SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
PLEASE
DRINK —AND COLLECT— RESPONSIBLY.
The bourbons and experiences being auctioned are meant to be enjoyed and collected with care Some may be in your family for generations
ART FEEDS THE SOUL. WE SERVE A FEAST.
Step into a space designed to spark curiosity, restore your spirit, and bring people together As Kentucky’s oldest and largest art museum, the Speed Art Museum takes you on a journey through 6,000 years of imagination and creativity—from ancient artifacts to bold contemporary works Wander immersive galleries, experience thought-provoking films at Speed Cinema, and rediscover art’s power to inspire, challenge and connect us
Detail of A Bacchanal, about 1608 ‑ 1616; Oil on panel; 23 5/16 × 32 1/2 in (59 2 × 82 6 cm )
Jan Brueghel the Elder (Netherlandish, 1568 ‑ 1625) Hendrik van Balen I (Netherlandish, 1575 ‑ 1632)
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CHICKEN COCK DISTILLERY TRIO
In 1856, James A Miller built a distillery and started making Chicken Cock Whiskey in Paris, Kentucky After his death, Miller left the business to a trusted distillery clerk, George G White, who made Chicken Cock into the legend it became
This lot includes a delightful trio of Chicken
Cock Island Rooster Rum Barrel Rye, Chicken
Cock 15 Year, and Chicken Cock Private Cask
These bottles are exclusively available at their distillery
Donated by: Chicken Cock Whiskey Circa 1856
15 STARS AND FIRST WEST COLLECTION
This lineup of bottles from 15 STARS is a collection of their very best offerings. Among these are: 15 STARS Platinum Bourbon, 15 STARS Vino de Naranja 8 Year, 15 STARS Founder’s Reserve Rye Whiskey, 15 STARS First West, 15 STARS Artisan Collection 12 Year, 15 STARS Sherry Cask Finished 10 Year, and the collection of brand new First West line with First West Small Batch, First West Toasted Oak, and First West Extra Aged 8 Year This lot is a total of 10 exquisite bottles
Donated by: 15 STARS Distillery
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GREEN RIVER SINGLE BARREL BOURBON PICK
The ultimate Single Barrel Experience for up to 8 people to come out to Green River Distillery in Owensboro, KY Take a tour of our historic distillery, ending in Warehouse B to taste and select a single barrel of Green River Bourbon Your group gets to thief bourbon straight from a barrel and name the bottle you end up picking. Resting over five years and presented at true cask strength, this is the most robust version of “The Whiskey Without Regrets”! Yes, the entire barrel is for you and your friends to enjoy
*winner has until October 15th to select their barrel
Donated by: Green River Distilling Co
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2015 OLD FORESTER BIRTHDAY BOURBON
This 12 year vintage had experienced an unusually long, 6 day fermentation; the resulting spirit when barreled was matured in the same warehouse location, near a window and close to a heat cycling duct, exposing the barrels to very high temperatures This maturation resulted in extremely robust and intense wood derived characteristics This Old Forester Birthday Bourbon was distilled in 2003 and bottled in 2015
Donated by: Marc Abrams
05 VINTAGE LEGENDS
This duo of unique vintage bottles features an Old Crow Traveler Fifth, which was part of the Traveler series that was launched in the 1960s and ran until the 80s. The Traveler Series was designed to be flat and marketed as a travel companion to travelers who did not want to leave the house without a good bottle of bourbon. Also included is a flagship Old Fitzgerald 6 Year Decanter from the 1960s, distilled and bottled by Stitzel Weller Distillery
Donated by: Paula Barmore, Marc Abrams
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ANGEL'S ENVY RARE RYE COLLECTION
A truly one-of-a-kind offering, this set brings together three of Angel’s Envy’s most coveted and limited rye releases—each an exploration of innovation, craftmanship, and rarity Among this set is Angel’s Envy Cellar Collection Vol 4 Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Ice Cider Casks (2022), Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Rye Whiskey Finished in Sauternes and Toasted Oak Barrels (2023), which is Master Distiller Owen Martin’s first-ever release with Angel’s Envy, and a bottle of Angel’s Envy Cellar Collection Vol 5 Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in French Oak Extra Añejo Tequila Barrels (2025)
All three bottles are allocated, limited releases - impossible to find as a set - making this collection a must have for serious whiskey collectors and enthusiasts alike
Donated by: Angel's Envy
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HOUSE OF GLUNZ 20 YEAR BOTTLE
According to The House of Glunz, this specific run of 20 year Kentucky straight bourbon was selected by Louis Glunz II as a five barrel group distilled in 1953. The barrels were bottled in 1973 at the legendary Hoffman Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.
