James Sims | La License# 820

James has been a contract auctioneer since 1974 . He obtained his degree from Superior School of Auctioneering of Decatur, IL in July of the same year. James has owned and managed a construction company and rental company from 1973-2012.  He has owned and managed James Sims and Associates Auctioneering, LLC since 2004, performing as both a contract auctioneer and ring person.

Over 45 Years of Auction Industry Experience

Who we are

our fraternal organizations

References:

Available Upon Request

Other Professional Affiliations:

• West Monroe Masonic Lodge No. 419 F & AM, West Monroe, LA
  
• Union Fraternal Lodge No. 53 F & AM, Farmerville, LA
  
• Monroe Scottish Rite Bodies, Monroe, LA 32 Degree
  
• Barak Shrine Center, Monroe, LA
  
• Potentate 1989
  
• Circus Chairman 1983, 1984, 1985, 1992 & 1993
  
• Shrine Circus Association of North America - President 1997

• our expertise
  

What We Can Do For You:

We are an auction appraisal company specializing in investment recovery, construction equipment, farm equipment, estates, antiques, and real estate.  

Our Professional Affiliations:

• Certified Appraisers Guild of America
• Louisiana Licensing Board Member,  Vice Chairman, 2011 to present
  
• Louisiana Auctioneers Association, member since 1996
  
• Louisiana Auctioneers Association, Vice President 2007-2008 and 2008-2009
  
• Louisiana Auctioneers Association, President, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, and 2011-2012

Our Recent Awards:

• Louisiana Auctioneers Association:  Best Color Brochure 2004
  
• Louisiana Auctioneers Association Bid Calling Top 10: 2008, 2009, 2010​