Steffes Group, Inc. is a nationally recognized leader in the auction industry, engaged in the business of marketing farm, construction, transportation equipment, and real estate at public auction for over 60 years.
The company was founded in 1960 by Robert Steffes who primarily sold farm equipment and livestock. In 1984, the business incorporated and moved all business operations to Fargo, North Dakota. From that time forward, the company has experienced significant growth and an expansion of its service offerings. We now have locations in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Colorado, and have representatives serving all of the Midwest and Rocky Mountain Region of the United States.
We have had the opportunity to not only expand our geographic footprint but also our list of service offerings that are aimed to be complementary to one another. We, through our contributing divisions and team members, offer a variety of services to our clients.
The large majority of our growth and success can be attributed to our long-standing reputation as consistent performers who are genuinely true to our core values. These core values are of the utmost importance to the team at Steffes Group because a company is only as good as its people. Accordingly, we seek to assemble outstanding people who do outstanding things so each can work together to do what they do best. In all endeavors, big and small, we will always be committed to providing our clients and customers outstanding service, professionalism, and most importantly honesty and integrity.
Looking forward, we seek to continue to grow and prosper as a team of professionals. In doing so, we seek to be known as one of the nation’s largest agriculture, construction, and real estate auction companies and be considered the best of the best.
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Manheim locations provide an array of products and services like reconditioning, inspections, dealer financing, transportation, title management, and marshalling. Established as a wholesale vehicle auction operation in 1945, Manheim has been setting the industry standard for buying and selling used vehicles for over 75 years. As the nation’s leading provider of end-to-end wholesale vehicle solutions, we help our clients, which include automotive dealerships to banks, car rental agencies and auto manufacturer, to increase their profits and efficiencies in their used vehicle operations.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Manheim is a Cox Automotive™ brand.
For over 40 years, we have been a leader in Colorado and beyond in auctions of municipality, construction, commercial, agricultural and industrial equipment.
Conducting over 150 auctions every year for Government Entities, Private Businesses, Secured Creditors, Law Offices, Landlords, Fortune 500 Companies, Farm & Ranch, and more.
With the vast array of items we sell, from many different sources, the Roller Marketplace will undoubtedly have something of interest for you to bid on.
Pacific Auction is a family business that started over 40 years ago when OJ Pratt came from southern Illinois with a few hundred dollars in his pocket and a dream to own an auction business of his own.
Pacific Auction offers customized solutions for any auction of any type and size. From online auctions to live auctions we have staff specialists in many areas. Benefit events, business liquidations, specialty collections, farm and ranch, Public auto auctions, Collector cars, antiques, sportsman auctions, and anything else that needs to be sold. With over 40 years of experience we care to provide the best possible experience for our seller and our buyers.
CIADA has been helping Independent Dealers for 80 years. It was established in 1941, to represent car dealers in Colorado. CIADA has a presence before the state legislature and becomes involved with the regulatory agencies whenever necessary.
CIADA is the only trade association in Colorado representing the independent used car dealer. The association is organized to assure that control of the policies and activities of the association is in the hands of active dealer members.
CIADA is dedicated to combating legislation that is unfavorable to used motor vehicle dealers. Alone, a single dealer has little chance of successfully combating legislation and rules that will be harmful to his/her business. Dealers who are united under the CIADA banner have a voice that is commanding and powerful.
CIADA is recognized throughout Colorado as the official voice of the used car dealer. The association has an established record of accomplishment and fair dealing. Representatives of CIADA are welcomed and respected by officials of every regulatory agency that deals with the used car industry.
Dealers Auto Auction of the Rockies has been part of the Colorado Automotive Community since 1995. We were founded by industry leaders Brad Sturgeon and Bill Baker because they saw something missing in the auction world, partners not customers.
We strive to move our partners, big and small, forward with our simple approach, one call gets it done. We understand that our partners are business owners too and have needs outside of our auction, so we developed programs and services to help them focus on their business while we take care of all the details. Our services include an onsite Transportation company, In-house Mechanic & Reconditioning facility, Title Services, Dedicated Sales Team, and access to every level of our staff including our owners.
Technology is an important aspect of our business. We continue to incorporate technology in every aspect, from online auction capabilities through Edge Pipeline to detailed condition reports with high resolution pictures.
