Our Team

Sherri Ramstedt and Michael Hanley

Sherri Ramstedt Hanley
Owner/Auction Consultant
sherri@austinauctioneer.com

Sherri Ramstedt Hanley, is a graduate of the North Georgia School of Auctioneering. Her background is in professional non profit event planning and fundraising. Currently, she handles contract negotiations, consulting, client relations, logistics and ring-work with Michael Hanley serving as the principal auctioneer for her company.

Michael P. Hanley
Principal Auctioneer
michael@austinauctioneer.com

Michael P. Hanley is a 20 year veteran of the non profit industry and has been a Real Estate and Charity Benefit Auctioneer since 2003. His high energy approach brings fun, entertainment and spirited bidding to all of our events. Mike provides top notch volunteer and staff training and consulting to SR Custom Events and Auctions clients.

David Ackel

David has earned the prestigious title of State Champion Auctioneer. He was designated a “Colonel” of the State of Louisiana for his Auctioneer accomplishments. David grew up and worked in his family’s auction business in Louisiana.

He currently channels his auctioneering talents as a Charity Auctioneer and Live Auction consultant. David is also an experienced Investment advisor and has served as a Private Client Group Resource manager and Senior Financial Consultant.

David has a Masters Degree from the University of Louisiana and he and his wife Amanda have three young children.

Jim Sample

Jim is a Texas State Champion bid caller and instructor at the Texas Auction Academy and the Texas Auctioneer Association. He bid calls and does ring work for Liquidations and Fundraising Benefit Auctions.

Travis Kaddatz

Travis was raised in the auction business and is a second generation auctioneer. After returning from overseas serving in the US Army, Travis received his auctioneer license. He runs his family auction business and bid calls and does ring work with SR Custom Events and Auctions.

Phillip L. Pierceall

Phillip has been in the equestrian and auction business for ten years. He is a second generation auctioneer having a lifetime of experience in the auction industry specializing in the field of Event and Benefit Auctions.