John 'Jack' Hines May 15, 1936 — March 13, 2026 Ellsworth John "Jack" Jerome Hines, age 89, a lifelong resident of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, March 13, 2026. Jack was born on May 15, 1936, in Ellsworth,...
Bruce Arthur “The Colonel” Bieri (74) – This cowboy took his final ride February 5th, near Inn of the Mountain Gods Casino and Resort on the Mescalero Apache Reservation in New Mexico. Bruce spent his final weeks road-tripping in his “traveling condo”, gambling,...
This is a friendly reminder that the WAA Auxiliary Scholarship application deadline is Friday — please encourage eligible applicants to submit their materials as soon as possible. ✅ $500 Scholarship Certificate will be awarded at the January WAA Convention. This...
Each year, the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association (WAA) works to protect and strengthen our profession—not just through education and networking, but by ensuring auctioneers have a seat at the table when laws and regulations are being shaped. That’s why WAA Day on...
Travis has been a South Central Wisconsin Resident for his entire life. Growing up on a farm in Columbia County he has experienced the love of the outdoors and land at a young age. That knowledge and experiences have assisted him to be a leader in the marketing and...
Badger State Auction is a fully insured, full-service auction company, headed by auctioneer Bob Johnson. First started sixteen years ago, the company is known for providing quick and reliable services. After years of high-quality operations, the company has grown...
Co-Owner/Auctioneer Registered Wisconsin Auctioneer #171 Registered Illinois Auctioneer #441.000226 1998 Champion, Wisconsin State Fair Bid Calling Contest 2005 State Champion, Wisconsin State Auctioneer Contest 2006 Competed in International Auctioneer Contest at...
Auctioneer, Real Estate Broker 1986 Graduate of Western College of Auctioneering - Billings, Montana Past Board of Director for the Minnesota State Auctioneer Association (MSAA) 2000 President of the Minnesota State Auctioneers Association 2016 Inductee into the...