Auctioning and bidding on equipment is simple and cost-effective with AuctionTime. Powered by MachineryTrader.com, TractorHouse.com, and TruckPaper.com, the auction platform brings together buyers and sellers in the construction, agriculture, and trucking industries to move new and used equipment at auction values. Whether you are buying or selling heavy machinery, farm equipment, attachments, heavy-duty trucks, or trailers, AuctionTime is your go-to online auction resource.
Buyers from around the world use AuctionTime.com’s searchable database to find equipment, truck, and trailer for-sale listings 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Bidders can communicate directly with sellers about specific auction pieces or go see the machines in person. Unlike conventional auctions, which typically require assets to be moved and sold at a later time, assets listed on AuctionTime.com are sold as they are, where they are, with online auctions held every Wednesday.
AuctionTime is a service of Sandhills Global, Inc. headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.A.
Sandhills is the company behind TractorHouse, Machinery Trader, Truck Paper, MarketBook, CraneTrader, ForestryTrader, LiftsToday, NeedTurfEquipment, EquipmentFacts, and many other platforms, products, and solutions serving buyers and sellers in the construction, agriculture, transportation, and aviation industries.
It is fitting that one of the largest — and oldest — farm shows in the nation takes place in Weld County, the fourth largest agriculture producing county in the United States. The annual three-day event features almost 350 ag-related exhibits and draws more than 30,000 visitors from throughout the region interested in learning more about ag products, services, and machinery. And volunteers with a love for agriculture make it happen.
The past four decades is a history rich in volunteers coming together to provide a series of educational programs and exhibits of interest to the agriculture community. It is a story of how a community event has grown to become one of national repute, one that many exhibitors have on their “must attend” lists. And it is a story of how an annual event, by growing and bettering itself, helps to improve the facilities used by other groups during other times of the year.
And it all began in 1964 as a result of a coffee klatch. It was then that a group of Colorado State University Extension Agents, coffee cups in hand, were asked, “Why don’t we have an agriculture trade show in Greeley?” They discussed the demise of the Farmers Institute in 1958, which used to be the “biggie” in farm programs. They also talked about changes necessary to rebuild the program.
The Extension Service said it would organize, plan, and conduct the show if the ag industry would financially support the show. The Chamber of Commerce also was asked to assist. After a year of planning and organizing, the first show — then called the Colorado Agricultural Chemical Exposition — was held on February 16-17, 1965 at the Greeley Community Building. It drew 30 exhibitors.
Two years later, in 1967, the show was renamed the Colorado Farm Show. And in 1968 the show became the organized entity it is today. A formal committee was organized to plan and conduct the show under the auspices of the Extension Service and Greeley Chamber of Commerce. A Farm Show Chairman was appointed and subcommittees formed. An executive committee was responsible for final reporting and approval of projects.
Perhaps the most remarkable thing about this group is that they all volunteered their time. It is a precedent that has never changed through the history of the Farm Show.
Throughout the years, the Colorado Farm Show continued to grow. In 1968 Colorado Dairy Days was incorporated into the Colorado Farm Show. By now the show had grown to 67 exhibitors. In 1969 the Ladies Day program — featuring booths and presentations — was added, making the show of even more interest to the entire family. Also in that year the Chamber of Commerce provided free lunches to show visitors.
Santa Fe Craftsman was established in 1991 by Bob & Dianna Criswell and was purchased by the mother-daughter team, Michele and Nicole Noblitt, in January of 2023.
Santa Fe Craftsman was formed as an avenue for people to experience the beauty of Indigenous art and accessories. We offer a wide variety of art from all of the cultures that combined to make the American Southwest art so beautiful and unique. Much of our merchandise is handmade by Navajo and Zuni Artists from New Mexico. Other tribes, such as Santa Domingo, Santa Clara, Acomo, Cherokee, and Hopi are also represented.
Quality and Authenticity Guaranteed – Here at Santa Fe Craftsman, we strive to provide merchandise that is of the highest quality and craftsmanship. All of our handcrafted jewelry is made of Sterling Silver, using real, precious stones from across the United States and the world. All of our handcrafted pieces are made by Indigenous artists from New Mexico. Showcasing over 100 different artists in our store, you are sure to find the piece that speaks to you.
