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Meet Our Team

Loren Beachy, CAI

President / Auctioneer / Broker
574.825.0704
Loren currently serves as the president of the company with all department managers reporting to him. He has many years of auctioneering and business experience. He has the Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) designation issued by the National Auctioneers Association and won the Rose award for best business plan in his class. He currently serves on the board of directors for the Indiana Auctioneer’s Association. Loren enjoys hot peppers, strong coffee, and thick books. He is a deacon in his church and with God’s help, enjoys fulfilling that calling to the best of his ability. He, his wife Regina, and their 2 daughters and 1 son reside in Middlebury, IN.

Eugene Hochstetler

Vice President / Auctioneer
574.825.0704
Eugene is the equipment specialist within our company. He has in-depth knowledge of all types of heavy equipment and the current market for it. He has many years of experience, from working in the woods to owning/operating his own sawmill operation. He is extremely good at treating our clients with warmth, empathy, and professionalism and is an expert communicator. Eugene is passionate about preaching the Word of Christ, raising his five boys along with his wife Susan, anything to do with timber equipment- and huge walnut trees. They reside in Middlebury, IN.
Mike Langthorne

Mike Langthorne

Chief Marketing Officer
617.835.4135
Mike brings a wealth of experience in marketing and business development, underscored by his successful tenure as President at The Collector Car Network. Mike resides in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife Stephanie and his two daughters, Emma and Allison.

Jonathon Miller

Chief Sales Officer
574.349.4380
Jonathon leads our sales department, overseeing equipment specialists nationwide and managing announcements on auction days. He’s instrumental in recruiting and training new agents. Jonathon, his wife Grace, and their two daughters reside in Goshen, IN.

Nathan Lehman

Chief Operations Officer / Auctioneer
574.349.8570
Nate currently serves as the head of the operations department and excels in getting systems in place to streamline processes. He will travel to help conduct auctions and is one of our main equipment auctioneers. He is passionate about singing and enjoys his position as one of the song leaders in church and spending time with his wife Lavera and their three children. They reside in Middlebury, IN.

Kathy Bontrager

Graphic Design
Kathy is our talented graphic designer, crafting our fliers, ads, and eblasts with creativity. Outside of work, she finds joy in the outdoors, reading books and spending quality time with friends.

Daniel Stoltzfus

Liquidation Specialist in Training / Auctioneer
717.406.9611
Daniel is an equipment specialist in Pennsylvania. He enjoys meeting new people and helping customers consign equipment to auctions. He resides in Gap, PA.

Myron Nissley

In House Equipment Specialist
574.536.2481
Myron is an in-house virtual Equipment Specialist. He receives a lot of phone calls from prospective sellers wanting to sell equipment in our Virtual auctions and helps them through the process. Myron, his wife Renae, and their daughters Avery and Sage reside in Middlebury, IN.
Zak Bontrager

Zak Bontrager

Equipment Specialist
260.221.2628
Zak is an Equipment Specialist at the Second Mile Center in Middlebury, IN and serves the IN & MI areas. He’s an outdoorsman who enjoys traveling with his family and making new connections. He, his wife Haley, and their son reside in Topeka, IN.

Daniel Miller

Equipment Specialist
440.321.5965
Daniel is an Equipment Specialist for the Lake Erie Equipment Yard in Middlefield, OH. He also has a local hardware store business. He enjoys buying and selling equipment. Daniel, his wife Amanda, and their 9 children reside in Middlefield, OH.
Paul Nourse

Paul Nourse

Equipment Specialist
Meet Paul, an Equipment Specialist in the North Carolina region and a dedicated family man and entrepreneur living in Mooresville, NC, with his incredible wife and their two amazing daughters. Originally from Zimbabwe, Paul combines a rich cultural background with a passion for building successful ventures making him a perfect fit for the team at Bright Star Auctions. His years of business experience have honed his skills in innovative problem-solving and strategic thinking, with integrity and transparency as the foundation for building lasting relationships. When he’s not leading his business endeavors, you can find Paul on the golf course or practicing jiu-jitsu, where he embraces the lessons of discipline and perseverance. Whether cheering at soccer games or enjoying family movie nights, he treasures every moment with his girls. With a deep commitment to faith, family and an entrepreneurial spirit, Paul is a valuable resource and mentor to those around him.
Jackson Carpenter

Jackson Carpenter

Equipment Specialist
Jackson brings over 15 years of sales experience to our team, with a background in the solar industry and a proven track record in building strong customer relationships. Based in Asheville, NC, Jackson’s passion for helping clients find the right solutions is matched only by his love for his family and the Blue Ridge Mountains. His commitment to excellence and local knowledge makes him a valuable resource for clients looking to buy or consign equipment.

