Education
The NAA Education Institute is dedicated to providing members with the latest in auction continuing education. Our custom-built seminars and professional designation programs are designed to help our members adapt and succeed in today’s profession.
NAA Education History
NAA Education has a long history before becoming a part of NAA and as a part of NAA.
In 1976, AMI (Auction Marketing Institute) was founded and quickly became the premier provider for advanced auction education.
For years, AMI and NAA existed together, each filling a role for auctioneers worldwide. In 2002 the leadership of NAA and AMI made a bold decision to merge the two organizations and ensure the long term health and prosperity of both organizations. The merger was completed in 2003.
Today, the Education Institute functions as an important arm of NAA, governed by a committee of Trustees, who are tasked with ensuring the viability and quality of NAA's educational programs.
Through designation programs, education online, sessions at NAA events such as conference & show, freestanding advanced events such as Educational summits, and many more avenues, the tradition of superior education at NAA continues.
Questions?
Contact the NAA Education Departments at (913) 541-8084 or email education@auctioneers.org.
NAA Education Institute Trustees
- Sara Rose Bytnar, CAI, AARE, AMM, BAS
CHAIR (Term ends 2025) - Billie Jo Schultz, CAI, AMM
VICE CHAIR (Term ends 2025) - Morgan Hopson, CAI
NAA BOARD REPRESENTATIVE (Term ends 2025) - Carol Miller, CAI, BAS
TRUSTEE (Term ends 2025)
- Cammy Theurer McComb, CAI, AMM
TRUSTEE (Term ends 2026) - Matt Ford, CAI, AMM
TRUSTEE (Term ends 2026) - Ethan Vick, CAI, AMM
TRUSTEE (Term ends 2027) - Seth Weiner, CAI, BAS
TRUSTEE (Term ends 2027)
Interested in becoming an NAA Education Institute Trustee?
The National Auction Association wants YOU to serve on the Education Institute Trustees and lead the organization's education in this next decade!
NAA members and designation holders who wish to be considered for a position of Trustee for the NAA Education Institute (EI) must submit an application. The application period is now closed, but you may review the position description here. If you have any questions about becoming an EI Trustee, please don’t hesitate to contact Kristina Franz, Director of Education.
Do I qualify to apply for the Education Institute Trustees?
- Have you been an NAA member for three years? If yes, then... move forward. If no, you will need to wait.
- Do you hold a current NAA designation? If yes, then... move forward. If not, get registered!