Walt was exposed to the auction environment at an early age, attending auctions with his mother June Stout, a well-known antiques dealer in the tri-state area. A licensed auctioneer in PA, WV and Ohio, Walt graduated from the Reppert School of Auctioneering in 2010, and worked for many years alongside the auctioneers at Behm's Auction Service and with PAA past-President Jim Clayton. Walt believes there is still a strong interest in the "live and on-site" auction, so in 2021 he created his own auction company and now conducts not only “in-person” auctions, but also has simultaneous “live and on-line” auctions in the local area. To see a list of his current and past auctions, please check out his website at waltstoutauction.com. Give him a call if you are interested in having an auction!