Vonda Yoder

Executive Assistant
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Vonda handles administrative tasks for our Middlebury office, helping Lana with inventory management and Cherie with customer service. Off-the-clock, she enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephew, reading, baking, traveling, and socializing with family and friends.
Mariah Miller

Mariah Miller

Internal Lead Generation
Mariah is a key member of the Bright Star team, contributing through lead generation, call campaign management, tradeshow coordination, and as an assistant for Myron Nissley, helping with phone calls, and keeping paperwork in order. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys time spent outdoors, enjoying activities such as lake outings, horseback riding, and walking her dog.
Steve Yoder

Steve Yoder

IronRing Cataloging / Local Logistics
Steve helps with local logistics and does repair and maintenance work around the home office. He enjoys fishing and spending time with his family in his free time. Steve resides in White Pigeon, MI.
LJ White

LJ White

National Logistics Coordinator
LJ, husband of Michelle, is our long-distance driver, covering trips across the country. During on-site auctions, he takes charge of ordering lunch, arranging auction day signs, and managing parking logistics. He’s known for his love of sharing dad jokes.

Myron Miller

Michiana Auction Manager
574.536.6306
Myron is our Second Mile Center yard manager and handles most of the set up and load out at our quarterly consignment auctions. He also handles the cataloging for those auctions and does an excellent job of lining up the equipment for auction day. Myron, Deb, and family live close by the office and enjoy spending time together in the great outdoors. They reside in Middlebury, IN.

Daniel Wengerd

Middlefield Auction Manager
440.636.3128
Daniel is the yard manager for the consignment yard in Middlefield, OH. He does well with cataloging and setting up equipment for auction day. Daniel, his wife Betty, and 3 children reside in Middlefield, OH.

Frank Lesho

Middlefield Yard Assistant
Frank is the Lake Erie Equipment Yard Assistant. Prior to joining Bright Star, he did a little bit of everything: made cabinets, worked for a small town police department, homesteaded, raised chickens and sold eggs, and owned a driving service. Frank and his wife Gloria have 4 adult children and 1 granddaughter. They live in Orwell, OH.

Mose Troyer

NE Liquidation Auction Manager
330.763.3780
Mose is our lead cataloger for onsite auctions. He handles the job of identifying equipment, getting the descriptions correct, and making videos. Mose is also in charge of our equipment yard in Wooster, OH. He and his wife Elsie reside in Millersburg, OH.
Chris Kemp

Chris Kemp

Liquidation Auction Cataloger
Chris wears many hats within the Auction Operations Team -- driving, cataloging, assisting with equipment yard set-up and providing load-out after auctions. Chris resides outside of Middlebury, IN. After work, he enjoys getting together with family and friends.

Brandon Beachy

Liquidation Auction Cataloger
Brandon is the driver and cataloging assistant for Mose. He hails from the Millersburg, OH area and enjoys disc golf, international travel, and reading about history. His travels to Rome and the Holy Land are among his most memorable trips.
Lana Hochstetler

Lana Hochstetler

Inventory Management
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Lana ensures our auction catalogs are seamlessly available on various bidding platforms. With her attention to detail and dedication, Lana keeps the online experience smooth for our valued customers. When she’s not optimizing our inventory processes, Lana enjoys spending quality time with family, friends, and her dog. She resides in Goshen, IN.
Janice Miller

Janice Miller

Executive Assistant
Janice is our Title Clerk, Receptionist and Mail Room Expert. When you call our office, Janice’s warm and welcoming personality is likely to brighten your day. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
Myron Schwartz

Myron Schwartz

Auction Execution
574.229.4341
Myron joined our team after years of leadership in the RV industry. He and his Auction Execution Assistant, James, handle all the set-up and tear down of auction-day equipment. Myron and his wife Kathryn reside in Goshen, IN and enjoy spending time with their grandchildren.

Joe Royal

Yard Manager
Joe is a Yard Manager serving the Elkin, North Carolina yard. He has worked in heavy construction equipment, mining equipment, and locomotive engine manufacturing for more than 20 years. He enjoys the outdoors and traveling with his family and making new connections. He, his wife Laken, and their 3 sons Colton (11), Carson (8), & Grayson (1) reside in Elkin, North Carolina.

Cherie Borg

Office Manager & HR Director
Cherie brings customer service and administrative experience from her years in the Education profession. She handles HR and with Vonda's assistance, manages the Middlebury office. She and her husband Tim run an airbnb in Shipshewana and have 3 married children. Other pastimes include a love of dogs and horses, playing the piano, and volunteer work.
Dave & Sharon McMillan

Dave & Sharon McMillan

Local Logistics
Dave is an extremely dependable gentleman and does much of our local driving and logistics support. On auction day at the home Equipment yard in Middlebury, IN - you're likely to find Dave doing a little bit of everything - from parking cars and answering questions to running errands and assisting with customers. Dave is passionate about Family and enjoys spending time with his grandbabies, including an ever growing brood of great-grands. He and his wife Sharon reside in Middlebury, IN and are enjoying their ‘golden years.’
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