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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Auctioneer, David Whitaker of Whitaker Marketing Group from Huxley, IA competed in and won the “Battle of the Bluegrass” Open Bid Calling Championship. Auctioneers from across the country were slated to compete for the coveted title of Champion in the event held at the Bluegrass Stockyards and Marketplace in Lexington, Kentucky. The event was hosted by the Kentucky Auctioneers Association.Regarding his performance at the Bluegrass Auction Competition, Whitaker said, “What an outstanding contest. Great hospitality and one of the best facilities in the country. This competition brings in the best of the best. The level of competition is challenging. I told myself it was my day to shine. My wife said, "just sell". I am blessed to be the 2022 Champion.”The top five finishers were:Champion-David Whitaker, IowaReserve Champion-Joshua Houston, Tennessee3rd place-Billy Peyton, Ohio4th place-Angie Meier, Texas 5th place-John Beechy, Indiana In addition to the Open Bid Calling Contest, the Battle of the Bluegrass also hosts a Youth Bid Calling Contest and a Ringman Competition. Youth Contest Champion-Sonny Jensen, MinnesotaReserve Champion-Levi Meier, Texas Ringman Contest Champion-Melissa Falls, TexasReserve Champion-Levi Meier, TexasDavid started his auction career in 2008. He attended Missouri, Worldwide, and Western auction schools. Since then, he has been a contract hire auctioneer, as well as, the owner of his own auction business, Whitaker Marketing Group. Although David enjoys his auctioneer role in many types of auctions, Whitaker Marketing Group's primary focus is selling farmland and fundraising. David's passion for the industry has led him to many state championships, international rookie champion, and a world auctioneer spokesman of the year award. ... See MoreSee Less

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