America's Auction Academy

Nine years ago, I started my auction journey.

At the time, I had no idea that one course would completely change the direction of my career — and honestly, the direction of my family’s life.

Most people still ask me what I do for my “real job.”

The answer is simple: auctions, marketplaces, and helping vehicles sell in competitive markets.

From inspections to wholesale operations, market expansion, online auctions, and now marketplace growth, this industry has taken me places I never expected. Along the way, I’ve had the chance to work with some incredible people and teams.

Over the last nine years, I’d venture to say that together, we’ve helped sell over a million vehicles.

That is hard to even wrap my head around.

What started as one step into the auction world turned into a career, a passion, and a path that changed everything for me and my family.

Grateful for the journey — and even more excited for what’s next. Chris Gunn, Powderly, TX, 2017 Texas/America’s Auction Academy Graduate

Congratulations to our June 2026 America’s Auction Academy Graduating Class! Onward and Upward!

Good Morning America! Day #3 of our AAA Hybrid class is in the books and what a day it was. Our class knocked it out of the park and raised over $8000 for our designated charities including St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital, Fellowship of Christian Auctioneers International and the NAA’s Legacy Youth Scholarship Committee. We wrap up classes today and it’s “Onward and Upward” for these future auctioneers!

America’s Auction Academy Fun Auction - 4 p.m., Sun. June 7th, Drury Inn, Frisco. Everyone Welcome!

Our June 2026 class spent the morning at Metro Auto Auction of Dallas. Our students are being exposed and learning from the best in the business!

MEMORIAL DAY 🇺🇸 REMEMBER AND HONOR

Support our Texas FFA Kids! God bless Texas and the Future Farmers of America! We are proud sponsors of this event.

𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝟒-𝐇 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐅𝐀 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 — 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠! 🎤
Learn from industry professionals, sharpen your communication skills, build confidence, and even try your hand at auctioneering yourself. Whether you dream of a future in the auction business or just want a unique experience, this is the place to start.
✅ Learn the basics of auctioneering
✅ Meet professionals in the industry
✅ Gain valuable leadership and speaking skills
✅ Open to youth ready to learn and have fun
𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐧𝐨𝐰 (scan the QR code) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

Members--please share with your local FFA chapters, County Extension Agents and any youth!