On January 12, 2008, Denny Stouffer, CAI, GPPA-M, AARE, CES was awarded the title of 2007 Auctioneer of the Year by the Auctioneers Association of Maryland (AAM) at the President's Gala during the 50th Maryland Auctioneers Conference in Cambridge.  Mr. Stouffer was being honored because of his outstanding contributions to the auction profession.  An innovative leader, Denny helped lead the AAM through its rewriting of their Constitution and Bylaws this past year. He has served as past Director of the Association and currently holds the office of Vice President.

Fulfilling a childhood dream, Denny Stouffer not only became an auctioneer, but has obtained most designations offered in the industry, including the prestigious CAI - Certified Auctioneers Institute, which is awarded after attending three years of classes at Indiana University. Denny also holds, GPPAM- Graduate Personal Property Appraiser Master; CES-Certified Estate Specialist; AARE-Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate.

Upon graduating from Continental Auctioneers School in 2000, Denny established Stouffer's Auction & Real Estate Co. and is a licensed Auctioneer in Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia.

Denny and his wife, Sue, reside in Smithsburg, Maryland where they operate the family business which conducts a wide range of auctions including farm equipment, farm land, antiques and collectibles, restaurant equipment, and residential real estate. He is a licensed real estate broker and has just opened a new brokerage, Sell4Free Quad State Realty.

Pictures below:  Denny with his award and Denny with his wife, Sue.