The House of Glunz—in operation since 1888—is a renowned wine and spirits shop located in the historic Old Town neighborhood of Chicago and remains family owned to this day
Donated by: Stephen Reily
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KING OF KENTUCKY 16 YEAR
The 2023 release is the sixth edition of King of Kentucky 16 Year Old Limited Edition Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey Experience the pinnacle of bourbon craftsmanship with Brown Forman's King Of Kentucky 16 Year Old Bourbon This single barrel whiskey is a rare gem, aged to perfection for 16 years, offering a rich and complex flavor profile that true bourbon aficionados will cherish. This King of Kentucky expression was filled, bottled, wax dipped, and numbered by hand with details including proof, age, warehouse location, lot number, serial number, and barrel number, all selected by Master Distiller Chris Morris
Perfect for the connoisseur looking to add a distinguished bottle to their collection or as a luxurious gift for the bourbon aficionado in your life Brown vvForman's King of Kentucky 16 Year Old Bourbon is not just a beverage; it's a celebration of craftsmanship, tradition, and the finer things in life.
Donated by: Marc Abrams, Justin Bridgeman
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SIGNED FATHERTIME
BOURBON AND QUOTE GLASSES
A duo of Jim Gaffigan’s Fathertime Bourbon signed by him This lot includes a bottle of Fathertime Firstborn Edition from Spring 2024, Fathertime Second Child Syndrome Empty Nester Strength from Fall 2024, and 4 etched Jim Gaffigan Quote Whiskey Glasses.
Donated by: Stu Pollard
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BULLEIT FRONTIER WHISKEY SINGLE BARREL
Experience a unique tasting opportunity for up to 8 people to taste and select your own barrel of Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Yes, you will get a barrel's full of bourbon!
Donated by: Diageo
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HARD TRUTH SINGLE BARREL VIP WEEKEND EXPERIENCE
Hard Truth Distilling Co. in Nashville, IN, is offering an experience package for one winner and up to 3 additional guests Enjoy a Hard Truth Distillery Tour, embark on their ATV “Get Lost” Tour, dine at the Restaurant at Hard Truth, and select your own Private Barrel with Bryan Smith, Master Distiller This package includes:
• 45-minute Distillery Tour for 4
• 60-minute ATV "Get Lost" Tour for 4
• The Restaurant at Hard Truth Gift Card for $200
• Exclusive Private Barrel Selection (50btls Total) with Bryan Smith, Master Distiller
Donated by: Hard Truth Distilling Co
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HEAVEN HILL LIMITED EDITION RELEASES AND TASTING
Experience a private tour and tasting for six at the new Heaven Hill Springs Distillery with Master Distiller
Conor O’Driscoll This lot also includes a Old Fitzgerald Decanter Spring 2022 19 Year, Limited Edition
Heaven Hill Distillery 90th Anniversary Bottle* and a Limited Edition Master Distiller’s Unity Bottle
The Heaven Hill Distillery 90th Anniversary release commemorates their 90th anniversary on December 13, 2025 This special edition features liquid originally distilled on our 80th anniversary *this release will not be bottled until the end of September
Donated by: Heaven Hill Distillery
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PRIVATE TASTING AT THE CARD CATALOG SPEAKEASY WITH EXECUTIVE BOURBON STEWARD, JON CECIL
Step from the 2020’s back to the 1920’s and explore a personalized tasting of rare and unique bourbons Starting with a bourbon education session and preliminary tasting, guests will then head into The Card Catalog Speakeasy for an immersive, high end bourbon tasting experience With more than 1,000 selections, this is one experience you will not want to miss Includes a Private Speakeasy Experience for four (4) and a Bourbon tasting and education session with Executive Bourbon Steward, Jon Cecil Must be 21 or older to purchase
Donated by: Jon Cecil
A.H. HIRSCH 16 YEAR
A H Hirch 16 Year is one of the most legendary bourbons of all time, and this bottle comes from one of the final remaining batches ever released. Known as "the best bourbon you'll never taste," this sublime, amber-colored whiskey was distilled in 1974 in small copper pot stills of Michter’s Distillery Nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania, the distillery originated in the mid 1700’s In 1989, the last remaining barrels were brought to Kentucky for final aging and bottling and this whiskey was awarded America’s first five-star rating.
