrity galas and appeared in media such as The Orange County Register for his auction accomplishment, including recently selling a lunch with Martha Stewart for 10 for a whopping $300,000! Jim is also an expert at the popular and critical Fund-a-Need concept, and has repeatedly pulled in bids of $100,000 or higher. He has also been awarded the Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS) designation by the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) Education Institute; there are less than 300 auctioneers around the world who have acquired the BAS professional designation.
A full time Dad and Husband when he is not Auctioneering, Jim is quite happy to call being a Benefit Auction Entertainer his full time occupation, love and passion. Jim resides in Orange County, California. He loves to travel and works all over the United States and Canada. He’s comfortable working in San Francisco, Miami, Toronto, Boise… you name it. Please reach out to Jim today and let’s talk about your event!