Our Team
Bill Sheridan, CAI
President
517-719-0768
bill@sheridanauctionservice.com
Education
Lansing Community College, Lansing, Michigan
Associate Degree in Business
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelors of Science Degree, Animal Science
Certified Auctioneers Institute, Indiana University
Auction Marketing Institute, Kansas City, Missouri
Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate (AARE)
Reisch World-Wide College of Auctioneering, Mason City, Iowa
Auction Marketing Institute, Kansas City, Missouri
GPPA, Personal Property Appraiser
Holloway’s Real Estate Institute, Lansing, Michigan
Appraisal One
Appraisal Two
Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice
Real Estate Law
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Agriculture Appraisers (ASAA)
American Society of Farm Equipment Appraisers
Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI)
International Society of Appraisers (ISA)
International Society of Livestock Appraisers
Livestock Marketing Association (LMA)
Michigan Association of Realtors
Michigan State Auctioneers Association (MSAA)
National Association of Realtors (NAR)
National Auctioneers Association (NAA)
National Cattleman’s Beef Association (NCBA)
Greater Lansing Association of Realtors (GLAR)
Jackson Area Association of Realtors (JAAR)
Areas of Specialty
Auction Project Manager: Farm Machinery, Business Liquidation, Real Estate Auctions, and Estate Auctions
Real Estate Broker
Agricultural Marketing
Purebred Livestock Marketing
Professional Appraising
Oil and Gas Lease Auctions
Related Experience
Owner, Sheridan Realty & Auction Co.
Owner/Manager, Owosso Livestock Sales Company
Active farm machinery, livestock, auctioneer and appraiser since 1975
Stockholder, The Brokerage Land Company
Real Estate Broker, Licensed
Auctioneer, Licensed in the State of Indiana and State of Ohio
Real Estate Appraiser, Limited Licensed
Awards and Achievements
International Auctioneer Champion, National Auctioneers Association, 2002
National Auctioneers Association,
National Public Relations Committee
Long Range Planning Committee
National Membership Services Committee
Michigan Beef Expo, Past Chairman
Appointed by Governor John Engler to serve as Chairman of the Michigan Beef Industry Commission and the Michigan State Fair Authority
Instructor, Reppert Auction College, Auburn, Indiana
Livestock Merchandising, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Many State Auctioneer Association Conventions
State Champion Auctioneer, MI State Auctioneers Association, 1991
Michigan State Fair Champion Auctioneer, 1986
Education
Lansing Community College, Lansing, Michigan
Associate Degree in Business
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelors of Science Degree, Animal Science
Certified Auctioneers Institute, Indiana University
Auction Marketing Institute, Kansas City, Missouri
Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate (AARE)
Reisch World-Wide College of Auctioneering, Mason City, Iowa
Auction Marketing Institute, Kansas City, Missouri
GPPA, Personal Property Appraiser
Holloway’s Real Estate Institute, Lansing, Michigan
Appraisal One
Appraisal Two
Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice
Real Estate Law
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Agriculture Appraisers (ASAA)
American Society of Farm Equipment Appraisers
Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI)
International Society of Appraisers (ISA)
International Society of Livestock Appraisers
Livestock Marketing Association (LMA)
Michigan Association of Realtors
Michigan State Auctioneers Association (MSAA)
National Association of Realtors (NAR)
National Auctioneers Association (NAA)
National Cattleman’s Beef Association (NCBA)
Greater Lansing Association of Realtors (GLAR)
Jackson Area Association of Realtors (JAAR)
Areas of Specialty
Auction Project Manager: Farm Machinery, Business Liquidation, Real Estate Auctions, and Estate Auctions
Real Estate Broker
Agricultural Marketing
Purebred Livestock Marketing
Professional Appraising
Oil and Gas Lease Auctions
Related Experience
Owner, Sheridan Realty & Auction Co.
