Cates Auction & Realty Co., Inc.

JEFF CATES - President, Chief Auctioneer
jeff@catesauction.com
As the third generation owner, Jeff has been involved in the auction industry his entire life and has had the unusual opportunity to learn from the best. He is a former Missouri State Champion Auctioneer and has been a finalist in the International competition. Jeff served as an instructor at the Missouri Auction School and has earned coveted designations as "Certified Auctioneer", "Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate", and "Certified Estate Specialist". He is also a licensed Real Estate Broker in Missouri and Kansas.

GREG DUNCAN - Vice President
greg@catesauction.com
Greg adds 20 years of management and sales expertise to the Cates team. With a colorful background including university teaching, operations & executive management, corporate training, sales development, small business ownership and city government, Greg is very comfortable leading and growing the staff at Cates. Greg is a licensed auctioneer and real estate agent.

SHANE MAXWELL - Auction Coordinator, Auctioneer, Realtor
shane@catesauction.com
With auctions as merely a "hobby" initially, Shane built a successful career in sales and small business management. He completed licensing as an auctioneer and worked in the auction industry for many years as a bid assistant and bid caller. Eventually his love of the auction industry became his full-time endeavor and as Auction Coordinator for Cates he manages the many details preparing for and executing each auction event. In 2009 Shane was a top 5 finalist in the International Ringman's Championship. Shane also coordinates the contract members of the Cates staff.

CATRINA DUNCAN - Marketing Coordinator
catrina@catesauction.com
After years of professional experience as a graphic designer for advertising agencies in Florida and Missouri, Catrina now enjoys working "in-house" for Cates. She is responsible for the company web site and brand advertising, as well as media placing and managing each multifaceted month-long campaign that preludes each auction. Her expertise in print layout and graphic design ensures that Cates flyers, brochures, ads and postcards have that polished edge that makes them stand out in the crowded real estate market. Her Cates advertising pieces have won numerous industry awards.

KIM MANGUM - Administrative & Marketing Assistant
kim@catesauction.com
Kim is responsible for the smooth administration of the many details behind the scenes of a successful auction event. This includes front line customer service, document and file management, coordination of open houses, showings, and closings, and communication with clients throughout the sale process. Prior to joining Cates, she has worked as an office manager and administrative assistant as well as doing job costing for the largest heating & cooling company in the Metro area. Her attention to detail helps keep the administrative aspect of our auctions on track and running smoothly.

ANDY JARRETT - Auction Customer Service Coordinator
andy@catesauction.com
A smooth running auction requires good technology and great staff. Andy oversees the auction day customer service operations including the mobile office, registrars, clerks, cashiers and the software and equipment behind it all. Andy has worked on both sides of the auction industry as an operations supervisor for an auction company and also as a professional buyer. He also brings valuable corporate management experience as well as the unique perspective of a small business owner. 

Ray Bucklew
Auctioneer / Realtor / Sales Consultant
Cell phone: 816-695-2163
ray@catesauction.com

Chad Bender
Business Development
Cell phone: 913-963-1979
chad@catesauction.com

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