Meet The Team
With 100+ years of auction and real estate experience, the Merit Auctions team is ready to help you gain full exposure to the market and achieve maximum return on your assets! We specialize in Live Auctions, Timed Online-Only Auctions and Virtual Online Auctions. With current offices in Iowa and Indiana and the ability to travel nationwide, we offer on site support for setup, cleaning, picturing, loading out & more. We will truly handle all aspects of your auction from start to finish! Contact one of our representatives today for more details!
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John specializes in AG land and farm equipment auctions that has spanned from the Central Valley of California to the Eastern Shore of Maryland. In his spare time John enjoys spending time with his three children and their families.

She currently lives in Stockport, IA with her significant other Jarrett and their two dogs, Bailey and Winston.
When not at work you can often find Kaycee fishing on the Mississippi River, traveling with her friends, cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes or spending time with family.

He and his wife, Jessica, have three young children and in his spare time he enjoys spending time with family and friends and engaging in outdoor activities.




Russ has 3 sons - Braxton, Mason & Parker. In his spare time, he enjoys time with his boys, hunting, fishing, high school sports and University of Georgia football. He attends the Hub church.



Austin enjoys traveling and setting up sales along with assisting with loadouts and spending most days managing the Fort Madison Auction yard.
Austin graduated from Southeastern Community College with a degree in Agri-Business. He participates in local and national equine events. He holds (4) Appaloosa World Champion titles. Austin is a member of the IH Collectors Club. In his free time he enjoys restoring and showing vintage IH Vehicles.

He lives in Ft. Madison, IA with his wife Cathy and enjoys spending time in the outdoors.

In his spare time, Dylan enjoys farming and spending time with family.


She currently lives with her family on their acreage in Argyle, Iowa. When she's not working, Alexis enjoys making memories with loved ones, traveling, attending concerts, and spending time with her two dogs Molly and May.

Stacy lives in Quincy, IL with her husband Brian and between them they have three daughters and nine grandchildren. In her spare time, Stacy enjoys traveling with her husband and attending grandkids events.

Holly currently lives in Birmingham, IA with her two dogs, Maci and Bailey. She likes to spend her free time fishing, camping, going to county fairs, attending concerts, and spending time with her family.