Experience is the key that distinguishes auctioneer Rick Garnhart of German Valley, Illinois, from his peers.  He has a long list of accomplishments which account for his success.

Being the manager of a farm and cattle operation, Rick knows farmers and the farming business.  He has auctioned some of the largest farm machinery and cattle auctions in the area.  Several  farm land auctions have grossed over one million dollars.  He is also a former auctioneer for AAA Livestock Exchange.

Rick, who has an Agribusiness degree, is also a graduate of Reisch College  of Auctioneering, Mason City, Iowa, and has 30+ years of valuable experience as an auctioneer.

Rick actively participates in several antique organizations, service, and fraternal organizations and is a member of the State and National Auctioneers Association.

Qualifications and Experience

Educations & Special Training

Reish Auction College, Mason City, Iowa - 1970

Highland Community College, Associates Degree in Agribusiness, 1971

Professional Memberships

State Auctioneer License #040000901

National Auctioneer's Association

Experience

Auctioneer for 30+ Years

Appraiser of Farm Equipment & Land, Antiques, & Personal Property

Pro-Auctions,Owner

Public Auction Service

Freeport Auction Service

All types of sales including Real Estate, Personal & Business Liquidations

Polled Hereford Cattle

Clients

State Bank of Davis

German-American State Bank

State Bank of Freeport

Bank of Juda

Winnebago National Bank

Area Attorneys

Rockford District Bankruptcy Court