Jeffrey "Ding" Stansberry, Auctioneer, StanRich Auctions Partner

Jeffrey “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 & 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 Manheim Nashville, Manheim Tennessee and 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 was 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.

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, StanRich Auctions Partner

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.

His most recent achievement was during the 2008 National Auctioneers Association Convention held in Nashville, TN where Richardson became a top five finalist during the International Ringman Championship

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

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Justin Ochs, Auctioneer, StanRich Staff and Auction Marketing Director

Justin Ochs' talents and abilities made him a much sought after addition to StanRich Auctions. He holds Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas State University and a Masters Degree in Event Management from Middle Tennessee State University. His capabilities to organize, set goals, manage tasks and his passion for the auction business make him a huge asset to StanRich.

Ochs' diverse work experience also includes being a successful and sought after announcer for both shows and auctions on a national level. His voice has been heard at such events as; the AQHA World Championship in Oklahoma City, the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, OH, the AQHA Select World Championship in Amarillo, Texas, the All American Reigning Futurity in Las Vegas and countless other events.

Justin now serves on the auction staff and is an announcer for Barrett Jackson "The World's Greatest Collector Car Event" in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Mr. Ochs is also an approved Instructor for Nashville Auction School in Tullahoma, TN.  His lecture topics include automobile auctions, horse auctions, and the auction chant. He also serves on the wholesale automobile auction, Manheim Nashville.

After winning the Tennessee Auctioneer's Association Rookie Bid-Calling Champion, Justin went on to compete and be named the 2009-'10 Tennessee State Champion Auctioneer.

Ochs is a graduate of the Tennessee School of Real Estate and Missouri Auction School. Ochs has served his auctioneer apprenticeship under the Tennessee Auctioneer Association Hall of Famer, Jack Holbrook.

Justin and his new bride, Kelly, make their home in Gallatin, Tennessee.

Tom Mottern

Tom brings 46 years experience in the financial services industry to StanRich Auctions.

A native of Johnson City, TN, Tom is a graduate of the University of Tennessee majoring in Marketing and Advertising and earned his degree while working fulltime as an on-air personality at two Knoxville radio stations. Following military service and a career in commercial radio, he joined the Hamilton National Bank in his hometown in 1963 as vice president for business development and commercial lending. Named president and CEO of the bank in 1969, Tom was appointed Tennessee’s Commissioner of Banking in 1979 and served in that capacity during the Alexander first term.

After a period of bank consulting which included CEO positions at two banks, his activities in the industry included work with credit unions located in five states including on site supervision of a troubled institution in Dodge City, Kansas. From 1987 until 1993 he served as president and CEO of Mutual Guaranty Corporation located in Chattanooga, a consulting client.

Tom finished his eclectic career with the last 15 years spent as CEO and director of First Century Bank and as president and director of Claiborne Holding Company in Tazewell, Tennessee.

Always active in community affairs and his church, Tom and his wife Marie live in Knoxville and try to keep track of their sixteen children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

William McIntosh, Auctioneer, StanRich Marketing Associate, Kentucky

William McIntosh hails from the scenic Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. William grew up on the family farm where they grew tobacco and raised cattle. His childhood was often spent at the local sale barn listening to the chant of the auctioneer. From a young age William was enamored with auctions and his entire professional career has focused on some segment of the auction industry.

William brings over fifteen years experience to the StanRich Team. Mr. McIntosh’s experience includes real estate development and marketing, purebred cattle and horse auctions, and benefit auctions. More particularly he has managed the longest running Gelbvieh Cattle sale in the Southeast, staffed both real estate and seedstock sales in every region of America as well as Canada and regularly sells at the United Produces Stockyard in central Kentucky.

Mr. McIntosh is the former Asst. Director of Marketing for the National Gelbvieh Association where his duties encompassed advertising campaign sales, auction staffing and sale management and consulting.

Finally, William majored in Ag Communications at the University of Kentucky and holds a Kentucky Auctioneer License.