The combination of an arduous distilling process, an unusual recipe including rye and 16 years of peaceful slumber in the wood is partly why this whiskey is such a magnificent spirit
Donated by: Mark Lechner
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OLD COMMONWEALTH TRIO
This lot includes Old Commonwealth Kentucky Nectar finished in a honey cask, Old Commonwealth 10 Year, a highly limited release of exquisite cask strength liquid, and the storied D H Cromwell 15 Year Only 4 barrels out of hundreds were deemed worthy to revive the D H Cromwell expression after 25 years
Old Commonwealth was a bourbon brand created in the 1970s by Julian Van Winkle II, the son of “Pappy” Van Winkle, using Stitzel Weller liquid in various ceramic decanters In 1983, when Julian Van Winkle III, needed a venue to continue the family business, he found a rundown distillery on Glensboro Road, in Lawrenceberg, Kentucky. Opened in 1889, it was now the Hoffman Distillery, though it had since closed and was up for sale
Donated by: Old Commonwealth Distillery
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EARLY HEAVEN HILL BRANDS
These early Heaven Hill brands include a historic Echo Spring Kentucky Bourbon and a John Cambert's 5 Year Bourbon bottled in 1970 Both of these vintage brands are bottled at 86 proof to enjoy
Donated by: Marc Abrams
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HEAVEN HILL SELECT STOCK AND ELIJAH CRAIG 12 YEAR
A bottle of pre-fire Elijah Craig 12 Year from Heaven Hill. Launched in 1986, the 94-proof, 12-year expression was envisioned by Master Distiller Parker Beam as a premium bourbon Paired with Heaven Hill Select Stock Barrel Finish Series, this Select Stock bourbon whiskey is made from mingling 7 and 12 year old barrels together and then finishing in a used Brandy barrel for more than 4 years.
Donated by: Gregg Spielberg
18 AUGUSTA DISTILLING BOTTLES
AND DISTILLER
FOR A DAY PACKAGE
This exclusive package includes two ultra rate bottles from Augusta Distillery: the 2023 Buckner 13 Year Hazmat (145 12 Proof) and a bottle of the first-ever Buckner 15-Year Hazmat Release (144 86 Proof) You’ll also receive a behind the scenes Distiller for a Day experience for four (4) guests Work alongside our production team to learn the full process of crafting our premium bourbon – from mashing and fermentation to sampling fresh distillate straight from the still. Finish the day by filling and signing your own barrel Each guest also receives a bottle of Old Route 8, an Augusta Distillery hat, a commemorative Distiller for a Day shirt, a YETI Lowball, a branded bar mat, and more
Donated by: Augusta Distilling
19 PAPPY VAN WINKLE
20 YEAR SIGNED BY
JULIAN VAN WINKLE III
A bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year signed by Julian Van Winkle in 2006 The #1 rated Bourbon Whiskey in the world with a 99 out of 100 rating by the World Spirits Championship This bourbon is aged 20 years and bottled at 90 4 proof for a wonderfully smooth and rich profile. Pappy Van Winkle was a true character and like its namesake, this bourbon whiskey is full of character – quite a remarkable whiskey
Tasting notes see a dark amber and dark orange cast This full bodied bourbon is reminiscent of oiled leather, smoke, minerals, coffee and cigar boxes Take in the endless ranges of aromatics and flavors. Enjoy the infinite finish.
