MAA 75th Anniversary Annual Conference

Sid Miedema, CAI, AARE, CMA
Miedema Asset Management Group
Byron Center, Michigan

Sid Miedema is a first-generation auctioneer who founded Miedema Auctioneering in 1984. Sid was honored to be inducted into the Michigan Auctioneers Association (MAA) Hall of Fame in 2005 and was MAA Bid Calling Champion in 1995. He also has served as Director and President of the MAA. He is a licensed real estate broker and member of CAR & MAR. Sid has been privileged to present seminars at several association events. Sid currently serves as CEO of the Miedema Asset Management Group and was the 2022/2023 President of the National Auctioneers Foundation. In recognition of his exceptional career and impact on the profession, Sid Miedema was inducted into the National Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame in 2025, one of the highest honors bestowed in the auction industry.

Guardians of the Gavel: Lessons in Legacy and Industry Evolution
A strategic look at what it takes to lead in auctions over a lifetime. National Auction Association Hall of Famers discuss career milestones, relationships, and resilience—plus the biggest advancements they’ve seen, from online platforms to data-driven marketing and hybrid events. Panelists: Scott Steffes, Bill Sheridan, Sid Miedema. Moderator: John Schultz