With a lifelong passion for antiques and collectibles, I’ve been immersed in this world since I was old enough to raise a bidding paddle. By age 12, I was actively bidding at live auctions, and I later worked my way through college at a local antique store, gaining hands-on knowledge of inventory, valuation, and customer service.

After earning a business degree from the University of Wyoming, I spent years in the corporate world before retiring in 2009 to pursue my true calling full-time in the antiques and collectibles market. Since then, I’ve built an impressive track record, including selling over 55,000 items on eBay and sourcing treasures from every corner of the second-hand world—auctions, estate sales, yard sales, flea markets, private picks, and thrift stores.

My expertise is backed by formal training: I hold a diploma from the Asheford Institute of Antiques, the world’s foremost school for antiques, collectibles, and appraisal studies, and I am a PACC Certified Appraiser (Professional Appraiser Code of Conduct), ensuring accurate, ethical, and professional valuations.

For the past 16 years, I’ve dedicated myself to hunting down exceptional items and helping families and estates turn their treasures into meaningful sales. Now, through the HiBid platform, I bring that same dedication and knowledge to online estate sales—making the process seamless, transparent, and rewarding for sellers while connecting buyers with authentic, high-quality pieces.

Whether you’re liquidating an estate, downsizing, or simply looking for your next great find, I’m here to guide you every step of the way with integrity, experience, and a genuine love for the hunt.