Community

As the voice of the auction profession, the NAA holds the mission to serve its members through the four cornerstones of promotion, advocacy, education, and community. The community cornerstone provides opportunities for members to engage and support one another throughout social media, events and virtual conversations.

Questions?

Contact NAA at (913) 541-8084 or email memberservices@auctioneers.org.

Interested in joining the NAA Community Committee?

The National Auction Association is seeking passionate, forward-thinking members to help shape the future of our professional community. If you’re ready to build meaningful connections, foster member engagement, and support initiatives that strengthen the NAA network, consider applying for the NAA Community Cornerstone.

The application period for the 2026–2027 Community Cornerstone will be announced in the coming months. We encourage interested members to start preparing for the next cycle.

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible for the Community Cornerstone, applicants must:

  • Be a current NAA member for at least three years
  • Hold at least one active NAA designation

If you meet both of these requirements, you’ll be eligible to move forward with the application process once it opens. If not, now is a great time to build your qualifications!

Have questions or want to learn more? Please reach out using the contact information listed above.

Use your voice and leadership to help grow and support the NAA community!

Community Cornerstone Committee

  • John Beechy, CAI, CAS
    John Beechy, CAI, CAS
    Auctioneer JB Auctions, LLC
    Chair (ends 2027)
  • Justin Kennedy, BAS
    Justin Kennedy, BAS
    Owner Oklahoma Auction School
    Vice Chair (ends 2027)
  • Jennifer Mensler, CAI, ATS
    Jennifer Mensler, CAI, ATS
    President Absolute Auction & Realty, Inc.
    NAA Board Liaison (ends 2027)
  • Shannon Eason, CAI, AARE, BAS
    Shannon Eason, CAI, AARE, BAS
    Founder, CEO Everything Gala, LLC
    Member (ends 2027)
  • Wayne Yoder, CAI
    Wayne Yoder, CAI
    Kaufman Realty & Auctions
    Member (ends 2027)
  • Rob Knight, CAI, AARE, CES, GPPA
    Rob Knight, CAI, AARE, CES, GPPA
    Auctioneer Bid Y'all Auction & Realty, LLC
    Member (ends 2028)
  • Cotton Booker
    Cotton Booker
    Broker/Auctioneer B2B, LLC
    Member (ends 2029)
  • Abagail Schmid, CAI
    Abagail Schmid, CAI
    M & B Auction, Inc.
    Member (ends 2029)