Iowa Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame

IOWA AUCTIONEERS ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME

The Hall of Fame inductee is a prestigious recognition that was established in 1974 to honor an individual who embodies qualities such as honesty, high ethical standards, a spirit of sharing, a strong presence within their community and the Iowa State Auctioneers, and substantial contributions to the auction profession.

Each year, at the annual Conference, this distinguished individual is celebrated.

The selection of new inductees is entrusted to existing Hall of Fame members, and the induction ceremony takes place during a special presentation at the annual Conference.

** No Convention in 2021

TJ DeMoss,
Albia
2024

Jodi Sweeney-Egeland, Waukon
2023

Paul McCartan
Stewartville, MN
2022

Chris Richard
Mt. Pleasant
2020

Larry Crow
Guthrie Center
2019 

Martha Boyle
Holstein
2018

Burton Prunty
Allerton
2017

Jeff Hoyer
Hillsboro
2016

Carl Jackson
Johnston
2015

Jim Huff
Mount Pleasant
2014

Darrell Cannon
Palo
2013

Jim McGuire
Holstein
2012

Bob Humpal
Ft. Atkinson
2011

Ed Shover
Anamosa
2010

Tom Olson
Calamus
2009

Larry Sears
Grinnell
2008

Bob Crittenden
Afton
2007

George DeWitt
Council Bluffs
2006

Gary Littrel
Bettendorf
2005

Jerilyn Bergthold
Fort Madison
2004

Dennis Starling
Calamus
2003

Jerry Jones
New London
2002

Jeff Sweeney
Waukon
2001

R.K. Welander
Pomeroy
2000

Brent Wears
CAI, Solon
1999

Gregory Morehead*
Albia 
1998

Clarence Prange
Charles City
1997

Edwin Menke, Jr.
West Point
1997

Leland McCarville
Cresco
1996

Merv Hilpipre
Cedar Falls
1995

Gene Harris*
Marshalltown
1994

Wilbur Swartzendruber
Wellman
1993

Ray Sweeney
Waukon
1992

1991  Mac Greentree, Decorah

1990  Dale Smith, Pocahontas

1989  Gordon E. Taylor, Mason City

1988  John Swartzendruber, Wayland *

1987  Wayne Stewart, Audubon *

1986  Norman Bonsselot, Calamus

1985  Howard Johnson, Story City

1984  Jay Arnold, Mallard

1983  Robert Mallinger, Sigourney

1982  Irving Leonard, Elkader

1981  Warren Collins, Jesup *

1980  Harold Van Syoc, New London *

1979  Leland Dudley, Hampton *

1978  Elmer Gronewald, Donahue

1977  Howard Buckles, Keosauqua *

1976  Earl Thies, Ames *

1975  Lyle Erickson, Cresco

1974  Carl Setterberg, Burlington

1974  Al Bos, Carroll

1974  Wendell Ritchie, Marathon *

1974  Forrest (Mike) Bloomer, Glenwood

(*NO LONGER WITH US )