Donated by: Tom O'Grady
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CAMPBELL BROWN RETIREMENT PACKAGE
Enjoy a very special lot including a bottle of 2024 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, a 12 year, 107 proof limited release distilled in 2012. Also in this package are four bottles of Old Forester Single Barrel "The Chair's Sipper" that were selected by Campbell Brown, former Chairman of the Board at Brown-Forman, for his personal retirement barrel These Old Forester Single Barrel expressions are bottled at 100 proof
Donated by: Campbell Brown
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BERGHOFF 8 YEAR
For decades, Chicago’s legendary Berghoff Restaurant—one of the city’s oldest dining institutions—offered its own private-label bourbon, a collaboration with none other than the iconic Stitzel Weller distillery Originally bottled under the leadership of Julian “Pappy” Van Winkle, these exclusive expressions were crafted by one of the most revered names in bourbon history
Donated by: Stephen Reily
PRIVATE SELECTION
WILLETT FAMILY ESTATE
BOTTLED SINGLE BARREL BOURBON
Coming from bourbon collector Brook Smith's private barrel, this expression was selected with Master Distiller Drew Kulsveen This rare release of Willett Family Estate Bottled Single Barrel Bourbon was aged in hand selected white oak barrels for 10 years with a result of 124.6 proof. Named "Rocket Ship Launch Pad," only a few barrels at Willett Distillery have ever been selected for a private collector
Donated by: Brook Smith
BARDSTOWN BOURBON
ORIGIN SERIES SINGLE BARREL BOURBON
Immerse yourself in a journey of sensory delight at Bardstown Bourbon Company Taste, sip and select your own Origin Series Bourbon 6 year old, 100% estate distilled Bardstown Bourbon Company is nestled in the heart of the Bourbon Capital of the World as the first Napa Valley style destination to combine distilling, culinary, and an innovative beverage program *winner has until October 15th to select their barrel
Donated by: Bardstown Bourbon Company
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EVAN WILLIAMS 23 YEAR FROM 1966
This Evan Williams 23 Year is from the first year this release was ever available Distilled in 1966 and bottled in 1989 with hand dipped wax, this is one of the first super aged bourbons ever on the market With an impressive 107 proof result, this bourbon offers a rich and complex flavor profile that captivates the senses Each sip reveals layers of deep caramel, smooth vanilla, and robust oak, harmoniously balanced with a touch of spice
Donated by: Owen Powell
25 BUZZARD’S ROOST COLLECTION
Enjoy this12 bottle collection of Buzzard’s Roost premier releases signed and curated by co founder Jason Brauner This lot includes: Peated Barrel, Bottled in Bond, Cigar Rye, Toasted Barrel, Char #1 Bourbon, Char #1 Rye, French Oak Bourbon, Barrel Strength Bourbon, Barrel Strength Rye, Toasted American Oak, Founders’ Seven, and Single Barrel Dunk for a Difference.
