In 1957, several Colorado auctioneers decided that a professional auctioneers association should be formed. Assistance in establishing the Colorado Auctioneers Association (CAA) was provided by Bernie Hart (from the National Auctioneers Association), and Ernie Sherlock of St. Francis, Kansas (an officer of the National Auctioneers Association).
In 1958, the Colorado Auctioneers Association was created. The first President was Harvey Baldwin (Denver, Colorado), and the first Secretary was Bob Amen (Fort Collins, Colorado).
In 1959, the Colorado Auctioneers Association hosted the convention of the National Auctioneers Association in Denver, Colorado.
The CAA had a relatively small membership during its first 20- 25 years. A general membership meeting was held once a year. That meeting generally consisted of a noon meal, an afternoon program, and election of officers.
1980 was the first year the Colorado State Bid Calling Contest was held. The first Colorado State Bid Calling Champion was Booth Brown of Greeley, Colorado.
By 1983 membership in the CAA had grown considerably. A two day state convention and membership meeting featuring speakers and educational workshops was held.
In 1983, the Colorado Auctioneers Association hosted another convention of the National Auctioneers Association in Denver, Colorado.
In 1984, Si Lockhart from Steamboat Springs, Colorado, was inducted as the first Hall of Fame recipient.
In 1987, a mid-summer picnic/meeting was held as a means of bringing members together for fun and fellowship, and to conduct ongoing business of the CAA.
In 1993, the Colorado Auctioneers Association hosted another convention of the National Auctioneers Association in Denver, Colorado.
The Colorado Auctioneers Association has grown steadily since 1957. At the present time, the Colorado Auctioneers Association has over 150 active members.
Hall of Fame
1984 Si Lockhart
1985 J. Lee Sears
1986 Troil Welton
1989 C.E. “Chuck” Cumberlin
1990 Reuben Stroh
1993 E.R. Austin
1994 Raymond L. Holt,
E.S. “Bud” Vanberg
1996 Jim Odle
1997 Dale A. Brown
1999 Chuck A. Bohn, Art Parker,
Jack Salisbury
2000 Bill Sparks, Dave Welton
2001 Jim Civis
2002 Cookie Lockhart,
Ernie Wilmer, Dale Ely
2003 Eugene Doty
2004 John Nichols
2005 Jim Breeneman,
Harley Troyer
2006 None
2007 David C. Roller
2008 Steve M. Linnebur
