About Us
Tri-State Auction is a family owned and operated business which strives for excellence in service.
We are licensed and bonded in 17 states
TN LIC# 5120
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Indiana
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
We have also conducted auctions in Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oklahoma & Wisconsin
Our greatest qualification is that we know and have worked with machinery in the forest products industry for the past 50 years.
We strive to stay abreast of the ever-changing products and technical advancements within the industry so that we can competently evaluate your machinery based on the facts.
Meet the Team
James Savage
James Savage, is the new owner of Tristate Auction and works the ground on auction day.
Along with his crew, James prepares the auction site for sale day, cleaning and organizing the equipment. James also handles our brokered used equipment.
James has over 25 years experience in the auction business.
James auction experience includes but is not limited to, working as clerk, cashier, auction setup, bid assistant and auctioneer.
James is also our sales agent and contact person if you are interested in having an auction.
Kristie Scarbrough
Kristie Scarbrough is office support and works as the clerk at auctions. She is also handling our ad setup.
Michele West
Michele West is technical & office support in the office as well as on auction sites
and is our web site manager.
Mike Hixson
Mike Hixson, licensed Auctioneer & Real Estate Broker, is a guest auctioneer that has worked with Tri-State Auction for more than 15 years.
We also have additional full time support staff who work the auctions and a large network of contract personnel.