GREAT WESTERN AUCTION & APPRAISAL SERVICES - Key Persons

Jeff Messer

Job Titles:
  • Certified Estate Specialist
  • Professional
Jeff Messer is a Professional Real Estate and General Auctioneer, Real Estate Broker for 28 years, Educator and Nationally known Speaker and Sales Trainer. Jeff is a member of the Asheville Board of Realtors, NAR, NCAR, NAA, AANC, TAA and many more professional organizations. Jeff has earned the Certified Auctioneers Institute ( CAI ) designation, the most highlyrespected educational designation in the auction industry. CAI graduates have theknowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality services to all types of clients. Jeff has "gone the extra mile" to offer the highest level of professionalism and the most up-to-date information when it comes to selling properties by earning the Accredited Auctioneer, Real Estate (AARE) designation. Offered through the National Auctioneers Association Education Institute, AARE courses cover topics such as property transfer, financial analysis and legal issues involving the sale of real estate by the auction method. Less than 1% of Auctioneers throughout North America hold the AARE designation. Jeff is a Graduate Personal Property Appraiser. He has done appraisals for federal, state and local courts; attorneys; insurance companies; IRS audits; estate taxes; Non-profit organizations; individuals; and many more! Jeff is a Certified Estate Specialist (CES). Through classroom training and years of experience, he is able to assist you or your clients in the professional dissolution and liquidation of an estate or personal assets.

John Mark Mathews

Job Titles:
  • Media / IT Director, Webmaster, Occasional Cashier

Pamela Messer

Job Titles:
  • Auction Manager, Administrator
Pam is responsible for administrative functions and auction operations. She also serves as Customer Service Representative and Executive Administrative Assistant. Pam assists in merchandising, inventory lotting, preparation of marketing materials, and website maintenance. On Auction day, she assists in registration, cashiering and clerking duties. Her extensive corporate background and skills developed supporting CEO's and COO's add to the professional image of Great Western Auction & Appraisal.

Pete Geisler

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Manager, Real Estate Broker, Ringman
Pete has over 30 years of Real Estate experience and has been involved in hundreds of Commercial, Residential and Agricultural transactions. Pete is a Certified Instructor of Real Estate by the Texas Real Estate Commission and teaches on a regular basis at the College level as well as for several proprietary schools. He is a member of the National Auctioneers Association as well as several Professional and Civic organizations.