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Mon Jul 27, 2026
Auctioneers Licensing Board
Auctioneers Licensing Board to consider 9 tested applicants, 2 reciprocal applicants, and an appeal
The board will vote on licensing applicants, including 9 tested auctioneers and 2 reciprocal applicants, and consider an appeal from Terry Butler that may be handled in executive session. It will also approve minutes from May 4, 2026, review current financials, and receive attorney and investigative reports.
- Approval of 9 tested auctioneer applicants including Kelli Neal (temp license issued 05/28/26)
- Approval of 2 reciprocal auctioneer applicants: Richard Smith and Hiram Davis
- Approval of Farmers Auctions and Equipment Company as an auction business applicant
- Request from Terry Butler for an appeal, possibly in executive session under LA RS 42:17 A (1)
- Attorney and investigative reports may be handled in executive session
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BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 11:00 am
Place: 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
I. CALL TO ORDER- J. Warren ROLL CALL
II. PUBLIC COMMENT on today’s agenda items (limited to 5 minutes per person)
III. RULES HEARING pursuant to LA RS 49:964
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from May 4, 2026
V. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Reciprocal Auctioneer applicants:
1. Richard Smith
2. Hiram Davis
2. Approval of tested Auctioneer applicants:
1. Kelli Neal (temp license issued 05/28/26)
2. Terry ‘TJ’ Campbell
3. Howard ‘Arnett’ Sevier
4. Burt Bland
5. Brian Campbell
6. Timothy Lawrence
7. Timond Jones
8. Robert ‘Clint’ Faulk
9. Michael Elmore
3. Approval of Auction Business applicant:
1. Farmers Auctions and Equipment Company
4. Approval of Current Financials
5. Request from Terry Butler for an appeal
This may be handled in executive session Pursuant to LA RS 42:17 A (1)
Louisiana
Office of the Governor
Auctioneers Licensing Board
11736 Newcastle Avenue, Bldg. 2, Suite C
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Telephone 225.295.8420 Fax 225.372.8584
Website: www.lalb.org Email: [email protected]
6. Attorney Report - A. Dow
7. Investigative Report- A. Dow
This may be handled in executive session Pursuant to LA RS 42:17 A (1), LA
RS 42:17 A (4), and/or LA RS 42:17 A (10)
VI. NEXT MEETING DATE – Sept 14, 2026
VII. ADJOURN
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Mon May 4, 2026
Auctioneers Licensing Board
Auctioneers Licensing Board to review 2026-2027 budget and license applications
The Auctioneers Licensing Board will meet to approve the 2026-2027 fiscal budget and current financials. The board will also consider license applications and contract extensions for professional services.
- Approval of the proposed 2026-2027 fiscal budget
- License applications for Terry DeMott and Kimberly Stewart
- One-year professional service contract extensions for Anna Dow and Celia Cangelosi
- Proposal to change meeting schedule to quarterly
- Appeal request from Terry Butler
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BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Date: Monday, May 4, 2026 Time: 11:00 am
Place: : 11736 Newcastle Ave, Bldg 2, Suite C, Baton Rouge
And via zoom
Public member- to join via zoom or via phone, please call 225-295-8420 or email [email protected] by 10:30
am on Monday, May 4th for zoom and/or phone link. We are not able to share the links and conference codes
here due to internet trolls attempting to use our zoom account for their own purposes.
I. CALL TO ORDER- J. Warren ROLL CALL- S. Edmonds
II. PUBLIC COMMENT on today’s agenda items (limited to 5 minutes per person)
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from March 30, 2026
IV. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Reciprocal Auctioneer applicant:
1.Terry DeMott
2. Approval of tested Auctioneer applicants:
1. Kimberly Stewart
3. Approval of Current Financials
4. Approval of Proposed 2026-2027 fiscal budget
5. Approval to amend Professional Service contracts to extend services by 1 year
1. Anna Dow
2. Celia Cangelosi
6. Update board meeting schedule to meet quarterly with delegation to Executive
Director to issue licenses between meetings
7. Vice Chairman election
Louisiana
Office of the Governor
Auctioneers Licensing Board
11736 Newcastle Avenue, Bldg. 2, Suite C
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Telephone 225.295.8420 Fax 225.372.8584
Website: www.lalb.org Email: [email protected]
8. Request from Terry Butler for an appeal
This may be handled in executive session Pursuant to LA RS 42:17 A …
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Mon Mar 30, 2026
Auctioneers Licensing Board
Auctioneers Licensing Board to review license applications and lease renewal
The Board will consider the approval of several auctioneer, apprentice, and business license applicants. Members will also discuss a five-year lease renewal and the 2026 Strategic Plan update.
