Qualifications
Ron Bradeen

• 1978 Graduate Western College of Auctioneering
• Licensed REALTOR since 1980
• Life Member National Auctioneers Association
• Member South Dakota Auctioneers Association
• Member Southern Black Hills Board of REALTORS
• Past Southern Black Hills Board REALTOR of the Year
• Member Southern Black Hills MLS
• 1986 South Dakota Auctioneers Association Bid Calling Champion
• Past President and Director, SDAA
• Certified Auctioneer’s Institute Designation
• Auction Marketing Institute – Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate

• 1994 Graduate Western College of Auctioneering
• Member National Auctioneer’s Association
• Member and Director, South Dakota Auctioneers Association
• Past Director, National Buffalo Association
• Instructor, Western College of Auctioneering
• Certified Auctioneer’s Institute Designation

• Western College of Auctioneering
• Licensed Auctioneer/Salesperson
• South Dakota Auctioneers Board of Director
• Member of National Auctioneers Association

• 1957 Graduate Black Hills Auction School
• Licensed REALTOR since 1963
• Life Member, National Auctioneer’s Association
• Life Member, Black Hills Board of REALTORS
• Charter Member, South Dakota Auctioneers Association
• Past President and Director, SDAA
• Member, Rapid City MLS
• Certified Auctioneer’s Institute Designation

Auction Marketing Institute – Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate

Bob Bradeen (1932 - 2001)

• Black Hills Area Auctioneer since 1960
• Black Hills Area Real Estate Broker since 1970
• 1986 President, South Dakota Auctioneers Association
• 1990 South Dakota Auctioneers Association Bid Calling Champion
• 1992 Southern Black Hills REALTOR of the Year
• Member State and National REALTOR and Auctioneer Association

The Certified Auctioneer’s Institute and Accredited Auctioneer of
Real Estate designations are the highest level of education available
in the auction industry. Sponsored by the Auction Marketing
Institute, CAI and AARE member auctioneers adhere to a strict
code of ethics and professional standards.

Fred McFarland and  Ron  Bradeen have been recognized on
multiple occasions by the National Auctioneers Association for
excellence in auction brochure advertising.

Past clients include most area financial institutions, attorneys and
numerous individuals and businesses. Governmental clients
include most city, county, state and federal agencies as well as
bankruptcy courts and trustees.

References available upon request.