HAUGLAND'S ACTION AUCTION - Key Persons
Amber Haugland graduated from Divide County High School and received her bachelor of science degree in Agricultural Education from the University of Nebraska. Amber served as a state and national FFA officer, presenting leadership workshops across the state and country, utilizing public speaking skills she learned through this experience throughout the auction business. Amber has worked in real estate, agriculture lending, and now is an agent with Farmers Union Insurance in Crosby, North Dakota. Amber is the proud mom of…
Andrea "Andi" Haugland grew up on the family farm near Crosby, North Dakota, and graduated from Divide County High School. Andi, as we fondly call her, attended Mankato School of Auctioneering in 2016. She is currently attending North Dakota State University and majoring in Agricultural Business. This sweet and a ‘lil bit sassy auctioneer and bid caller has the true Haugland girl traits! She also loves athletics, values faith, family and farming, and has a heart of gold.
Job Titles:
- Clerk, Cashier, Bid Caller
Betty Brown grew up near Bismarck, North Dakota, but, in 1987 she and her husband Keith moved to Crosby and that is where they raised their four children. Betty works as the clerk technician for the Divide County Soil Conservation District. Both Keith and Betty have been actively involved in the Divide County Fair and 4-H programs for many years. Growing up on the farm, she knows her tools and equipment well, always handy and able to help wherever needed. She can be found clerking, cashiering or bid calling at auction sales. Betty jumps in whenever work needs to be done, and can outwork just about anyone. Betty spends much of her spare time with her grandkids and enjoys the outdoors. She has a great laugh and good heart!
Butch Haugland grew up on the family farm near Crosby, North Dakota. He attended NDSU and received his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Agricultural Education. Butch taught Agricultural Education and served as an FFA instructor for 32 years. Butch has always had a passion for agriculture and has operated a family-farm and ranch since the early 1970's. He started Haugland's Action Auction in 1984, enjoying auctioning and working with customers to create their vision in creating a successful sale. Butch…
Diane Haugland grew up in Kenmare, North Dakota. She and Butch have been married for more than 35 years and reside near Ambrose, North Dakota. Diane has always had a love for music and worked for many years as a music therapist at a local nursing home. Diane and Butch farm and ranch in addition to operating the auction company. Together they have four children and two grandchildren. Her strong values, ability to laugh and thoughtfulness towards others make her…
Drew Haugland graduated from Divide County High School and Dickinson State University with a degree in Ag Business. Sports have always been a passion for him, playing college football and having a wealth of sports knowledge. If you were ever on a game show and had only one lifeline, Drew is your guy to call! He can tell you who played first base on the 1962 Yankees team or who won the Heisman Trophy four years ago. Drew worked as…
Gary Rust is from Fortuna, North Dakota, and prior to working with Haugland's Action Auction was a self-proclaimed "auction junkie!" He anxiously awaits auction days because he loves auctions so much. He is a hard worker and valued on our team by all members. Gary has two grown children and several grandchildren. Gary serves on community boards, including the Western Area Water Supply. He works in a variety of capacities for the Fortuna community, including taking care of the needs of the Fortuna Port of Entry. Gary is one of the nicest people you will ever meet, so be sure to get to know him!
Known as "Mr. Fix-it" to our staff, Keith Brown sometimes gets called upon for the dirty jobs and grunt work. He can start any piece of equipment, whether a lawn mower, tractor or anything else. Originally from Baldwin, North Dakota, Keith and his wife Betty have resided in Crosby since 1987. For 33 years, Keith worked as the Divide County Extension Agent. Upon retiring from that position, Keith is now farming, hunting, and spending time with grandkids. At sales, he…
Kevin Rust hails from a town so small it's basically just him and his family! He hails from Alkabo, ND (or "Rustville" as they like to call it), and enjoys sports, family, joking around, and auctions. He is very personable and has a good time whatever he is doing! Kevin attends Montana State University in Bozeman and is majoring in Business Finance. He graduated from auction school in 2017 and is a great addition to the auction staff.
Marilyn Andrick hails from Crosby, North Dakota, where she raised her three children. She is now a proud grandmother and enjoys spending time with her family. Marilyn is the business office manager for the St. Luke's Medical Center. She has been the cashier for Haugland's Action Auction for nearly 25 years. When you go to check out, Marilyn's great smile will greet you, as she is a kind soul who loves interacting with our customers. But, it's also "business" with Marilyn, and she certainly can keep all of the guys in line! Her solid moral compass make her a strong woman component of our team.
Paige (Haugland) Uran graduated from Divide County High School and North Dakota State University with a degree in Agricultural Education. Paige is the youngest of the four Haugland kids and is a touch independent, a little bit of a spitfire, but has a kind heart. She served as a North Dakota State FFA officer, promoting agriculture education and leadership. Paige is our clerk, so she has the toughest job of all, listening to the sale all day and record each…
The youngest of our staff is Ryder Phelan. He has the most titles out of everyone including Item Delivery Man, Box Runner, Bid Caller and Ringman. Attending auctions since he was in diapers, the business seems to be in his blood. He already sets up auctions in the living room at home, practicing to be the the third generation of Haugland's Action Auction. He sometimes has a hard time not bidding or begging for things selling such as toy tractors,…