- Approval of reciprocal, tested, and apprentice auctioneer applicants
- Approval of Kevin DeWitt Auctions business applicant
- Occupational Licensing Review Program renewal costing $1.75 per licensee ($829.50 total)
- Five-year lease renewal for lease expiring 08/2026
- Hearing docket for Terry Butler
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✓ Decided: Auctioneers Licensing Board approves new licenses and 5-year lease extension
The Board approved several individual and business auctioneer licenses, including a reciprocal applicant and an apprentice. Members also approved the 2026 Strategic Plan and a five-year lease extension. Financials and a licensing review program renewal were also authorized.
- Approved minutes from January 26, 2026 (Unanimous)
- Approved Ethan House as a LA Auctioneer (Unanimous)
- Approved Andrea Carothers, Edward Shannon, Victor Williams, Samuel Mattingly, and Chance Henry (pending exam) as LA Auctioneers (Unanimous)
- Approved Kevin DeWitt Auctions as a LA Auction Business (Unanimous)
- Approved Richard VanEtten as a LA Auction Apprentice (Unanimous)
- Approved current financials (Unanimous)
- Approved Strategic Plan 2026 update (Unanimous)
- Approved OLRP renewal for $829.50 (Unanimous)
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BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Date: Monday, March 30, 2026 Time: 11:00 am
Place: LA Real Estate Commission Board Room, 9071 Interline Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
I. CALL TO ORDER- J. Henderson ROLL CALL- S. Edmonds
II. PUBLIC COMMENT on today’s agenda items (limited to 5 minutes per person)
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from January 26, 2026
IV. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Reciprocal Auctioneer applicant:
1. Ethan House
2. Approval of tested Auctioneer applicants:
1. Andrea Carothers
2. Edward Shannon
3. Victor Williams
4. Samuel Mattingly
5. Chance Henry
3. Approval of Auction Business applicant:
1. Kevin DeWitt Auctions (issued 01/01/26)
4. Approval of Apprentice Auctioneer applicant:
1. Richard VanEtten- supervisor Bradley Mutz
5. Approval of Current Financials
6. Strategic Plan 2026 update
7. Occupational Licensing Review Program renewal. $1.75/licensee=$829.50
8. Lease expiring 08/2026. Lease renewal for 5 years
9. Attorney Report - A. Dow
Louisiana
Office of the Governor
Auctioneers Licensing Board
11736 Newcastle Avenue, Bldg. 2, Suite C
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Telephone 225.295.8420 Fax 225.372.8584
Website: www.lalb.org Email: [email protected]
10. Investigative Report- A. Dow
This may be handled in executive session Pursuant to LA RS 42:17 A (1), LA
RS 42:17 A (4), and/or LA RS 42:17 A (10)
I. NEXT MEETING DATE – May 4, 2026
II. ADJOURN
Hearing docket: Terry Butler
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BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Date: Monday, March 30, 2026 Time: 11:00 am
Place: LA Real Estate Commission Board Room, 9071 Interline Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
I. CALL TO ORDER- J. Henderson ROLL CALL- S. Edmonds
Board Members present: Jeff Henderson-Vice Chairman, Terrence Lockett, Debra
Johnson, Taylor Eichenwald, Michael Guinn
Absent: Jacob Warren-Chairman
Also Present: Anna Dow, Sandy Edmonds
II. PUBLIC COMMENT on today’s agenda items (limited to 5 minutes per person)
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from January 26, 2026
MOTION AND SECOND to approve the minutes from January 26, 2026: M. Guinn, D.
Johnson. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
IV. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Reciprocal Auctioneer applicant:
1. Ethan House
MOTION AND SECOND to approve Ethan House as a LA Auctioneer: T. Lockett, M. Guinn.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Approval of tested Auctioneer applicants:
1. Andrea Carothers
2. Edward Shannon
3. Victor Williams
4. Samuel Mattingly
5. Chance Henry
MOTION AND SECOND to approve Andrea Carothers, Edward Shannon, Victor Williams,
Samuel Mattingly, and Chance Henry with Chance pending his exam as LA Auctioneers: T.
Lockett, M. Guinn. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Approval of Auction Business applicant:
1. Kevin DeWitt Auctions (issued 01/01/26)
MOTION AND SECOND to approve Kevin DeWitt Auctions as a LA Auction Business: M.
Guinn, T. Lockett. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Mon Jan 26, 2026
Auctioneers Licensing Board
Auctioneers Licensing Board to review license applications and education providers
The board will meet to decide on the approval of various auctioneer, apprentice, and business license applications. The agenda also includes a review of current financials and an update to the 2026 Strategic Plan.
