Auctioneers Licensing Board public meetings in 2024
6 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Auctioneers Licensing Board
The Auctioneers Licensing Board will vote on three auctioneer and business license applications, discuss rule promulgation under Act 786 of the 2024 legislative session, and consider a request to transfer a license number. The board will also set meeting dates for 2025 and approve digitization of paper files.
- Approval of Reciprocal Auctioneer applicant Jason Bronis
- Approval of Auction Business applicant Gulf South Farm & Equipment Auction
- Approval of Auctioneer tested applicant Luke Schrader (effective Jan 1, 2025)
- Request from Michael Guinn to be issued the license number of his father John E. Guinn #706
- Rule Promulgation discussion under Act 786 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session
The Board approved several individual and business auctioneer licenses and authorized the digitization of paper files by the LA State Library. The board also set its meeting dates for 2025 and approved current financial reports.
- Approved reciprocal auctioneer licenses for Jason Bronis and DeWayne McClendon (unanimous)
- Approved Gulf South Farm & Equipment Auction as a LA Auction Business (unanimous)
- Approved Luke Schrader as a LA Auctioneer effective January 1, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved current financials (unanimous)
- Approved digitization of paper files by the LA State Library (unanimous)
- Set 2025 meeting dates for Jan 27, March 10, May 5, July 14, Sept 8, and Nov 10 (unanimous)
- Approved issuance of license #706 to Michael Guinn (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from Sept 9, 2024 (unanimous)
Auctioneers Licensing Board
The Auctioneers Licensing Board will vote on reciprocal, business, and tested auctioneer applicants, approve completed apprenticeships, and discuss a new rule stemming from Act 786 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session. The board will also hear an attorney report and possibly hold an executive session for an investigative report.
- Approval of reciprocal auctioneer applicants: Samantha Corbat, Russell Beckham
- Approval of auction business applicants: Prodigy Properties LLC, Vision Equipment & Auction Co Inc, Copart of Louisiana Inc, RV World LLC, NOLA Estate Auctions, Merit Auctions, BidEz
- Approval of tested auctioneer applicants: Kenton Stover, Jamiee 'Nikki' Flick, Jacob Lilly, Jonathan Kraft, Ricky Vines
- Approval of completed apprenticeship: James Len Gantt
- Rule promulgation discussion on Act 786 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session
The Board unanimously approved several individual auctioneer licenses, including reciprocal and tested applicants. Seven auction business applications were approved, and the current financials were accepted. The Board also entered an executive session for attorney and investigative reports.
- Approved reciprocal auctioneer licenses for Samantha Corbat and Russell Beckham (Unanimous)
- Approved auction business licenses for Prodigy Properties, LLC, Vision Equipment & Auction Co, Inc., Copart of Louisiana, Inc dba Copart, RV World, LLC dba Camping World, NOLA Estate Auctions, Merit Auctions, and BidEz (Unanimous)
- Approved auctioneer licenses for Kenton Stover, Jamiee “Nikki” Flick, Jacob Lilly, Jonathan Kraft, Ricky Vines, and Matthew Greig pending examination (Unanimous)
- Approved James Len Gantt pending passage of examination (Unanimous)
- Approved current financials (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from July 15, 2024 (Unanimous)
Auctioneers Licensing Board
The Auctioneers Licensing Board will consider approving several reciprocal, business, and tested auctioneer applicants, as well as current financials. They will also discuss requiring proof of license for online auction platforms and rule changes from Act 786 of the 2024 legislative session.
- Approval of reciprocal auctioneer applicants: Clay Smith, Destin Bond, Angelia Meier
- Approval of auction business applicants: Bill Ramsey & Associates, Fastline Auctions
- Approval of tested auctioneer applicants: Bobby Kennerson, Brian Andrews, Sarah Ramos, Kenton Stover
- Discussion of internet platforms requiring proof of license from auctioneers and auction businesses
- Rule promulgation discussion for Act 786 of the 2024 LA Regular Legislative Session
The Auctioneers Licensing Board approved several individual and business license applications. The board also approved the current financials and the minutes from the May 6, 2024 meeting.
- Approved May 6, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved reciprocal auctioneer applicants Clay Smith, Destin Bond, and Angelia Meier (Unanimous)
- Approved auction business applicants Bill Ramsey & Associates and Fastline Auctions (Unanimous)
- Approved tested auctioneer applicants Bobby Kennerson, Brian Andrews, and Sarah Ramos (Unanimous)
- Approved Kenton Stover as auctioneer pending his exam (Unanimous)
- Approved current financials (Unanimous)
- Entered and exited executive session for attorney and investigative reports (Unanimous)
Auctioneers Licensing Board
The Auctioneers Licensing Board will consider approving several auctioneer and auction business applicants, discuss a salary increase for the Executive Director effective July 1, 2024, and vote on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025. The board will also elect a Vice-Chairman for the upcoming year and consider re-approving a pre-licensing education provider. Public comment is allowed on agenda items.
