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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 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.

Wayne Nisley, AMM

Auction Marketing / Auctioneer
260.214.4203
Wayne, a key member of our marketing team, plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our marketing efforts. Wayne is always eager to stay at the forefront of marketing trends and innovations, regularly attending the National Auction Association’s educational events. In recognition of his expertise, he earned the prestigious AMM (Auction Marketing Management) designation in 2023. He shares his life with his wife, Rose, and they are proud parents of three sons and a daughter.

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 our in-house virtual equipment auction 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 daughter Avery reside in Middlebury, IN.
Bronson Gangwer

Bronson Gangwer

Auctioneer / Equipment Specialist
574.210.3721
Bronson is currently our lead equipment specialist at our large equipment consignment auctions at our Second Mile Center in Middlebury, IN. Bronson was the junior division champion of the IAA bid calling contest in 2020. He enjoys spending time with his 2 children, especially attending ball games and playing baseball trivia. He resides in Elkhart, IN.
Zak Bontrager

Zak Bontrager

Equipment Specialist
260.221.2628
Zak is an Equipment Specialist serving 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 our equipment specialist for the consignment 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.
Zach Cogar

Zach Cogar

Equipment Specialist
614.562.2650
Zach Cogar is a happily married husband and father of 2 boys and 1 girl. His family resides in Columbus, Ohio. He enjoys time spent traveling and adventuring outdoors. Zach's many years in sales has given him the ability to create great relationships thru communication, honesty and loyalty.

Vonda Yoder

Executive Assistant
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Vonda is an assistant for Eugene, Jonathon, & Myron Nissley, helping with phone calls, and keeping their paperwork in order. She also helps Cherie with customer service and administrative duties. Vonda recently purchased her own house in Middlebury, IN.
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 clerking for our online bidding platforms. 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.

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 works with Kevin on the cataloging crew and is quickly learning the distinct types of equipment that we auction. He resides with Kevin in Whitleyville, TN.
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 handles all our auction day equipment set up and tear down. Oftentimes, he and his wife Kathryn will arrive a day before the auction and get everything set up to ensure a smooth process on auction day. Myron joined our team after years of leadership in the RV industry. They enjoy spending time with their grandchildren and reside in Goshen IN.
Dave & Sharon McMillan

Dave & Sharon McMillan

Local Logistics
Dave is an extremely dependable gentleman and does much of our local driving. Dave also helps with coordination at our auction at the home yard. He enjoys spending time with his grandbabies. Dave and his wife Sharon reside in Middlebury, IN and are enjoying their ‘golden years.’
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