About Us

Johnson Auctioneering provides personalized service to all types of organizations and non-profit agencies coordinating benefit auctions. From casual events that include the whole family to black-tie auctions filled with celebrities and politicians, Johnson Auctioneering will tailor their style to help your cause generate the most funds possible.

With Johnson Auctioneering, you receive more than an auctioneer for your event. We bring our team of professionals which include not only professional auctioneers, but professional bid assistants! We feel this makes a huge difference in the live auction, having professional bid assistants that know how to work a crowd and keep the energy and excitement in the room...which invariably results in more money raised.

At Johnson Auctioneering, we have conducted benefit auctions for many, many different organizations. We bring a very high level of energy, enthusiasm and excitement to our auctions. The comment we hear the most after our auctions from those in attendance is "that was so much fun!" We feel if those attending are having fun, they're more apt to spend money and support a very worthwhile cause.

ROD JOHNSON

Rod Johnson is one of the premier benefit auctioneers in the nation. He has accomplished a lot in the auction industry. Rod was a finalist in the 2009 International Auctioneer Championship, is a past Minnesota and Wisconsin State Champion Auctioneer, and the 2009 Wisconsin State Champion Bid Assistant. He credits his success to the fact that he absolutely loves the auction business. He has obtained the Benefit Auction Specialist designation from the National Auctioneers Association. Less than 1% of Auctioneers throughout North America hold the BAS designation. Rod will provide excellent consultation for your organization, which includes everything from item acquisition, streams of revenue, the timeline for the evening and much, much more.

He is not only a top notch auctioneer, but also a professional emcee and public speaker. Rod spent a number of years in the broadcast industry, and has served as the public address announcer for the Minnesota Timberwolves for over 15 years. He thoroughly enjoys traveling throughout the nation conducting many benefit auctions annually.

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

• International Auctioneer Championship Finalist in 2010
• 2009 Wisconsin State Champion Bid Assistant
• 2007 Minnesota State Champion Auctioneer
• 2007 Wisconsin State Champion Auctioneer
• 2006 Wisconsin Auctioneers Association Reserve Champion
• 2006 Wisconsin Auctioneers Association Novice Champion
• Elected as director for the Minnesota State Auctioneers Association
• Emceed the Governor's Inaugural Celebration
• NAA designation of "Benefit Auctioneer Specialist"
• NAA designation of "Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate"
• Appeared in the 20th Century Fox movie, Joe Somebody

JOE MELLEM

Joe Mellem was named Wisconsin's Novice Auctioneer of the year in 2010, an honor bestowed upon an auctioneer who has been in the business for less than five years. Joe has a passion for the auction industry which is very evident by his energy and enthusiasm. He has conducted many benefit auctions throughout the Midwest and is also an accomplished bid assistant.