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We have carefully selected as our instructors ONLY auctioneers who have had years of experience in selling many of the most successful auctions on record.

The faculty includes only those auctioneers and specialists who have excellent professional reputations and are of the highest ethical and moral character.

Each auctioneer/instructor is considered to be the best qualified to teach others modern auctioneering and related subjects. They will share with you every successful method they use in their professions.

"To be the best, you must learn from the best!"

	Col. Bill Addis Edmond, Oklahoma Col. Addis has been the auctioneer at some of the most prestigious horse auctions in the world selling millions of dollars worth of horses in Lexington, Kentucky. Having trained over 40 world Champion horses in the show ring, he is constantly in demand for his ability to know good horses, their value, and how to achieve top prices at auction. As a former owner of WWCA and Iowa State Champion Auctioneer, he will teach you how to do the same.
	Col. Tommy (Spanky) Assiter, II International Champion Auctioneer & 2005 World Champion Automobile Auctioneer Amarillo, Texas Col. Assiter has a long list of credentials that make him a real champion and one we are proud to have on our faculty. Assiter received his Bachelor of Science and Masters from Texas A&M University, his CAI designation in 1989, 1985 President of the Texas Auctioneer Association NAA Board of Director, 1991 NAA International Champion Auctioneer and 1991 Texas State Champion Auctioneer. Whether selling one of a kind collector cars to Hollywood stars at the would famous Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction or million dollar thoroughbred race horses to international jet setters at Keenland in Kentucky, this auctioneer can do it all and will tell you how you can too.
	Col. Bruce R. Brock World Champion Auctioneer Le Mars, Iowa Real Estate When the word auctioneer is brought up in conversation, it can be summed up with two words, "Bruce R. Brock." Bruce has pioneered the auction franchising business. He is the President of Brock Auction Company started in 1919. His company is heavily involved with the sale of commercial, residential, and agricultural real estate, using the auction method of marketing. If there is any question about a real estate man's ability to sell livestock, the question can be answered this way 1993 International/Canadian National Champion Livestock Auctioneer, and in 1994 World Champion Livestock Auctioneer. If Real Estate is your game, Bruce R. Brook is the Real Estate Auctioneer name.
	Col. Bruce Helgeson Lake Mills, Iowa General Auctions Col. Helgeson is one of our top instructors. Bruce runs a very successful auction and real estate company in North Iowa. He has a tremendous knowledge of the auction methods of marketing. You will thoroughly enjoy his honesty and sincerity, as they go hand-in-hand with capabilities as an instructor in the classroom.
	Col. Mike Herman Boone, Iowa Mike is an Iowa Auctioneer who graduated from auction school in 1989. An instructor at World Wide since 1998 he holds two prestigious designations from the NAA, (CAI) Certified Auctioneers Institute - graduate 1995 and 2004 (CES) Certified Estate Specialist. He works with the legendary Missouri auctioneer Eddie Pickett selling real estate and general auctions.
	Deb Hild Clear Lake, Iowa Vocal Instructor Deb, a talented vocalist has been teaching vocal music for over fifteen years. She is presently teaching in Mason City Community School District in Mason City, IA. She is also music director for Steben's Children's Theater in Mason City. She earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Westmar College in LeMars, IA, and has done graduate work at the University of Iowa in Iowa City and at Hamline University in St. Paul, MN. She has a strong commitment to the care and control of the voice and is very excited to present this information to benefit the auctioneer in building vocal confidence, strength and endurance. One of our most informative and enjoyable instructors.
	Col. Jack Hines Ellsworth, Wisconsin National Auctioneers Assn. Board of Director Senior Instructor Col. Hines is one of our most dynamic and able instructors. Jack conducts some of the best farm and real estate auctions in western Wisconsin and surrounding states. He will teach you the latest methods used in production and promotion of general farm sales. His pleasant personality will win you from the start. We know you will enjoy every minute of his lectures and classroom work. It is our honor to have such a professional as part of our faculty. Jack has trained thousands of Auctioneers in his years at WWCA since 1967
