{"id":15,"date":"2016-05-11T17:15:57","date_gmt":"2016-05-11T17:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/msaa.org\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2025-09-08T18:31:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T18:31:13","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/msaa.org\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<body><p><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title2\">About Us<\/h1>\n<div class=\"entry-content2\">\n<p data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"225\"><strong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"223\">Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence in 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"569\">Founded in 1951, the Michigan Auctioneers Association (MAA) is the oldest and largest organization representing professional auctioneers in Michigan. For 75 years, the MAA has been dedicated to advancing the auction profession, providing education, advocacy, and resources to support its members and promote the auction method of marketing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"1000\">The Association hosts semiannual meetings, educational seminars, and networking events, publishes the nationally award-winning quarterly magazine <em data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"745\">The Michigan Auction Gavel<\/em>, and actively represents auctioneers\u2019 interests with state agencies and the Michigan Legislature. Through its legislative efforts and educational initiatives, the MAA continues to elevate the professionalism and success of auctioneers across the state.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1432\">The MAA has grown into a pillar of the auction industry, recognized for its leadership and innovation. The Association and its members have consistently earned top marketing awards, and its website \u2014 now promoted as <strong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1246\">FindMichiganAuctions.com<\/strong> \u2014 is one of the premier auction listing platforms in the country, featuring over 400 auctions daily and leveraging the latest technology to connect buyers and sellers across Michigan.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1725\">The MAA has also had the distinct honor of hosting the National Auctioneers Association Conference three times: first in 1957 in Lansing; again in 1999 for the NAA\u2019s 50th Anniversary at the Amway Grand Hotel and DeVos Place in Grand Rapids; and most recently in 2016, also in Grand Rapids.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1953\">As it celebrates its 75th Anniversary in 2026, the Michigan Auctioneers Association remains committed to innovation, advocacy, and education \u2014 ensuring the continued success of Michigan\u2019s auctioneers for generations to come.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>For more info about the MAA, it\u2019s history and current events, click on the following links.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/msaa.org\/index.php\/auction-marketing-competition\/\">Advertising Competition Winners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/msaa.org\/index.php\/auctioneer-champions\/\">Auctioneer Champions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/msaa.org\/index.php\/ringman-champions\/\">Ringman Champions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/msaa.org\/index.php\/board-and-directors\/\">Board of Directors and Committees<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/msaa.org\/index.php\/hall-of-fame\/\">Hall of Fame<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/msaa.org\/index.php\/past-presidents-and-life-members\/\">Presidents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/msaa.org\/index.php\/msaa-auxiliary\/\">MAA Auxiliary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/msaa.org\/index.php\/maa-honorary-auctioneers\/\">MAA Honorary Auctioneers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br>\nThe Michigan Auctioneers Association is also proud members of:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>National Auctioneers Association<\/li>\n<li>National Auctioneers License Law Officials Association<\/li>\n<li>Nonprofit Network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1773\" src=\"\/\/msaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Small-naabanner.jpg\" alt=\"Small naabanner\" width=\"74\" height=\"80\" loading=\"lazy\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1774\" src=\"\/\/msaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Small-nalloa_logo.jpg\" alt=\"Small nalloa_logo\" width=\"228\" height=\"80\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1775\" src=\"\/\/msaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Small-NPN-Logo1.jpg\" alt=\"NPN Logo\" width=\"416\" height=\"80\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/msaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Small-NPN-Logo1.jpg 416w, https:\/\/msaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Small-NPN-Logo1-300x58.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content2\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>*Articles posted are to be used for informational purposes only. \u00a0The views and opinions expressed are those of the contributing authors and editors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Michigan Auctioneers Association, it\u2019s Board of Directors, Members or its advertisers. \u00a0Views and opinions expressed by individual members, employees, advertisers and affiliates do not necessarily represent the views of the Michigan Auctioneers Association. \u00a0The Michigan Auctioneers Association is an equal opportunity organization and seeks to include qualified individuals and businesses in all phases of its activity. 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