Owner/Manager, Owosso Livestock Sales Company
Active farm machinery, livestock, auctioneer and appraiser since 1975
Stockholder, The Brokerage Land Company
Real Estate Broker, Licensed
Auctioneer, Licensed in the State of Indiana and State of Ohio
Real Estate Appraiser, Limited Licensed
Awards and Achievements
International Auctioneer Champion, National Auctioneers Association, 2002
National Auctioneers Association,
National Public Relations Committee
Long Range Planning Committee
National Membership Services Committee
Michigan Beef Expo, Past Chairman
Appointed by Governor John Engler to serve as Chairman of the Michigan Beef Industry Commission and the Michigan State Fair Authority
Instructor, Reppert Auction College, Auburn, Indiana
Livestock Merchandising, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Many State Auctioneer Association Conventions
State Champion Auctioneer, MI State Auctioneers Association, 1991
Michigan State Fair Champion Auctioneer, 1986
Doug Sheridan, CAI
Vice President
517-749-7976
doug@sheridanauctionservice.com
Owner/Broker
Education
Michigan State University (MSU), East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Science Degree, Major in Animal Science and Minor in Agri-Business
Missouri Auction School, Kansas City, Missouri
Licensed Real Estate Broker, Michigan
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Michigan
Certified Auctioneer Institute,CAI
Certified Appraisers Guild of America,CAGA
Served on NAA Technology committee to draft (ATS)
Auction Technology Specialist designation.
Professional Affiliations
National Auctioneers Association (NAA)
National Association of Realtors (NAR)
Michigan State Auctioneers Association (MSAA)
Greater Lansing Association of Realtors (GLAR)
Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) Member
Michigan State University (MSU) Alumni
Areas of Specialty
Auction/Sale Manager, Farm Machinery, Industrial Liquidation, and Real Estate Auctions
Residential real estate sales agent
Buyer’s agent
Auction Marketing, Promotion, and Design
Purebred Livestock Marketing
Related Experience
Meadowbrook Insurance Group - Southfield, Michigan
Four years I served as the Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) National Loss Control Coordinator, LMA members and insureds, and provided risk management services to Stockyards and Feedlots across the country.
Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA)
Served as a liaison to Michigan Livestock Industry Alliance Programs; Michigan Beef Alliance and Michigan Sheep Alliance.
Awards and Achievements
Michigan State Auctioneer Bid Calling Champion, 2000
National Multi-Color Farm Machinery Advertising Award, 2002 Winner
Michigan Livestock Industry Scholarship, 1994 Winner
National FFA Scholarship, 1994 Winner
Michigan State University Block and Bridle Club, 1995-1996, President
Michigan State University livestock judging team, 1995-1996, Member
Michigan FFA Job interview contest, 1993 State Runner-Up
Owner/Broker
Education
Michigan State University (MSU), East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Science Degree, Major in Animal Science and Minor in Agri-Business
Missouri Auction School, Kansas City, Missouri
Licensed Real Estate Broker, Michigan
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Michigan
Certified Auctioneer Institute,CAI
Certified Appraisers Guild of America,CAGA
Served on NAA Technology committee to draft (ATS)
Auction Technology Specialist designation.
Professional Affiliations
National Auctioneers Association (NAA)
National Association of Realtors (NAR)
Michigan State Auctioneers Association (MSAA)
Greater Lansing Association of Realtors (GLAR)
Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) Member
Michigan State University (MSU) Alumni
Areas of Specialty
Auction/Sale Manager, Farm Machinery, Industrial Liquidation, and Real Estate Auctions
Residential real estate sales agent
Buyer’s agent
Auction Marketing, Promotion, and Design
Purebred Livestock Marketing
Related Experience
Meadowbrook Insurance Group - Southfield, Michigan
Four years I served as the Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) National Loss Control Coordinator, LMA members and insureds, and provided risk management services to Stockyards and Feedlots across the country.
Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA)
Served as a liaison to Michigan Livestock Industry Alliance Programs; Michigan Beef Alliance and Michigan Sheep Alliance.
Awards and Achievements
Michigan State Auctioneer Bid Calling Champion, 2000
National Multi-Color Farm Machinery Advertising Award, 2002 Winner
Michigan Livestock Industry Scholarship, 1994 Winner
National FFA Scholarship, 1994 Winner
Michigan State University Block and Bridle Club, 1995-1996, President
Michigan State University livestock judging team, 1995-1996, Member
Michigan FFA Job interview contest, 1993 State Runner-Up
Bim Franklin
Past Chairman of the Board
Bim Franklin played an integral part of our auction development and continues to be remembered as a vital component of our family's success.
Bim passed away June 19, 2007
Bim passed away June 19, 2007
Dave Trout
Realtor
517-525-0174
Real estate listing agent
The Sheridan Team is proud to introduce their newest member to the real estate division of Sheridan Realty & Auction Company.
Dave Trout, an active member of the Mason community, brings a wealth of sales experience and talent gained through over 40 years with wholesale grocery and equipment companies.
Dave began work as a sales representative for Associated Grocers, formerly known as Lansing Wholesale Grocery Company. Through the years Dave advanced with the firm and was involved in mergers and acquisitions during his time at Associated Grocers.