- Approval of reciprocal, tested, and reinstated auctioneer applicants
- Approval of Auction Business applicants including Branford Auctions, Kevin DeWitt Auctions, and Starman Bros Auctions
- Approval of apprentice application for Jacklyn Lawler
- Approval of 12 pre-licensing education providers
- Review of current financials and 2026 Strategic Plan update
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✓ Decided: Auctioneers Licensing Board approves multiple licenses and education providers
The board approved several new auctioneer and auction business licenses, including a reinstatement and an apprenticeship. It also authorized a hearing for Terry Butler and approved 12 pre-licensing education providers.
- Approved reciprocal auctioneer licenses for William Gardner, Jeremy Schaefer, Kathryn Phillips, and Gary Midkiff (Unanimous)
- Approved tested auctioneer licenses for Denise Venezia, Kimberley Phillips, Richard Klisiewicz, Larry Allums, Eric Gipe, Michael Wolfe, Kawanda Sheppard, and Steven Starman (Unanimous)
- Approved reinstatement of Peyton Helmer as a LA Auctioneer (Unanimous)
- Approved auction business licenses for Branford Auctions, Kevin DeWitt Auctions, Starman Bros Auctions, and America’s Auto Auction New Orleans (Unanimous)
- Approved apprenticeship of Jacklyn Lawler under Danny Lawler (Unanimous)
- Approved 12 pre-licensing education providers (Unanimous)
- Approved holding a hearing for Terry Butler and associated expenses (Unanimous)
- Deferred Strategic Plan 2026 update to the March agenda (Unanimous)
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BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Date: Monday, Jan 26, 2026 Time: 11:00 am
Place: via zoom
Public member- to join via zoom or via phone, please call 225-295-8420 or email [email protected] by 10:30
am on Monday, Jan 26th for zoom and/or phone link. We are not able to share the links and conference codes
here due to internet trolls attempting to use our zoom account for their own purposes.
I. CALL TO ORDER- J. Warren ROLL CALL- S. Edmonds
II. PUBLIC COMMENT on today’s agenda items (limited to 5 minutes per person)
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from November 10, 2025
IV. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Reciprocal Auctioneer applicants:
1. William Gardner (issued 12/1/25)
2. Jeremy Schaefer (issued 01/01/26)
3. Kathryn Phillips
4. Gary Midkiff
2. Approval of tested Auctioneer applicants:
1. Denise Venezia (issued 01/01/26)
2. Kimberley Phillips (issued 01/01/26)
3. Richard Klisiewicz
4. Larry Allums
5. Eric Gipe
6. Michael Wolfe
7. Kawanda Sheppard
8. Steven Starman
3. Approval of reinstated Auctioneer applicant:
1. Peyton Helmer (last licensed in 2023)
4. Approval of Auction Business applicants:
1. Branford Auctions (issued 12/1/25)
2. Kevin DeWitt Auctions (issued 01/01/26)
3. Starman Bros Auctions
Louisiana
Office of the Governor
Auctioneers Licensing Board
11736 Newcastle Avenue, Bldg. 2, Suite C
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Telephone 225.295.8420 Fax 225.372.8584
Website: www.lalb.org Email: [email protected]
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BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Date: Monday, Jan 26, 2026 Time: 11:00 am
Place: via zoom
I. CALL TO ORDER- J. Warren ROLL CALL- S. Edmonds
Board Members present: Jacob Warren-Chairman, Jeff Henderson-Vice Chairman,
Terrence Lockett, Debra Johnson, Taylor Eichenwald, Michael Guinn
Also Present: Anna Dow, Sandy Edmonds
MOTION AND SECOND to amend the agenda to add the application of America’s Auto
Auction New Orleans as an Auction Business and to authorize scheduling a hearing for
Terry Butler and to authorize expenses involved: T. Eichenwald, J. Henderson.
Roll Call Vote: T. Eichenwald- yes, M. Guinn- yes, J. Henderson- yes, D. Johnson- yes, T.
Lockett- yes, J. Warren- yes. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT on today’s agenda items (limited to 5 minutes per person)
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from November 10, 2025
MOTION AND SECOND to approve the minutes from November 10, 2025: D. Johnson, T.
Eichenwald. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
IV. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Reciprocal Auctioneer applicants:
1. William Gardner (issued 12/1/25)
2. Jeremy Schaefer (issued 01/01/26)
3. Kathryn Phillips
4. Gary Midkiff
MOTION AND SECOND to approve William Gardner, Jeremy Schaefer, Kathryn Phillips,
and Gay Midkiff as LA Auctioneers: J. Henderson, M. Guinn. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY
2. Approval of tested Auctioneer applicants:
1. Denise Venezia (issued 01/01/26)
2. Kimberley Phillips (issued 01/01/26)
3. Richard Klisiewicz
4. Larry Allu …
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