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2 weeks ago

Kentucky Auctioneers Association 2020 Convention!
February 7th-9th, 2020 in Bowling Green, Ky

The annual convention of the KAA provides not only the opportunity for auctioneers to acquire their required 6 hours of Continuing Education but perhaps even more importantly, to network with other successful professional auctioneers from all across our great state and beyond. In addition, vendors specializing in providing products and services unique to auctioneers will be available to provide information on the latest innovations in auction software and hardware. You can participate in the Kentucky State Championship Bid Calling Contest with male and female divisions this year. The Ringman's contest will be held in conjunction with the Fun Auction. Full registration available here or the forms will be in the Winter issue of the Chanticlear magazine. Come join us for a great weekend. #KAA #auctioneers #auctions #AuctionsWork #kaapros ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

6 World Champion Tobacco Auctioneers. Mac Burnett, Page Roberts, Walter Wilkerson, Bob Cage, Sandy Houston, and John Kessler.
Sandy Houston
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3 months ago

Charles William Whitley - Auctioneer/Staff Spotlight
KAA Executive Director
Realtor - Keller Williams First Choice Realty

Charles Whitley is a native of Warren County, KY and grew up in the Hydro community near the Barren County line. He graduated from North Warren High School and Western Kentucky University, where he was employed for 2 ½ years following graduation.

His career path has led him on various adventures including becoming a Dale Carnegie Course Instructor. Recognized as ‘the incredible Mr. Fix It’, he opened a hardware store in his hometown of Smiths Grove, KY and operated it for fifteen years, while also being employed as a Regional Sales Manager for a major hardware wholesaler for five of those years. He sold the hardware store, which continues in operation today, in 2003.

Seeking yet another adventure, he became licensed as a real estate agent and auctioneer in 2003 and found his life’s calling. He quickly became involved with the local Board of Realtors, the Kentucky Auctioneers Association, and the National Auctioneers Association. In 2006 he was selected by the KAA to serve as it’s Executive Director, a position he held for some 6 ½ years.

With the advent of online auctions, he became deeply involved with the marketing of real estate and personal property for auction using the online bidding platform. He has participated in hundreds of internet auctions selling thousands of lots of personal property and multiple tracts of real estate.

In 2015 Charles earned the Certified Estate Specialist (CES) designation from the National Auctioneers Association.
Together with his wife, Debbie, also an auctioneer, they specialized in estate transition services by assisting individuals and families with downsizing, moving to assisted living, and total liquidation of estates following the death of a loved one until they sold their auction company in 2018.

In September of 2018, Charles was asked by the KAA Board to serve as Interim Executive Director while the search for a permanent Executive Director was conducted. He applied for the position and was formally hired at the February 8th, 2019 Board meeting. Charles has been honored to serve the Board and the Association through the transition and helping to keep the train on the tracks as the Board addresses the complex issues facing the Association.

Today, in addition to his KAA duties, he is involved in the launch of a new auction company and continues as a REALTOR® with Keller Williams First Choice Realty in Bowling Green, KY. His workshop usually has a project going and he and Debbie try to visit a lovely beach resort at least once a year.

KAA Note: Charles has been a great asset to the KAA and has helped us tremendously in an important transition period. Thanks, Charles & Debbie for your many years of service and dedication to the Kentucky Auctioneers Association. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 months ago

John M. Kessler doing his thing on the Tobacco Auction Block. He did a great job and won the 1987 World Tobacco Auctioneering Championship. Great job John! ... See MoreSee Less

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