Established in 1986 as one of Ontario's leading Auction companies, owned and operated by Barb Richards (President), Krista Richards (Senior Vice President) and Shawn Gannaw (Vice President).
At our initial consultation we will provide you with information personalized for your specific situation. You may choose any one of the services that we offer. We have helped many first time executors, trust companies and lawyers perform their duties. From initial consultation in your home or if you prefer, our office we can make it easy. We will be there for you, for every service you select. The first step is absolutely free of cost and obligation.
BARB RICHARDS
Local auctioneer and personality Barb Richards has many achievements behind her, including that she is a two time World Champion Women's Auctioneer and has been the Ontario Champion as well.
Barb is the Past President of the Auctioneers Association of Ontario and the President of A Touch of Class Auction & Appraisal Service serving all of Simcoe County, Ontario and Internationally as well. Barb is co-founder of the Canadian Auction College held in Barrie every February and August.
Barb is a charter graduate of the Institute of Canadian Certified Auctioneers, The Canadian Personal Property Appraisers Group of Canada and the Certified Appraisers Guild of America. She is also a member of the Auctioneers Association of Canada (Past President/Board of Directors), the Ontario Auctioneers Association (Past President/Board of Directors), and the National Auctioneers Association (USA).
Barb has been an auctioneer and appraiser since 1986 and has been involved with many fundraising and charitable events throughout her career.
KRISTA RICHARDS
Krista Richards is the Senior Vice President and an auctioneer for A Touch of Class Auction & Appraisal Service, since the early 1990's. Marketing and promotion are Krista's forte and she uses her skills for dramatic and immediate results within A Touch of Class.
Krista is also an instructor at the Canadian Auction College, sharing her administrative knowledge of auctions and her auction voice with a new generation of auctioneers.
Krista is very proud to be the 2008 President for the Auctioneers Association of Ontario, and is a member of the National Auctioneers Association. Krista is a graduate of the Certified Appraisers Guild of America and the Canadian Personal Property Appraisers Group using her skills as a full time appraiser for A Touch of Class, providing professional reports for all types of appraisals. Krista is also a graduate of the Institute of Canadian Certified Auctioneers. Krista strongly believes in education, and is a graduate of the Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) held at Indiana University, this is the highest designation you can achieve as an auctioneer.
Krista is a winner of the World Championship Women's Auctioneer and the New York State Auctioneers Association Women's Division Championship.
SHAWN GANNAW
Shawn Gannaw is an auctioneer and Vice President of A Touch of Class Auction & Appraisal Service. Shawn is a graduate and member of the Canadian Personal Property Appraisers Group and is a graduate from the Canadian Auction College. As a graduate of the CPPAG Shawn provides professional complete Appraisal Reports for a variety of situations Fair Market Value, Letter of Probate, Insurance/Replacement Value to name a few.
Shawn is a member of the Auctioneers Association of Canada, the National Auctioneers Association, plus the Auctioneers Association of Ontario (currently on the Board of Directors), and is a member of the Canadian Personal Property Appraisers Group.
Shawn is a winner of the following awards: Ontario Novice Auctioneer, New York State Rookie Champion and the World Champion Novice Division Auctioneer.
Shawn believes that you give back to your community and is involved with many local community groups and committees.
Auction Personnel:
Darla Millard - Fundraising Auctions (West Coast)
Corrinne Fairbanks - Art Consultant
Marian Hall - Auction Day Manager
Susan Lawson - Accounting & Administration
Wendi Guillemette - Clerk/Support
Carrie Osborne - Auction Support
Peter Romas - Auction Support & Set-up
Don Garner - Auction Support, Set-up & Moving Services
Chuck McAteer - Auction Support & Moving Services
Cyndy Rowlands - Catering
Sharon Serrao - Catering
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
"A TOUCH OF CLASS IN EVERYTHING WE DO."
A Touch of Class is a knowledge focused professional auction and appraisal family, believing in teamwork and involvement in all our communities. A Touch of Class seeks opportunities to create new, innovative and leading edge solutions, which demonstrate our commitment to excellence. A Touch of Class will have a deep respect for every individual and use as our guiding principle the golden rule "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you".
