• Graduated from Missouri Auction School in 1996
• Graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 1998 with a communications major and a marketing minor
• Conducted over 1000 auctions
• Member of the National Auctioneers Association
• Life Member of the Michigan State Auctioneers Association
• Michigan State Auctioneers Association Past President
• 2006 Michigan Bid Calling Champion
• Holds the GPPA Graduate Personal Property Appraisal designation
• Holds the CES Certified Estate Specialization designation
• Competed in the International Bid calling Auction Championships
• National Auction Foundation member and serves on the museum committee
• Member of Michigan Small Business Advisory council
• Member of the Saline Chamber of Commerce
• Served on many Michigan State Auctioneers Association committees including St. Jude’s, Legislative, Grievance, Membership and more.
• Served on National Auctioneers Association Membership Committee
• Was selected by Auction X press as a 2006 NAA All-Star
Personal
• Married wife Jennifer in 1999
• Three children: Olivia born 2002 and twin boys Luke and Caleb born 2005
• Likes: Reading , collecting, traveling
• Member of Immanuel Lutheran Church
• Member Sons of the Union Veterans
• Brother Tom Helmer is host of three nationally syndicated shows on the Fox Sports Network including Baseball National Report and the Official Bowl Championship Series Show