William is anxious to assist Kentuckians in the successful marketing of their assets through the auction method and looks forward to building even more mutually beneficial business relationships in the Bluegrass state.

He makes his home near Lexington, Kentucky.
 

James A. “Jim” Buzzella, CAI, StanRich Marketing Associate, Auctioneer & Licensed Real Estate Broker, Florida

Jim Buzzella, CAI is an accomplished auctioneer and a licensed real estate broker with extensive knowledge and over 25 years of experience in the auction industry. His primary goal is to promote the Auction Method of Marketing as the key vehicle to convert real estate assets into available capital.

Buzzella is a native of Miami, Florida who became interested in the auction business when one of his brothers expressed plans to open an auction house in Lake City. From the moment he graduated from auction school Jim found his calling. Over the span of his career he has worked in a variety of venues. He is one of three auctioneers who assist the U.S. Department of Treasury/ U.S. Customs Auctions in Florida and Puerto Rico. He has worked as an automobile auctioneer for a number of corporations in Florida and Georgia and served as a contract auctioneer for numerous real estate firms in Florida and other states.

Jim is the instructor for the Accredited Preparatory Auction Program at Miami Dade College. He is a 1996 graduate of the Certified Auctioneers Institute and the 1997 Florida State Auctioneer Champion. This life member and former director of the Florida Auctioneers Association is also a member of the National Auctioneers License Law Officials Association.

Jim makes his home in Palmetto Bay, Florida.

Scott Roberts, Auctioneer, StanRich Marketing Associate, Georgia

Scott Roberts has been in the auction industry for 17 years. In that time he has been on the staff of many real estate auctions, purebred livestock, wholesale automobile, farm equipment.

Roberts hales from an active auction family and has been involved in the auction business since the age of 10. His family has owned and operated a purebred horse auction in Dothan Alabama for over 35 years where his auction career began. It is believed to be the longest running horse auction in the state of Alabama. At the age of 12 he was calling a portion of the sales, and he is currently principle auctioneer for the company. Over time Scott has conducted and/or managed many of the top horse auctions in the country.

Scott began selling wholesale car auctions in 2003. He currently serves as auctioneer at IAA Tifton Ga., Manheim Metro Atlanta Ga., IAA South Forest Park Ga., South Georgia Auto Auction Albany Ga., Lauderdale-Miami Auto Auction (Ford Factory Sale) Ft. Lauderdale Fl. and Lauderdale-Miami Auto Auction (Ford Credit Sale) Ft. Lauderdale Fl.

Scott has also conducted many farm equipment auctions in the state of Georgia. He currently conducts 3 antique tractor and equipment auctions per year.

Roberts became a licensed real estate professional in 2001. He has been involved in many auctions from large tracts of farmland to smaller residential properties. Most recently he was involved in the sale of 1000 acres of farmland in rural South Georgia.

Scott graduated from Missouri Auction School in August of 1999. He currently makes his home in Moultrie, Georgia with his wife, Kayla, and their two daughters, Makaelyn and Addy.

Lanna Keck–Smith, Miss Tennessee 1997, StanRich Media Personality

Lanna’s bright personality, pageantry smile and presence are quickly becoming recognized in promoting StanRich Auctions. This able spokesperson’s services are utilized for television and radio advertising for StanRich and she will be featured in upcoming marketing programs for the auctions of StanRich, as well as, upcoming educational “Webinars” and video web casts.

In addition to being an accomplished recording artist and Lanna is a featured soloist for the Sevier Heights Baptist Church Choir, which performs their Christmas concert for thousands each Christmas season at the University of Tennessee’s Thompson-Boling Arena.

Lanna is a blood born Volunteer of the great state of Tennessee. Recording the very first State Southern Gospel Anthem, which was adopted, by the House and Senate in 2000 honored her. 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. Lanna’s special interests include not only singing/songwriting but also culinary/ pastry arts.

She and her husband, Eddie, make their home in Knoxville, Tennessee with their daughter, Lauren.