DeSantis appoints Cantonment auctioneer to state Board of Auctioneers

FLORIDA — A Cantonment Realtor and auctioneer is among four individuals appointed to the state Board of Auctioneers by Governor Ron DeSantis,

DeSantis appointed Donald Cotton of Cantonment, Stan Crooks of Lake Worth, Ransom Hartman of Palm City, and Pamela Steele of Tallahassee to the board last week. The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

The governor’s office said the following about the appointees:

Donald Cotton
Cotton, of Cantonment, is a Realtor with ERA Old South Properties. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Florida Auctioneers Association and is a member of the National Auctioneers Association. Cotton is a veteran of the United States Army Reserve, and the United States Marine Corps. Cotton earned a bachelor’s degree in aviation management from Auburn University.

Stan Crooks
Crooks, of Lake Worth, is the President of Auction America, Inc. He is a two-time past President, Hall of Fame recipient, and an active member of the Florida Auctioneer’s Association. Crooks is also a member of the National Auctioneer’s Association and the National Association Bankruptcy Trustees.

Ransom Hartman
Hartman, of Palm City, is the owner of Ransom R. Hartman, LLC. He is a licensed auctioneer and is a member of the National and Florida Auctioneer’s Associations. Hartman earned a bachelor’s degree in construction management from Illinois State University.

Pamela Steele
Steele, of Tallahassee, is the Human Resources Manager of Acumera, Inc. She previously served on the Leon County Board of County Commissioners Value Adjustment Board. Steel earned office system technology and medical transcription certifications from Tallahassee Community College.