Staff Members
Kurt Aumann, CAI, ATS
CEO & President
Kurt Aumann grew up in the auction industry and graduated from auction school in 1982 at which time he became employed by Aumann Auction Inc. In 1995, he became Vice President and CEO of Aumann Auctions Inc., located in Nokomis, Illinois. He has also been a member of the National Auctioneers Association for over 16 years. Kurt has always been self employed in the auction industry but has been actively involved in consulting other industries about the auction profession for several years. He has consulted with several online auction companies regarding software development and performance. He has served as President of the Illinois State Auctioneers Association. He has also served on several boards including the National Auctioneers Association and currently sits on the National Auctioneer Association Education Institute. He has instructed at Lincoln Land Community College, the Certified Auctioneers Institute as well as numerous seminars and workshops across the country. Kurt is involved in several community efforts including serving on the Hillsboro Area Hospital Board and the Fusion Health & Fitness Board, a non-profit community fitness center. He is an avid reader and has written two books himself. He is a member of the Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana Auctioneers Associations and conducts approximately 100 auctions per year.
Nelson Aumann, NAA, CAI, AARE, CES, GRI, Broker
Auction Manager
217-254-3003
Nelson Aumann graduated from Fort Smith Auction School in Fort Smith, Arkansas in July of 1962, and in 1983 he graduated from the NAA. He is a past president of the Illinois Sate Auctioneers Association. In 2004 Nelson was inducted into the Illinois Sate Auctioneers Hall of Fame.
Nelson has a proven and impressive track record. He has conducted or worked over 5000 auctions in 36 states since 1962. Also, he has been on several NAA committees and in 2006 he was a judge for the NAA international bid calling contest. He is a realtor and holds the realtor GRI designation. His specialty is Real Estate Auctions.
Nelson has a proven and impressive track record. He has conducted or worked over 5000 auctions in 36 states since 1962. Also, he has been on several NAA committees and in 2006 he was a judge for the NAA international bid calling contest. He is a realtor and holds the realtor GRI designation. His specialty is Real Estate Auctions.
Jodi Reynolds CAI
COO
Jodi works hard to keep the office operations running smoothly. She works with auction managers to establish work crews and tend to auction day details. Jodi often works as cashier or staffs our information booth on auction day. She assists bidders and sellers throughout the auction process. Jodi is a member of the NAA and serves on the Conference and Show Education Committee. Jodi resides in rural Nokomis with her husband Kris and their four sons, Kaden, Kolin, Kyle and Konnor. She enjoys time with her family, scrapbooking and traveling.
Mark Sypherd, CAI
Auction Manager
Mark is one of Aumann Auctions, Inc.’s experts on farm toys. Mark’s specialties also include antique tractors, coins, vintage toys and firearms. Mark assists at bid calling and joins the ground crew on auction day. He travels throughout the country to assess the status of auctions and work on auction sites. Mark enjoys spending time with his wife Rose and their two children, A.J. and Amanda. Please call Mark, or email him for more information concerning your collection.
Becky Carter, CAI, CES, Realtor
Auction Manager
217-273-1564
Becky Carter has been a long time fan of auctions and enjoys helping Sellers liquidate both real estate and personal property by utilizing the auction method of marketing. Becky also enjoys working with Buyers and aiding them in locating the perfect piece of property for them or the “just right” item found at a personal property auction.
Becky holds an Illinois Auctioneer’s license and an Illinois Realtor’s license.
When not participating in auctions, Becky sits on two boards that give back to the community. Becky serves as the President of the Pana Educational Foundation for the Pana CUSD #8 and also serves as President of the Faith in Action board. Both groups are very active in the community. The Educational Foundation’s purpose is to raise monies that enable the foundation to provide scholarships to students furthering their education and also help provide “extras” to both teachers and students both in and out of the classroom setting. The Faith in Action group is an organization that provides assistance to the elderly population in a tri-county area.
Becky holds an Illinois Auctioneer’s license and an Illinois Realtor’s license.
When not participating in auctions, Becky sits on two boards that give back to the community. Becky serves as the President of the Pana Educational Foundation for the Pana CUSD #8 and also serves as President of the Faith in Action board. Both groups are very active in the community. The Educational Foundation’s purpose is to raise monies that enable the foundation to provide scholarships to students furthering their education and also help provide “extras” to both teachers and students both in and out of the classroom setting. The Faith in Action group is an organization that provides assistance to the elderly population in a tri-county area.
Terry Brinkman
Appraisal Assistant/Real Estate Agent
(217) 565-2241
Terry's job description includes scheduling appraisal appointments, gathering data for and typing appraisals, listing and showing real estate properties and maintaining the Aumann Realty website and files.
Terry and her husband are the parents of three children and currently have three amazing grandchildren in their lives.
Her leisure time includes hanging out with family and friends, reading, playing trivia games, and enjoying the outdoors.
