Awards & Honors
Our history is our people. Celebrating the board members, hall of fame inductees, presidents, and champions who define Wisconsin's auctioneering tradition.
WAA Hall of Fame
We are deeply proud of the service of our members.
Each year since 1974, the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association has honored a member of the organization for their years in the auction industry and their service to the WAA.
Hall of Fame Inductees
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Carol Wagenson
2025
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Jeff Hines
2024
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Clarence Olson
2022
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John Ioge
2022
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Francis Werlein
2022
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Ray Arneson
2022
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Tim Miller
2020
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Bob Hagemann
2018
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Rich Ranft
2018
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Joseph Bunczak
2017
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David Gerlach
2017
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Carol Miller
2016
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Randy J. Gill
2015
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Nellie Beland
2014
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Randy J. Stockwell
2013
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Jerry Thiel
2012
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Tim Slack, CAI
2011
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Harry and Marilyn Betthauser
2011
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Bob Paffel
2010
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Jay Clarke*
2009
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Gene Schmit*
2008
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David A. Schroud, Sr., CAI, AARE, GPPA
2008
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Larry L. Teasdale
2007
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Timothy D. Sweeney
2006
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Bill Cain
2006
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John Marg
2005
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Roger D. Hansen, CAI
2005
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Carl Theorin
2004
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Ray Gevelinger*
2003
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Pat McNamara
2001
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Mary Jo Hill, AARE
2001
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J. K. McGregor, CAI
2000
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Albert Noble*
1999
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Bob Sweeney*
1998
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Jack Hines*, CAI, AARE
1997
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Richard O. Lust, CAI, AARE
1997
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Bob Massart, CAI, AARE, GPPA
1996
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William Bodell*
1996
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Johnny O. Johnson*
1996
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Pat Massart, CAI, GPPA, CES*
1996
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Ernest Freund*
1995
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Peter Van Veghel*
1995
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Joseph Donahoe*
1994
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Jim Gavin*
1994
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Bob Gavin, CAI
1993
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John Kramer
1992
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Alvin “Wimpy” Miller*
1991
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Roy D. Holler*
1990
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Wayne Huntzicker*
1989
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Wenzel “Bunny” Humpal*
1988
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Bill Jones*
1987
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Jim O’Brien*
1986
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LeRoy Teske*
1985
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Gerald Wilkenson
1984
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Victor V. Voigt
1983
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Eldon Schraepfer
1982
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Earl F. Clauer*
1981
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John Freund
1980
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Walter Heise*
1979
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Robert Brandau
1978
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James Heike*
1977
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Dean George, Sr.*
1976
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Edward J. McNamara*
1975
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Don Lloyd*
1974
*indicates deceased
Hall of Fame Nominations
Nominees should be active WAA members of at least 10 years who have demonstrated consistent involvement through committee work, leadership, mentorship, or board service. They should exemplify professionalism, integrity, and strong leadership in their business — with community and civic involvement a welcomed plus.
When writing your nomination, please address:
The nominee's contributions to the auction profession
Their efforts to promote the WAA to the public and fellow members
A brief overview of their career history