BIG IRON – Ron and Mark Stock are the co-founders of BigIron Auctions and BigIron Realty. As pioneers in the industry, they were among the first to provide a safe, secure way for owners to receive fair market value for their assets via an online auction. Over the years, we’ve expanded our operations, and now conduct weekly equipment, land and livestock auctions from coast-to-coast.
Despite our growth, one thing remains unchanged – our commitment to providing an honest, trustworthy auction. We start with all auctions being unreserved, so participants can rest assured that everything on our site will sell to the highest bidder. All items on BigIron.com are lien-free, ensuring free transfer of assets. Plus, we facilitate complete transparency between buyers and sellers, allowing potential bidders to contact the previous owner with any questions they may have.
SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS – Professional Auctions Since 1979
Headquartered in Hamilton, Illinois, Sullivan Auctioneers is one of the largest Real Estate and Farm Machinery Auctioneers in the nation. For more than 40 years we have been conducting professional full service auctions connecting our sellers with thousands of interested buyers around the world. Our employees work hard to ensure that each auction is a success.
La Junta Livestock Commission, Inc. is your only “Home Owned and Operated” Livestock Auction in Southeast Colorado.
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Locally owned and operated, our staff at MVLA has extensive experience in the livestock industry. Centrally located in the San Luis Valley, we offer an excellent facility for our customers to conveniently market their livestock through competitive bidding which only an auction can provide.
MVLA operates on the principles of honesty & integrity. We offer a modern sound system and a computerized ring scale. MVLA prides itself on customer relations, honest business, and serving the independent rancher.
Western College of Auctioneering (WCA) was founded in 1948 by Bill Hagen and Norm Warsinske, both highly regarded auctioneers in their time. The auction school has been successfully owned & operated by a small number of auctioneers and has expanded since its inception. Western College of Auctioneering has developed a proud history across North America and around the world. With over 6,000 graduates from every state in the United States, multiple provinces in Canada and numerous foreign countries, WCA has long been a highly regarded educational institution for those studying the auctioneering profession.
In 2013, Nick Bennett purchased the successful auction school. Nick, along with the Western College of Auctioneering staff take deep pride in developing auctioneers. WCA is proud to note that many International, National and State Champion Auctioneers started their careers at Western College of Auctioneering.
Since 1948, WCA has instructed students in becoming standout professional auctioneers in all niches of the auction industry. At our core, our focus is to develop industry leaders. We offer our students essential tools and resources for the auction industry, whether you are looking for a new career path, wanting to perfect your bid calling , know the latest technologies, or learn about a specific niche industry.
Myra Smallwood, Associate Broker, is in her 16th year of Real Estate receiving her degree from Jones College for Real Estate. Myra currently serves on the Royal Gorge Association of Realtors MLS Board and Public Relations Committee.
Myra’s dedication to her clients is reflected through her integrity, personal values, and years of dedication to her family and community. Myra’s desire is to help everyone find a home. This desire comes from her own life experiences as a child moving from place to place and not truly having a HOME of her own.
Myra moved to Colorado in 1985, and since then has raised 5 beautiful children with her husband of 19 years. In her free time, she loves to hunt, fish, camp, and hike,
Most of all she loves to spend time with her 3 grand-babies and making custom cakes. Sometimes she is lucky enough to have some help from one of her grand-babies.
To represent Colorado’s livestock producers with a unified voice by advancing the interests of members, livestock and the public.
Colorado Livestock Association was formed in 1998 through a restructuring of the then 43-year-old Colorado Cattle Feeders Association.
The new name and structure was designed to better reflect the membership of the association. CLA members are cattle & sheep feeders, cow/calf producers, dairy farmers, swine operations, & agribusiness partners.
In 1955, what started as a group of cattle feeders working to eradicate a disease (red nose), has grown into a multispecies organization; working to strengthen & unite animal agriculture in Colorado for future generations.
CLA advocates on behalf of its members in the regulatory & legislative arenas in Colorado.
From testifying at the capitol to participating in rulemaking hearings at the Department of Health, CLA is your boots on the ground partner in addressing regulatory & legislative issues.
As a group of diversified protein producers, we may not always agree on the details of every message, but we all understand that a message coming from our collective membership is much more effective than from each of us individually.
