Austin Auctioneer Auctioneer from Austin, TX

“Colonel” David P. Ackel STATE CHAMPION AUCTIONEER TEXAS AUCTIONEER LICENSE #15140 David Ackel entered the world of auctioning, as a second generation auctioneer, at the age of 15 when his father, Mike Ackel, opened the first auction company in Monroe, LA. David served in the auction company as a ringman and as a back- up auctioneer. Following in his father’s footsteps, David went on to become the 1999 Louisiana State Champion Auctioneer. David earned his Master’s Degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in 1998. Since then, he has had the opportunity to work in the Private Client Services division for Fortune 500 financial institutions such as Well Fargo, Wachovia, and Capital One as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor to affluent investors. In 2004, David and his family moved to Austin, TX where he serves non-profit organizations throughout Texas and Louisiana as an auction event consultant, EmCee, and lead auctioneer for organizations such as Austin FC (MLS), Dell Children’s Hospital, Dallas Mavericks Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, Austin Boys and Girls Club, Make-A-Wish, and many other churches and groups. With over 35 years of auction experience, David brings a vast knowledge of “what works” to assist his clients when helping plan their big Gala fundraising events. David also has a team of professional auctioneers and bid spotters to help take your event to the NEXT LEVEL! Give Austin Auctioneer a call today (512) 348-7748