Jeff "Ding" Stansberry has been involved in the auction business for 20 years. He has conducted auctions in several industries including real estate, automobiles, purebred livestock and a number of benefits and foundations.

Stansberry has successfully conducted auctions in different facets of the real estate business. Commercial, investment, residential 7 agricultural properties, as well as, multi-parcel land auctions have been very successful for his clients.

In addition, his talents are currently utilized at weekly wholesale automobile auctions including ABC Nashville, Manheim Nashville, Manheim Tennessee, Paducah Auto Auction.

In September of 2005, Stansberry’s services were sought to become a member of the auction staff at the prestigious Keeneland Thoroughbred Auction held in Lexington, KY. Keeneland is the largest auction of its kind in the world generating gross annual sales receipts in excess of $700 Million. Since January of 2006 he has served on the auction staff of Barrett Jackson which is billed as the promoter of the “World’s Greatest Collector Car Events”, Barrett Jackson’s signature auction, held in Scottsdale, Arizona, had a combined gross of over $210,000,000 in 2006 and 2007.

To add, this native Tennessean has served as auctioneer for a number of purebred cattle auctions each year including calling the 70th Annual New York Angus Sale which is billed as the oldest continuous Angus sale in North America. The sale, in 2005, established a new record for the highest average per lot in the history of the event. He served as auctioneer for the ACA National in Louisville, KY for 5 years, as well as auctions that have been broadcast on the cable network, RFD-TV.

Additionally, Mr. Stansberry’s auction chant has been a familiar sight and sound in major television and radio markets throughout the Southeast. He has served as a broadcast personality for the marketing firm, Strong, a Birmingham agency specializing in franchised automotive dealer marketing. His talents have been used in a unique commercial format that combines the auction sound with sales promotion.

This auctioneer, with diversified auction experience, has served and conducted auctions in 22 states and Puerto Rico. He is the immediate past president of the Middle Tennessee Angus Association. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee. He is also a graduate of Missouri Auction School, in addition to the Certified Auctioneer Institute in Bloomington, IN. He and his wife, Scottie, make their home near Nashville, Tennessee, along with their sons, Brody and Coltyn.

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Phil Richardson brings a diverse and well rounded background to the auction industry. Licensed since 1991, Phil has conducted and staffed auctions in 24 states from the Carolinas to California and numerous points in between.

Mr. Richardson has managed numerous purebred cattle auctions in Tennessee and his firm has had the honor of conducting the Eastern National Salers Sale in Louisville, KY for the past 7 years. His most satisfying experiences are realized when measurable auction marketing goals are realized and his contributions made a difference.

Phil has participated in such high profile auctions as The Barrett Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, AZ and Palm Beach, FL, as well as the Carlisle Collector Car Events in Carlisle, PA. Additionally, Mr. Richardson has staffed the National Western Angus Foundation Sale and the National Salers Sale, both held annually in Denver, CO.

Mr. Richardson talents are utilized at numerous wholesale automobile auctions on a weekly basis.

In addition to auctioneering, Phil is a partner in Richco Management, a real estate development firm located in his hometown. Under his direction RMI has acquired, developed, marketed and closed multiple real estate developments in East Tennessee. RMI also owns and manages numerous commercial and residential rental properties.

Mr. Richardson operates Union First Financial, a full service financial center that provides residential mortgages, property/casualty insurance, and life insurance. His background also encompasses several years as a lending officer specializing in residential real estate and auto dealer relations.

Phil is a graduate of The University of Tennessee, Walters State Auction School and the Life Underwriters Training Council of America.

Phil’s career is anchored by a wonderful “Home Team.” Phil and his wife Jama, along with their sons Sam and Max live in Maynardville, TN, just outside Knoxville, TN.

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Lanna Keck–Smith is a blood born Volunteer of the great state of Tennessee. She was honored by recording the very first State Southern Gospel Anthem that was adopted by the House and Senate in 2000. She served as the Governor’s Ambassador for The Department of Education in school systems all through the state of Tennessee. She has been specializing in commercial insurance for over 4 years. She is a wife and mother of 1. Lanna’s special interest include not only singing/songwriting but also culinary/ pastry Arts.