Company Background

In the highly specialized forest industry, it helps to be on the cutting edge. Kittrell Auctions has been there for almost half a century, setting the standard for marketing and appraisal services. We are a full-service auction, appraisal and brokerage firm with a range of complementary skills that bring you profitable results.

When it's time to sell, an effective plan can be vital to financial survival. Whether you are an individual making personal business decisions, a large corporation in transition or a financial institution making loans or recovering assets, you can feel confident working with Kittrell Auctions.

Need a marketing plan to sell your business or a surplus operation? An authoritative appraisal? An auction that will bring top dollar for your machinery? We'll consult with you to weigh your options, then create and execute the plan best suited for your needs. With a thorough knowledge of the lumber and wood products industry and a marketing database of more than 33,000 relevant contacts, Kittrell Auctions can sell for you.

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Our Employees

Owner - Ed Mitchem is tireless in his travels to insure that the client has the best representation possible in the selling of the assets.  He has worked in the forest products industry since the mid-80's, his efforts have helped thousands of customers over the years.

Auctioneer/ Appraiser - Faron Daniel has worked with the company for 10 years having started his career in the auction business in the mid-80's; he has an abundance of experience in conducting all types of auctions. Faron also manages our appraisal department. Cell Phone: 931-209-7620

Auctioneer- Zach Kittrell has worked in the forest products industry his whole life. He has an excellent track record in sales and communications with a broad knowledge of products and the market place.

Auctioneer - Joe Evans grew up in the auction business and has worked with the company since the early 80's.

Internet Auction - Damien Hart is the Auctioneer in charge of all Internet auction activity and is also involved with machinery sales and booking of live auctions.  He is also a licensed auctioneer.

Sales - John Kukkonen has 20 yrs experience in lumber remanufacturing, the pallet industry and extensive knowledge of the equipment market.  He is always ready to help plan your next sale!

Sales - Sammy Hickman works in our office as an used equipment salesman. He also helps promote auctions in house by contacting people by phone to invite them to the sales.

Office Assistant - Rachel Thomas has been with the company since 2000 and is involved in all aspects of the auction process from start to finish. She is in charge of preparing contracts, all advertising, designing the auction brochures, mailing list maintenance, web site development and answering the phones at the office.

Book Keeping - Serita Davidson has been with Kittrell Auctions for 20 years and is in charge of all bookkeeping including closing of all auctions, brokerage and machinery transactions.  Serita is also part of the auction crew.

Set-Up -  Rod Barton is in charge of auction sale set up which entails cleaning and organizing the equipment to be sold. He also clerks the auction sales.

Auction Crew - Pat Booth has only been with the company for a short time but is proving to be a valuable asset to the auction process.

Auction Crew - Jimmy Davidson has been a part-time crew member for many years.  He has worked as a clerk and numerous other jobs at auctions.