Community

As the voice of the auction profession, the NAA holds the mission to serve its members through the four cornerstones of promotion, advocacy, education, and community. The community cornerstone provides opportunities for members to engage and support one another throughout social media, events and virtual conversations.

Questions?

Contact NAA at (913) 541-8084 or email memberservices@auctioneers.org.

Interested in joining the NAA Community Committee?

The National Auction Association is seeking passionate, forward-thinking members to help shape the future of our professional community. If you’re ready to build meaningful connections, foster member engagement, and support initiatives that strengthen the NAA network, consider applying for the NAA Community Cornerstone.

The application period for the 2026–2027 Community Cornerstone will be announced in the coming months. We encourage interested members to start preparing for the next cycle.

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible for the Advocacy Cornerstone, applicants must:

  • Be a current NAA member for at least three years
  • Hold at least one active NAA designation

If you meet both of these requirements, you’ll be eligible to move forward with the application process once it opens. If not, now is a great time to build your qualifications!

Have questions or want to learn more? Please reach out using the contact information listed above.

Use your voice and leadership to help grow and support the NAA community!

Community Committee

  • Naomi Lewis, CAI, AARE, BAS
    Naomi Lewis, CAI, AARE, BAS
    Benefit Auctioneer Specialist / Real Estate Advisor
    Chair (ends 2026)
  • Darron Meares
    Darron Meares
    Problem Solver Meares Property Advisors
    Vice Chair (ends 2026)
  • John Schultz, CAI, AMM
    John Schultz, CAI, AMM
    Chief Marketing & Technology Officer Grafe Auction Co.
    NAA Board Liaison (ends 2026)
  • John Beechy
    JB Auctions, LLC
    Member (ends 2026)
  • Shannon Eason
    Shannon Eason
    Founder, CEO Everything Gala, LLC
    Member (ends 2026)
  • Wayne Yoder
    Kaufman Realty & Auctions
    Member (ends 2027)
  • Justin Kennedy
    Owner Oklahoma Auction School
    Member (ends 2028)
  • Rob Knight
    Rob Knight
    Auctioneer Knight Property and Auction
    Member (ends 2028)