Professional Auctioneer, Public Speaker, and Behavioral Intelligence Expert
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Professional Auctioneer, Public Speaker, and Behavioral Intelligence Expert with over 40 years of auctioneering experience and a distinguished background in leadership, investigations, and human behavior analysis. Highly skilled in reading people, controlling rooms, driving competitive bidding, and engaging diverse audiences. Extensive national and international travel experience, with a proven ability to adapt auction style to regional and cultural environments.
Known for professionalism, credibility, voice control, and maximizing seller value.
Auctioneer at Self-Employed (1983-01 – Present)
Conducted auctions for estate sales, antiques, liquidation, real estate, livestock, consignment, and charity events. Managed live audiences ranging from intimate estate settings to large public auction environments. Utilized advanced behavioral observation skills to recognize bidder intent, hesitation, and buying signals.
Maintained auction momentum, clarity, and control in high-energy, fast-paced bidding environments. Frequently traveled for auctions and professional engagements, adapting delivery style to local markets and cultures. Built trust with sellers and buyers through professionalism, transparency, and ethical conduct.
Instructor & Presenter at Self-Employed (2008-01 – Present)
Delivered hundreds of lectures and presentations nationally and internationally on communication, interviewing, leadership, and behavioral analysis—skills directly transferable to auctioneering and live crowd engagement.
Lieutenant, Assistant Director for the Division of Drug and Crime Control at Missouri State Highway Patrol (1998-02 – Present)
Assigned to the Division of Drug and Crime Control (2003 – Present) investigating homicides, sexual assaults, child abuse, kidnappings, fraud, political corruption, and officer-involved shootings across 13 counties. Conducted polygraph examinations statewide. Unit Supervisor (Sergeant) for Troop A Criminal Investigation Unit (2014); first appointed Polygraph Coordinator. Promoted to Lieutenant (2017); Assistant Director for the Division of Drug and Crime Control. Oversaw investigations, authored and reviewed policy, conducted public presentations, and served as Incident Commander during large-scale events.
Coordinator (2020–2021).
Police Officer at Grain Valley Police Department (1993-08 – 1998-02)
Assistant at Family-Owned Business (1994-01 – 1998-12)
Assisted with family-owned flatwork business.
Livestock Operations Manager at Self-Employed (1998-01 – 2015-12)
Managed cattle and various livestock operations.
Substitute Teacher at Blue Springs School District (2000-01 – 2002-12)
Co-Owner at Private Security Company (2002-01 – 2006-12)
Managed 25 part-time investigators and couriers. Responsibilities included surveillance, training, termination, workers' compensation, and jewel courier services.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – Park University
Graduate Coursework in Master's Degree (12 hours toward) – University of Central Missouri
Polygraph Examiner's Course in Polygraph – Canadian Police College (2005-01 – 2005-12)
Certificate in Leadership – West Point Model for Police Leadership (2021-01 – 2021-12)