Terry and her husband are the parents of three children and currently have three amazing grandchildren in their lives.
Her leisure time includes hanging out with family and friends, reading, playing trivia games, and enjoying the outdoors.
Ellen Crowe
Administrative Assistant
Ellen's friendly voice greets you when you call into the Aumann Auctions, Inc. offices. She helps bidders register to absentee bid and sign up for live, internet bidding. Also, Ellen tracks and answers the thousands of requests for brochures, catalogs and various other details. Ellen and her husband Terry reside in the Nokomis area and they enjoy attending St. Louis Cardinal games.
Kelly Aumann,CAI,AARE,CES
Auction Manager
Specializes in Real Estate Auctions - both Residential and Commercial
2010 President of the Mississippi Auctioneers Association
2 yrs as Vice-President of Mississippi Auctioneers Association
2008 Voted one of Mississippi's Top 50 Business Women
CAI designation the highest designation available to an auctioneer
AARE designation Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate
CES designation Certified Estate Specialist
GPPA designee Graduate Personal Property Appraiser
Antique dealer for over 15 years successfully evaluates and auctions antiques and other personal properties
Commercial and Industrial liquidations of equipment, tools, fixtures, and inventories
2010 President of the Mississippi Auctioneers Association
2 yrs as Vice-President of Mississippi Auctioneers Association
2008 Voted one of Mississippi's Top 50 Business Women
CAI designation the highest designation available to an auctioneer
AARE designation Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate
CES designation Certified Estate Specialist
GPPA designee Graduate Personal Property Appraiser
Antique dealer for over 15 years successfully evaluates and auctions antiques and other personal properties
Commercial and Industrial liquidations of equipment, tools, fixtures, and inventories
Jo Ann Bauman
Bookkeeper
217-563-2523 ext. 231
Jo Ann joined our staff in February, 2011 and is responsible for all Accounts Payables and processes our Employee Payroll. She works with the auction managers in order to facilitate settlement of auction expenses.
Jo Ann worked in the Accounting field for the State of Illinois for 28 years, 25 of those years at the Graham Correctional Center in Hillsboro, IL. She took the State's offer of early retirement in 2003 in order to stay home thru her daughter and son's Jr High and High School years. Jo Ann and her husband, Denny, reside in rural Nokomis. She loves spending time with her family and friends, making and sending homemade cards, traveling, and taking mission trips around the country to show God's love to those in need.
Jo Ann worked in the Accounting field for the State of Illinois for 28 years, 25 of those years at the Graham Correctional Center in Hillsboro, IL. She took the State's offer of early retirement in 2003 in order to stay home thru her daughter and son's Jr High and High School years. Jo Ann and her husband, Denny, reside in rural Nokomis. She loves spending time with her family and friends, making and sending homemade cards, traveling, and taking mission trips around the country to show God's love to those in need.
Kim Finley
Assitant Bookkeeper
217-563-2523 ext. 229
Kim assists our book keeper with the auction settlement process of our business. She works with the auction totals and makes payments to our sellers.
Kim worked as the Account Supervisor for Dept. of Corrections for 23 years before taking early retirement. Kim has also worked at Montgomery County Sheriff's office. In addition to the Sheriff's office she also has assited T&J Food and Treats of Nokomis.
Kim worked as the Account Supervisor for Dept. of Corrections for 23 years before taking early retirement. Kim has also worked at Montgomery County Sheriff's office. In addition to the Sheriff's office she also has assited T&J Food and Treats of Nokomis.
Alex Fuselier
Project Manager for the Tractor Division
Alex Fuselier is the Lead Project Manager for the Tractor Division of Aumann Auctions, Inc. He travels the country to meet with clients and organize the details of the auction catalog, manage marketing materials, and establish the logistics of auction day. Alex also works for MarkNet Alliance by providing technical support to members and assisting in the implementation of simulcast auctions.
Alex and his wife Maurie reside in Mississippi.
Alex and his wife Maurie reside in Mississippi.
Thomas Walsh
Auction Manager
I grew up in the Springfield, IL area attending and graduating from Southeast High School. I then attended and graduated from University of Eastern Illinois. I graduated from Eastern in 2006 with a bachelors, Immediately after I had a 4 month internship with ABC WICS News Channel 20. Following that I went to work for my families realestate company as the property manager. In 2010 I made the transition to being an auctioneer and immediately went to work with several local and national outfits. Combining my work experience and my life long effort of collecting rare antiques Auctioneering was an outstanding career choice. In Oct. of 2012 I and Aumann Auctions wed our interests and I became a full time auction manager. I am a member of the National Auctioneers Association and the Illinois State Auctioneers Association with plans on attending the Certified . I wholeheartedly believe in the auction process and look forward to future auctions with you.
Aumann Auctions, Inc.
20114 Illinois Route 16Nokomis, IL 62075
1-888-282-8648
