The Voice of Experience
Doug Rodgers has been a licensed auctioneer since 1988 and during that time has acquired the skill set and ability to conduct many different kinds of auctions. Doug takes great pride in obtaining a wide range of product knowledge needed in order to market specific types of assets and event’s. Doug attended the Missouri Auction School in Kansas City Missouri and The University of North Texas Denton majoring in Advertising with a minor in Marketing. His humble beginnings included selling for local livestock markets and working farm equipment and estate sales for David Catching Auctioneers, Howe, Texas and Ward Bros. Auctioneers, located in Gainesville.
Doug later went on to work for the widely known auction company Miller & Miller Auctioneers Inc. based in Fort Worth Texas. He currently has over 30 years of experience in the auction business marketing registered and commercial cattle, horses, show pigs, automobiles, estates, real estate as well as agriculture, construction, oilfield and industrial equipment. Along with auctioneering many benefit Galas and charity events, Doug conducts several fundraising auctions each year for wildlife conservation organizations including Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants & Quail Forever, National Wild Turkey Federation, Coastal Conservation Association and the National Rifle Association as well.
History in the Making
A Texas native, Doug grew-up with an interest and fascination with ranching, farming, livestock and equipment. He spent many hours and days preparing fields, harvesting hay and working cattle. Off the ranch, his favorite thing to do was to attend livestock auctions and farm sales with his Dad and Grandad listening to the sounds and chant of the Auctioneer. Those early formative years where pivotal in sparking Doug’s interest too later become involved in the auction business.
