I am a 3rd generation auctioneer in the Hess family, having earned my license in 1991. I obtained my real estate sales license in 1994 and have been very successful in marketing real estate, both as an agent and an auctioneer. In 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 I received the Ohio Realtors Association Presidents Club Award for selling over one million dollars in real estate. In 2000 and 2014 my sales totaled over 2.5 million. In 1995, I was also named champion at the Ohio Auctioneer Bid Calling Contest.
My wife, Kim, and I have two boys and a daughter in law, Bricen who married Kaitlyn, and Caden, who is also working in our Auction Business. We have been married for 24 years and reside in Buford. We operate Hess Family Cattle where we raise and sell high quality show steers and heifers all over the United States. I am also a cattle auctioneer at United Producers Livestock in Hillsboro and sell cars for ADESA auto auction weekly.