Education & Professional Affiliations-
� Bachelor of Science from Western Michigan University.
� Graduate of the Missouri Auction School.
� Graduate of the Florida Ringmasters Academy.
� Graduate of the Greater Kalamazoo Area Realtors School of Real Estate.
� Graduate of the Certified Auctioneers Institute, by the Auction Marketing Institute.
� Active LIFE member of the National Auctioneers Association, NAA.
� Active member of the Auction Marketing Institute, AMI
� Active LIFE member of the Michigan State Auctioneers Association, MSAA.
� Active participant at Seminars and Conventions sponsored by the NAA, AMI, MSAA.
� Served on the NAA Governance Committee, 2001
� Served on the NAA Technology Committee, 2003-2004
� Served on the MSAA Technology Committee, 2000-present
� Chaired the MSAA Newsletter & Public Relations Committee, 1999-2001
� Chaired the MSAA Membership Committee, 1999-2000
� Served on the MSAA Membership Committee, 1998, 2001
� Served on the MSAA Newsletter & Public Relations Committee, 2002-present
� Past member of the Board of Directors of the MSAA. (5 years)
� Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate (AARE) Candidate, AMI.
� Graduate Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA) Candidate, AMI.
� Active participant in the 2000 Technology Summit, AMI.
� Graduate of the Estate Specialist Course (CES), AMI.
Experience
Full Time Auctioneer since 1992. Appraiser since 1994.
Awards
* Creativity Award, MSAA
* Best of Show, Photography, MSAA.
* Friend of 4-H, Kalamazoo County 4-H.
* One Color Stationary, MSAA.