- Approval of reciprocal auctioneer applicants: Benny Taylor, Hadley Jones, Bret Richards, Thomas Patterson, Samuel 'Scott' Carter
- Approval of auction business applicants: Taylor Auction Realty, Sarahs Vintage, LLC, Concierge Auctions, LLC, Tranzon Asset Advisors of Texas, LLC, Rabin Worldwide, Prodigy Properties
- Discussion of Executive Director annual salary increase effective July 1, 2024
- Approval of proposed budget for Fiscal 2025
- Election of Vice-Chairman for July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025
The Board approved the Fiscal 2025 budget and a 10% salary increase for the Executive Director effective July 1, 2024. Members also approved several new auctioneer and auction business licenses and re-approved Reppert Auction School as an education provider.
- Approved 10% pay increase for Executive Director effective July 1, 2024 (Unanimous)
- Approved proposed Fiscal 2025 budget (Unanimous)
- Approved reciprocal auctioneer licenses for Benny Taylor, Hadley Jones, Bret Richards, Thomas Patterson, and Samuel Carter (Unanimous)
- Approved auction business licenses for Taylor Auction Realty, Sarahs Vintage, LLC, Concierge Auctions, LLC, Tranzon Asset Advisors of Texas, LLC, Rabin Worldwide, and Prodigy Properties (Unanimous)
- Approved Samuel Mattingly to test as a LA Auctioneer (Unanimous)
- Approved Reppert Auction School as a pre-licensing education provider (Unanimous)
- Elected J. Henderson as Vice-Chairman for FYE 2025 (Unanimous)
- Approved current financials (Unanimous)
Auctioneers Licensing Board
The Auctioneers Licensing Board will vote on reciprocal auctioneer applicants (Thomas Bone, Derek Johnson, Greg Avant, Bret Richards) and auction business applicants (Thatcher Estate Sales, Beau Box New Orleans, Bait My Ride, Dalus30 Cards and Memorabilia, JM Wood Auction Co. Inc.). The board will also discuss a white paper for requested changes to the statute, approve current financials, and receive attorney and investigative reports (the latter may be in executive session).
- Reciprocal auctioneer applicants: Thomas Bone, Derek Johnson, Greg Avant, Bret Richards
- Auction business applicants: Thatcher Estate Sales, Beau Box New Orleans, Bait My Ride, Dalus30 Cards and Memorabilia, JM Wood Auction Co. Inc.
- White paper for requested changes to the statute
- Approval of current financials
- Attorney and investigative reports (investigative report may be in executive session)
The Board approved four reciprocal auctioneer applicants and five auction business applicants. Members also voted to support HB 679 regarding statute changes and approved current financials. The board entered and exited an executive session for attorney and investigative reports.
- Approved minutes from January 22, 2024 (Unanimous)
- Approved Thomas Bone, Derek Johnson, Greg Avant, and Bret Richards as LA Auctioneers (Unanimous)
- Approved Thatcher Estate Sales, Beau Box New Orleans, LLC, Bait My Ride, Dalus30 Cards and Memorabilia, and JM Wood Auction Co. Inc as LA Auction Businesses (Unanimous)
- Approved current financials (Unanimous)
- Approved support for HB 679 (Unanimous)
- Approved entry into executive session for attorney/investigative report (Unanimous)
- Approved exit from executive session (Unanimous)
Auctioneers Licensing Board
The Auctioneers Licensing Board will consider approval of reciprocal auctioneer applicants Tanner Roberts and John Davis, as well as several auction business applicants including Pontchartrain Estate Sales & Service and Crexi Technologies. The board will also approve pre-licensing education providers, review current financials, and discuss a legislative auditor's opinion on surplus property sales. An attorney report and an investigative report (possibly in executive session) are also on the agenda.
- Approval of reciprocal auctioneer applicants: Tanner Roberts and John (JW) Davis
- Approval of auction business applicants: Pontchartrain Estate Sales & Service, Crexi Technologies, LLC, JJ Merchant, Jefferson Street Vintage, LLC
- Approval of pre-licensing education providers (list of 11 schools, some with live/online options)
- Legislative auditor's opinion regarding surplus property sales
- Investigative report may be handled in executive session per LA RS 42:17
The Board approved licenses for two reciprocal auctioneers and four auction businesses. It also approved the current financials and a list of 11 pre-licensing education providers. The board entered and exited an executive session to review attorney and investigative reports.
- Approved minutes from November 6, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved Tanner Roberts and John (JW) Davis as LA Auctioneers (Unanimous)
- Approved Pontchartrain Estate Sales & Service, Crexi Technologies, LLC, JJ Merchant, and Jefferson Street Vintage, LLC as LA Auction Businesses (Unanimous)
- Approved current financials (Unanimous)
- Approved 11 pre-licensing education providers (Unanimous)
- Entered and exited executive session for attorney/investigative report (Unanimous)