	Kurt Johnson White Bear Lake, Minnesota Kurt Johnson Auctioneering, Inc. has carved a niche as one of the nation’s premier benefit and corporate motivational auction companies. With 18 years’ experience and over 1,100 auctions to its credit, Kurt Johnson Auctioneering, Inc. has raised more than 20 million dollars for nonprofit organizations. Col. Kurt Johnson, B.A.S., is well-known for entertaining/engaging his audience; sharing information about an event’s cause; and calling bidders to action through lively bidding and good-natured fun. The end result is a successful live auction achieved through the excitement of audience collaboration. Kurt helped develop the BAS (Benefit Auctioneer Specialist) certification program for the National Auctioneers Association; is a monthly columnist for Auction World, a national publication; has served on a panel of benefit auction experts at the National Auctioneer’s Conference; is a past president of the Minnesota State Auctioneer’s Association; is an instructor at World Wide College of Auctioneering; and has been featured on television and radio. (To see a clip of a story covered by WCCO TV, please go to: http://wcco.com/morning/odd.jobs.auctioneer.2.565548.html) He resides in White Bear Lake with his wife and daughter.
	Col. Angelo Lopez Minneapolis, Minnesota Col. Lopez heads up World Wides bi-lingual (Spanish-English) Auctioneering program, the only program of its kind at any Auction school. Growing up in New York City, Lopez entered the Army after graduation and was a member of the elite 82nd Airborne division. After serving our country in the military, he moved to Puerto Rico and ran a successful Auction business. He is employed by Northstar Auto Auction, Minneapolis Auto Auction, Mid-America Auction Services, working sometimes six auctions each week. He now trains Auctioneers to conduct business in Spanish communities and increases their commissions. Along with his immense Auctioneer ability you will enjoy his 1st class personality.
	Col. Wayne Pals Thornton, Iowa General Auctions Col. Pals is a tremendously capable instructor and staff member. Wayne and his family maintain an auction service and auction house that produces some of the top antique and collectible sales in North Iowa. His easy going ways and tremendous sense of humor will definitely put you at ease as you enter into your new profession.
	Col. Keith Saathoff Runner-up World Champion Auctioneer Creighton, Nebraska Livestock Auctions/Ringman Seminar Col. Saathoff, the Runner-up at the 1981 World Championship, is a true professional - not only as an auctioneer, but as an instructor. He has owned a livestock auction market in Creighton, Nebraska, where he continue to sell all types of livestock as well as conducts many other types of auctions. You will be impressed by his dynamic personality and his dedicated and unique method of instructing. Keith has a tremendous dedication to the auction profession and it will be worth every dollar of your tuition to be instructed by this consummate master of the trade.
	Gerald M. Stambaugh Mason City, Iowa Auction Law Mr Stambaugh is a principal attorney with the Laird, Heiny, McManigal, Duffy and Stambaugh Law Firm. Jerry is one of the most dynamic speakers you will ever have the opportunity to hear. His knowledge of the law concerning auctions is unsurpassable. With our changing and complex times, this will be a very important part of your training. He will expand on topics such as contracts and federal, state, county and local laws.
	Col. Theresa E. Taylor Ontario, Canada Theresa Taylor was raised in rural eastern Ontario, Canada. Always bright and engaging, she has risen to the top her whole life. A successful business woman already, she attended World Wide College of Auctioneering in 1997. In a short time she is the 2004 All-Around World Champion. Col. Taylor holds the accreditation of Certified Auctioneer and Appraiser in Canada and the U.S. Theresa is a member of the Auctioneers Assn. Of Canada, Ontario Auctioneers Assn. And the National Auctioneers Assn. and makes her home in South Lancaster, Ontario. Theresa will teach you how to get auctions through old-fashioned hard work coupled with modern technology.
	Col. Jon Witt D.V.M. Osage, Iowa Animal Science Dr Witt has unique career combinations. He not only had a very successful career in veterinary medicine, but also is a very successful auctioneer. Dr Witt currently inspects thousands of feeder pigs for a local livestock market each week, then goes to the auction block to cry the auction. We are very fortunate to have a man with his credentials to not only instruct in the classroom the art of bid calling; but also to lecture on the animal science regarding health inspections and recognizing different health problems in the livestock auction market.

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