JULIAN E. (JEB) HOWELL, III
After earlier careers as a geologist and real estate developer, Jeb joined the Resolution Trust Corporation in 1990, where he was selected to run the Atlanta office of RTC’s auction program, where he was responsible for the RTC’s first several hundred real estate auctions in the nation. These highly successful events resulted in the sale of billions of dollars of real estate back to the private sector.

In 1992, he left the RTC to head up the Atlanta office of a national auction firm, where he began a series of regular auctions-The Atlanta Quarterly/ Georgia Statewide Auction-which have established a regular “large auction” format for multiple seller/multiple property real estate auctions, and which Auction Management Corporation continues in GA, AL, FL, TN, NC, LA, MS AR, and SC.

SCOTT K. SCHWARTZ
Scott has been Chief Auctioneer with Auction Management Corporation since 1998. He is responsible for overseeing all auction operations of the firm.

Scott has been in the auction business for his entire professional career. While still in high school, he worked with Alfred A Robinson Company, a regional auction firm, in their Atlanta office. After graduating from Shorter College in 1991, he continued with this firm, conducting and managing multi-property auctions in GA, LA, and TN.

In 1993, he joined another Atlanta- based auction firm, where he served as sale manager and chief auctioneer for their multi-property auctions. While there, he conducted auctions in GA, AL, FL, SC, VA, and MN, among other states.

Scott is regarded as one of the top bid callers in the southeastern United States.

JEFFREY D. (JEFF) DUNCAN
Before Jeff entered the auction business, he spent eight years in the banking industry. After working three years with a southeastern regional auction firm he formed Palmetto Auction & Realty, Inc. As the business expanded, he formed J. Duncan & Associates in an effort to provide that same service to clients throughout the Southeast. After working on a cooperative basis for several years with Auction Management Corporation, he joined the firm as President and Broker of the Carolina division, in Clinton, SC.

Jeff is a graduate of Clemson University and South Carolina Bankers School. He also holds the CAI (Certified Auctioneers Institute) designation, as well as the Accredited Auctioneer, Real Estate (AARE) designation, held by only a small number of auctioneers throughout the United States and Canada.

TIMOTHY E. TISE
Tim recently joined the Atlanta office of Auction Management Corporation, after 24 years in the development and marketing of residential and condominium communities. He served as President of Realty Marketing Corporation and Vice President of Realty Development Corporation, where he developed and sold over 2,500 new homes and condominiums.

Tim is a Georgia licensed Broker and Auctioneer. He has a B.S. from University of Tennessee, a Masters in City Planning from Georgia Tech, and a Law degree from Woodrow Wilson College of Law. Tim is a licensed Private Pilot.

MARSHA H. HOWELL
Marsha is a licensed auctioneer and real estate broker. She assists in auction marketing and administration of our auctions. She has been in the real estate business for over 25 years. She began in property management and leasing with Johnstown Properties, then served for over 5 years as regional portfolio manager with Balcor, a national multifamily owner. After several years in new home sales, she moved into commercial leasing and sales for EBC and HQ/ Vantas, both national firms, before becoming Associate Broker with AMC Realty, an Auction Management Corporation affiliate. She works in the Atlanta office of Auction Management Corporation.

RICHARD SAMMONS
After working for AMC for several years on a contract basis, Rick joined us full time in late 2006. He has worked in the auction industry since 1988 and has participated in a wide range of auctions including land, homes, estates, and personal property sales. He is accomplished in contract negotiations and experienced in account management and client service.

Rick has also had a very colorful career in the music and entertainment industry. He was a Senior Account Executive with Muzak, LLC for over ten years and most recently served as Vice President of Sales for CEI - Atlanta.

CHRIS FISHER, CAI, CES
Chris joined the Auction Management Corporation team in June of 2007, where he serves as our Florida affiliate. Chris has been in the auction business nearly all of his life. After a 7 year stint in the Marine Corps, he re-joined his father in the family auction business, Fisher’s Auction and Appraisal, in 1986. As Co-Owner of Fisher’s Auction and Appraisal, he continues to serve Central Florida’s personal property auction needs. Chris has conducted nearly 3,000 auctions in Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan & New York. He has conducted Estate, Antique & Personal Property Auctions, Business Liquidations, Governmental, Bankruptcy, Charity & Real Estate Auctions. He is a graduate of the Certified Auctioneers Institute (C.A.I.) and the Certified Estate Professional (C.E.S.) Courses. He has attended both classes of the Graduate Personal Property Appraiser course. He is a past Director & Vice President and currently the President Elect of The Florida Auctioneers Association.

MARIO PIATELLI
Mario is President of The Piatelli Company, which is the West Coast division of Auction Management Corporation following a merger of operations in 2002. The Piatelli Company, founded by Mario in 1948, is the oldest continually operating auction company in California. Started in the wake of WW2 to handle the liquidation of war assets, by the 1960’s The Piatelli Company was conducting hundreds of real estate auctions per year. Mario has conducted most of the largest real estate auction transactions in California, including thousands of acres and millions of square feet of commercial real estate. He is unquestionably the best known auctioneer in California, having sold over 10,000 real assets in his career.

FREDRIC M. HAVENS
Prior to entering the auction business, Fred worked for 8 years as Account Executive for E.F. Hutton and Dean Witter, where he specialized in municipal bonds. In 1988, he opened and was responsible for the West Coast office of a national real estate auction firm. He joined The Piatelli Company at that time, where he has served as Vice President, and continued in that capacity with the merger of operations of The Piatelli Company and Auction Management Corporation in 2002.

EVAN S. HOWELL
Evan is responsible for the Houston TX office of Auction Management Corporation. He is very active in the Houston real estate market, and is listed as one of the top 150 Realtors out of 20,000 Houston Association of Realtor members. He is a licensed auctioneer and oversees our auctions in Texas and surrounding states. Besides his Broker and Auctioneer licenses, he is also a licensed Professional Engineer. He graduated from University o Alabama with a degree in Engineering in 1981. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and has extensive contacts within the Hispanic investment community in Texas. He also owns and manages over 200 properties in the Houston area.

RICKY HEATON
Rickey joined J. Duncan and Associates, Inc. in November 2004 after 15 years of sales, marketing and buying experience in the Retail, Technology Staffing, Advertising and Tobacco industries. His primary responsibilities are account management, new business development and sales.

Rickey is a South Carolina licensed Real Estate Agent. He has a B.S. in Political Science from Presbyterian College.

ROBERT GAMBRELL
Robert Gambrell is responsible for coordinating all elements of the auction event. From the necessary due diligence, working with local, county and state agencies, sale preparation, and event coordination, Robert makes sure that the properties are shown in their best light and ready for auction. Robert works in the Clinton SC office. He is a licensed South Carolina Real Estate Agent.