After 21 years Dave changed positions selling refrigeration equipment to supermarkets throughout the region. Dave has been a leader and success in the Michigan sales force for many years and the Sheridan family is excited to work with such experience.
Sheridan Realty & Auction Co. is a full service real estate and auction marketing company located in Mason, MI specializing in residential real estate listings, real estate auctions, and personal property auctions throughout the state. The family has been serving the area for over 30 years.
William Sheridan together with partner and son Doug Sheridan are real estate brokers and Realtors. Sheridan Realty & Auction Company is a leader in the marketing business and has been recognized on both the state and national level for their excellence in performance and marketing.
The Sheridan Team is proud to introduce their newest member to the real estate division of Sheridan Realty & Auction Company.
Dave Trout, an active member of the Mason community, brings a wealth of sales experience and talent gained through over 40 years with wholesale grocery and equipment companies.
Dave began work as a sales representative for Associated Grocers, formerly known as Lansing Wholesale Grocery Company. Through the years Dave advanced with the firm and was involved in mergers and acquisitions during his time at Associated Grocers.
After 21 years Dave changed positions selling refrigeration equipment to supermarkets throughout the region. Dave has been a leader and success in the Michigan sales force for many years and the Sheridan family is excited to work with such experience.
Sheridan Realty & Auction Co. is a full service real estate and auction marketing company located in Mason, MI specializing in residential real estate listings, real estate auctions, and personal property auctions throughout the state. The family has been serving the area for over 30 years.
William Sheridan together with partner and son Doug Sheridan are real estate brokers and Realtors. Sheridan Realty & Auction Company is a leader in the marketing business and has been recognized on both the state and national level for their excellence in performance and marketing.
Larry Sheridan
Real Estate Appraiser
517-331-5270
Limited Licensed Appraiser
1975 Lansing Community College, Associates Degree – Biology
1978 Bachelors of Science Degree – M.S.U. – Animal Science
1979-1988 Howell Livestock Auction Co.
1980 Graduate Missouri Auction School
1987 Real Estate Salespersons License – Hollaway Institute
1989-Present Sheridan Realty & Auction Co.
1993-2000 Michigan Livestock Credit Corporation – Loan Officer
1999 Indiana Agricultural Banking School
2000-2006 Michigan State University Extension
2000-2002 Completed 30 hours of Graduate level course work at M.S.U. Courses included: Business Finance,
Environmental Law, and Statistical Analysis.
2006 Real Estate Appraisal “One”
2006 Real Estate Appraisal “Two”
2006 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
2006 Limited Real Estate Appraiser License # 1201072711
2006 Real Estate Law
2006 Broker’s Preparation
2006 Member of National Auctioneers Association
2006 Member of Michigan Auctioneers Association
2007 Real Estate Broker’s License # 6504323627
1975 Lansing Community College, Associates Degree – Biology
1978 Bachelors of Science Degree – M.S.U. – Animal Science
1979-1988 Howell Livestock Auction Co.
1980 Graduate Missouri Auction School
1987 Real Estate Salespersons License – Hollaway Institute
1989-Present Sheridan Realty & Auction Co.
1993-2000 Michigan Livestock Credit Corporation – Loan Officer
1999 Indiana Agricultural Banking School
2000-2006 Michigan State University Extension
2000-2002 Completed 30 hours of Graduate level course work at M.S.U. Courses included: Business Finance,
Environmental Law, and Statistical Analysis.