Donated by: Buzzard's Roost, Jason Brauner
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STITZEL RESERVE
24 YEAR
One of only 191 bottles from this inaugural release blended from nine barrels hand selected and hand signed by master blender Nicole Austin, Stitzel Reserve 24 Year yields a one of a kind cask strength bourbon
Donated by: Diageo
3/4 × 20 3/8 × 3/4 in (60 3 × 51 8 × 1 9 cm )
1989 11 2
Alfred Émile Léopold Stevens Belgian, 1823 ‑ 1906
Young Woman with a Japanese Screen, about 1880 Oil on canvas
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Gift of the Charter Collectors and Mr and Mrs Jouett Ross Todd, by exchange
27 BARREL OF RABBIT HOLE DARERINGER
Receive your own barrel of Dareringer from Rabbit Hole Distillery Rested in hand made PX Sherry Casks from Spain, this super-premium Straight Bourbon Whiskey is carefully crafted by taking fine wheated bourbon aged in alligator char barrels and resting it in hand made Pedro Ximenez Sherry Casks from Spain’s renown Casknolia Cooperage
Donated by: Rabbit Hole Distillery
MICHTER'S CORES & COLLECTIBLES
Take home 10 bottles of Michter’s Distillery bourbons including: Michter’s Unblended American Whiskey, Michter’s Small Batch, Michter’s Sour Mash, Michter’s Straight Rye, Michter’s Single Barrel 10 Year Bourbon, Michter’s Single Barrel 10 Year Rye, Michter’s Barrel Strength Bourbon, Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye, Bomberger’s Declaration Small Batch, and Shenk’s Homestead Small Batch 2023
Donated by: Michter's Distillery
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upcoming exhibitions
OTHERWORLDLY JOURNEYS: THE FANTASTICAL WORLDS OF BOSCH AND BRUEGEL
October 17, 2025 – February 1, 2026
The art of Bosch and Bruegel is full of imagination and fantasy At a time when other artists adhered to tradition, Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Bruegel were constantly developing novel subject matter and inventing new imagery Satire and mockery alternated with extraordinary visions of heaven and hell, whether portraying boisterous peasants or saints being tormented by malevolent beasts Bosch was not a graphic artist himself, but his fantastic images of monsters and demons quickly found their way into prints Fifty years after his death, there was a resurgence of interest in Bosch’s work With most of his paintings in private collections, industrious publishers met the enthusiastic demand for Boschian imagery by commissioning printmakers to design artworks inspired by Bosch, often populated with whole armies of monsters, devils, and strange creatures Peter Bruegel matched his predecessor’s imagination, and early in his career, he imitated Bosch’s style and subject matter so well that he became known as the Second Bosch Bruegel was equally inventive, however, and soon grew beyond mere imitator of Bosch to distinguish himself as a leading artist of landscapes and innovative genre subjects
CURRENT SPEED: VIAN SORA — OUTERWORLDS
October 10, 2025 – January 18, 2026
Born in Baghdad and now based in Louisville, artist Vian Sora (b 1976) creates dazzlingly layered abstractions that channel the turbulence of history, memory, and the natural world. Outerworlds—her first solo museum exhibition in the United States—assembles major works from the past ten years, charting her transformation into one of today’s most distinctive voices in painting
Designed by Pieter Bruegel the Elder (Flemish, about 1525 – 1569)
Pride, 1558
From the series The Seven Deadly Sins Engraving on paper 8 3/8 x 11 5/8 in Collection Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam
From the estate of Dr J C J Bierens de Haan BdH 1081 (PK)
Photo: Studio Buitenhof
LAVON VAN WILLIAMS JR.: EVERYTHING MUST CHANGE
November 6, 2025 – March 8, 2026
This exhibition, curated by Scott Erbes, curator of decorative arts and design, will act as both a retrospective and a stage for new work The former will present the arc of Williams’ practice from the late 1980s onward It will also incorporate the work of Dave Wright, his late brother, who was both a teacher and inspiration for Williams New work for the exhibition will consist of carved panels focused on themes of education, music and musicians, histories of Black jockeys, and episodes in Black history
Pieter van der Heyden (Flemish, about 1530 – after 1572)
to all the collectors...
IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN HAVING AN INSIDE TRACK TO THE ART WORLD AND FOSTERING THE GROWTH OF OUR COLLECTION, CONSIDER JOINING ONE OF OUR COLLECTOR GROUPS THIS YEAR!
