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Garth's Auctions Inc. - Auctioneers & Appraisers: The Principals
The Principals
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Richard “Jeff” Jeffers, C.E.O. and Principal Auctioneer
Jeff Jeffers and his wife Amelia own Garth’s Auctions
of Delaware, Ohio, the state’s oldest premier auction house with annual revenue approaching $10 million dollars per year. A licensed auctioneer in the state
of Ohio, Jeff attended the Missouri Auction School
in 1997 and became a member of the Certified
Appraisers Guild of America in 1999. He is a
graduate of The Ohio State University.
As CEO and Principal Auctioneer, Jeff is responsible for management of the day-to-day operations at Garth’s and serves as a consignor representative, consulting with clients to bring their collections to the national and international marketplace.
Jeff has lent his auction and appraisal expertise to many charitable organizations over the years, helping to raise well over three million dollars for various causes including: March of Dimes Foundation, The Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Recreation Unlimited, American Cancer Society, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Ohio Historical Society, Western Reserve Historical Society, Hudson Montessori School, Kids’n’Kamp, Columbus Academy, The Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation, and Good Hope School and the St. Croix Landmarks Society, both on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
In addition, Jeff has contributed information to many local, national and trade publications including a monthly column in Columbus Business First and trade-related articles in Maine Antiques Digest and House Beautiful, among others. He appears frequently on radio and talk shows to comment on the antiques industry and current trends. Most recently, Jeff has added the title of course instructor for the distinguished Chautauqua Institution in New York State. |
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Amelia Jeffers, President and Auctioneer
Amelia Jeffers, and her husband, Jeff, joined Garth’s Auctions in 1996 from a diverse background of business ownership and development. Under their leadership, Garth’s has expanded services and market share to become known as Garth’s Auctioneers & Appraisers, an internationally respected and renowned firm. The Jeffers are committed to the legacy of Garth’s created by the founder, Garth Oberlander, operating under the same basic principles that have guided the firm throughout a 60+ year history: honesty, integrity, customer service and a passion for art, antiques and the relationships created by bringing those items to market.
As President and Auctioneer (as well as Principal Realtor for Garth’s Real Estate Services Corp.), Amelia wears many hats at Garth’s, primarily focusing on marketing and public relations strategy, emerging markets, sales production, staff leadership and development, and key accounts management.
Amelia is an active member of the community, serving on the Boards of The Delaware Arts Festival, Andrews House, and the Parents’ Association of Columbus Academy. Additionally, Amelia lends her resources and energies to The American Heart Association Go Red for Women Campaign, Delaware County Community Foundation, Ohio Historical Society, Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio Art League and many other charitable efforts that are near and dear to the Jeffers family.
Jeff and Amelia are raising their four children in New Albany, Ohio. |
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