2006 Real Estate Appraisal “One”
2006 Real Estate Appraisal “Two”
2006 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
2006 Limited Real Estate Appraiser License # 1201072711
2006 Real Estate Law
2006 Broker’s Preparation
2006 Member of National Auctioneers Association
2006 Member of Michigan Auctioneers Association
2007 Real Estate Broker’s License # 6504323627
Jason Buher
Appraisal Coordinator/ Chattel Appraiser
517-256-3427
Education & Specialized Training:
Graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Major - Animal Science
Minor - Agribusiness
Graduate of Certified Appraisers Guild of America – Missouri Auction School, Branson,MO
Graduate Personal Property Appraiser – NAA, Kansas City, KS
Experience:
20 years Farm Management – machinery procurement and sales, maintenance and repair
22 years Purebred Livestock management, marketing, consulting and purchasing
3 years custom equipment modification and construction
Licensed (CDL) truck driver and certified heavy equipment operator since 1992
Auction and Sales Management for Sheridan Realty & Auction Co.- set-up, ring man, order buyer since 1998
Certified personal property appraiser since 2003
Member of 1994 Michigan State University Livestock Judging Team
Judge many regional, state, and local livestock shows
Professional Membership:
Certified Appraisers Guild of America
National Auctioneers Association
Michigan Farm Bureau
Michigan State University Alumni Association
American Angus Association
National Cattleman Association
Michigan Angus Association
Graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Major - Animal Science
Minor - Agribusiness
Graduate of Certified Appraisers Guild of America – Missouri Auction School, Branson,MO
Graduate Personal Property Appraiser – NAA, Kansas City, KS
Experience:
20 years Farm Management – machinery procurement and sales, maintenance and repair
22 years Purebred Livestock management, marketing, consulting and purchasing
3 years custom equipment modification and construction
Licensed (CDL) truck driver and certified heavy equipment operator since 1992
Auction and Sales Management for Sheridan Realty & Auction Co.- set-up, ring man, order buyer since 1998
Certified personal property appraiser since 2003
Member of 1994 Michigan State University Livestock Judging Team
Judge many regional, state, and local livestock shows
Professional Membership:
Certified Appraisers Guild of America
National Auctioneers Association
Michigan Farm Bureau
Michigan State University Alumni Association
American Angus Association
National Cattleman Association
Michigan Angus Association
Troy Crowe
Auction Sales Manager
Education
Baker College of Owosso
*Associate Degree in Management (1993)
*Bachelor Degree in Business Administration (1995)
*Master Degree (2007)
*Missouri Auction School, Kansas City, Missouri
*Licensed Real Estate
Professional Affiliations
*President of Corunna Public Schools Educational Foundation
*Co-chairman of Memorial Healthcare Foundation Fundraiser
*Member of Owosso Knights of Columbus
Areas of Speciality
*Auction Marketing, Livestock Marketing
*Auction Farm Machinery
*Booked and conducted auction sales
*Auctioneered in front of sizable crowds.
*Developed relationships with customers to take their valuables and turn them into their retirement.
Other Experience
*Vice President of Admissions, Director of Admissions, System Road Recruiter,
Admissions Advisor (Baker College of Flint)...Duties included: growing new student enrollment, developing new territory in Ohio, supervised 20-25 associates, developed new initiatives in high school markets, achieved record setting enrollment in a saturated market for six straight years.
Significant Skills
*Visioning, problem solving, team/consensus building, speaking, analyzing,
motivating, mentoring, strategic planning, encouraging, leadership, goal
setting, customer service.
Awards and Achievements
*Vice President of State FFA (1991-92)
Baker College of Owosso
*Associate Degree in Management (1993)
*Bachelor Degree in Business Administration (1995)
*Master Degree (2007)
*Missouri Auction School, Kansas City, Missouri
*Licensed Real Estate
Professional Affiliations
*President of Corunna Public Schools Educational Foundation
*Co-chairman of Memorial Healthcare Foundation Fundraiser
*Member of Owosso Knights of Columbus
Areas of Speciality
*Auction Marketing, Livestock Marketing
*Auction Farm Machinery
*Booked and conducted auction sales
*Auctioneered in front of sizable crowds.
*Developed relationships with customers to take their valuables and turn them into their retirement.
Other Experience
*Vice President of Admissions, Director of Admissions, System Road Recruiter,
Admissions Advisor (Baker College of Flint)...Duties included: growing new student enrollment, developing new territory in Ohio, supervised 20-25 associates, developed new initiatives in high school markets, achieved record setting enrollment in a saturated market for six straight years.
Significant Skills
*Visioning, problem solving, team/consensus building, speaking, analyzing,
motivating, mentoring, strategic planning, encouraging, leadership, goal
setting, customer service.
Awards and Achievements
*Vice President of State FFA (1991-92)
Loren Heller
South Eastern
734-216-9374
Livestock and farm machinery specialist
Sharon Davis
Real Estate Agent
517-676-9800
Sharon passed away on October 1st 2011. Sharon played an integral role in our company's growth and success and will be dearly missed.
Melody Rouse
Auction Coordinator / Marketing Director
517-676-9800
2003 Graduate of Michigan State University
Auction Coordinator / Marketing Director of Sheridan Realty & Auction Co.
Auction Coordinator / Marketing Director of Sheridan Realty & Auction Co.
Sheridan Realty & Auction Co.
740 S. Cedar St.Mason, MI 48854
517.676.9800