Members make a lasting impact on the Speed’s legacy by raising funds for acquisitions while hearing from the director and curators about artists that are a priority for presentation and collection by the museum In addition to acquisition dinners, programs include studio, gallery and private collection visits, as well as trips to art fairs in the US and abroad
CHARTER COLLECTORS
Led by Erika Holmquist-Wall, Mary & Barry Bingham Sr., Curator of European & American Painting & Sculpture
Charter Collectors are instrumental in acquiring major European and American paintings, sculptures, and works on paper for Speed’s permanent collection This exceptional access to some of the world’s best dealers and to curatorial expertise has introduced many Charter Collectors to the joys of personal collecting Our annual black tie acquisition dinner, sponsored by Glenview Trust Company, this year is on Friday, November 14
SPEED CONTEMPORARY
Led by Tyler Blackwell, Curator of Contemporary Art Speed Contemporary is a Collector Group offering members a unique opportunity to encounter and learn about the dynamics of provocative contemporary art in an informative and welcoming environment As well as supporting the acquisition of art works for the Speed’s collection, Speed Contemporary also opens doors to top notch private collections, artists’ studios, and the expertise of art professionals Our annual acquisition dinner this year is on Friday, December 12
To learn more about our collector groups, or our curatorial groups including Art on Paper Society, Cinephiles and Speed Design, please email advancement@speedmuseum org or call 502 634 2717
thanK You to our sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSOR
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
2025 art oF bourbon aDVisorY committee
Marc Abrams, Chair
Jason Brauner
Elizabeth Chandler
Chicken Cock Whiskey Circa 1856
15 STARS Distillery
Green River Distilling Co
Marc Abrams
Paula Barmore
Angel's Envy
Stephen Reily
Justin Bridgeman
Stu Pollard
Diageo
Cheri Collis White
Jamar Mack
Owen Powell
Heaven Hill Distillery
Jon Cecil
Mark Lechner
Old Commonwealth Distillery
Gregg Spielberg
Augusta Distilling
Tom O'Grady
Maggie Kimberl
Campbell Brown
Brook Smith
Bardstown Bourbon Company
Hard Truth Distilling Co
Buzzard's Roost
Jason Brauner
Rabbit Hole Distillery
Michter's Distillery
New Riff Distilling
Maggie Kimberl
Still Austin Distillery
Balcones Distillery
Trackside Distilling Company
Leiper's Fork
Don Kohler
Matthew Schuhmann
Owen Powell
about FreD minnicK
With appearances on Top Chef and the Amazon Prime host of Bourbon Up, Wall Street Journal bestselling author Fred Minnick loves his American whiskey, rum and other spirits He is the editor in chief of Bourbon+ Magazine, actively reviews whiskey for Forbes, and is the former lead American whiskey critic for Whisky Advocate Minnick is the author of seven books, including Whiskey Women, Rum Curious, Bourbon Curious, MEAD, and Bourbon: The Rise, Fall & Rebirth of An American Whiskey, which won the Spirited Award for Best Spirits Book
He has written about spirits for the New York Times, Scientific American, Parade Magazine and multiple appearances on CBS This Morning, NPR and CNBC Minnick is a co founder to Bourbon & Beyond and curates both B&B and the Hometown Rising Festivals But most importantly, he wears ascots
about bill menish
Bill Menish is owner of the nationwide auction and consulting firm, Menish Productions. Bill consults and conducts fundraising auctions from Washington State to Washington, DC
Bill is considered by his peers to be among the best and most successful auctioneers in the industry Record setter auctions conducted by Bill include JDRF Seattle Washington, where Bill helped them raise $5.5 million in a single night; Dick Vitale’s V Foundation Gala where Bill helped them raise over $2.1 million; as well as numerous nationally televised auctions These have included CBS Television’s Celebrity Ski Fest, The Auction Network’s Paris and Kathy Hilton Wishing Tree Auction, and the Battlestar Galactica Props Auction for Universal Studios. Bill also auctioned off a Ferrari belonging to #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Patricia Cornwell, which raised more than $200,000 for Veterans Village of San Diego.
Bill was just the 67th person in the world to receive the coveted Benefit Auctioneer Specialist Designation (BAS) through the National Auctioneers Association (NAA). Bill also has earned the prestigious Certified Auctioneer Institute Designation (CAI) at Indiana University as well as the Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate Designation (AARE)
As a former journalist, Bill is the winner of 15 Emmy Awards and the prestigious Edward R Murrow award for Excellence in Journalism among others Bill is also a founding partner of SVN Auction Services, a national commercial real estate auction firm, and co-owner of Louisville, Kentucky based SVN Premier CRE & Auctions.