ABOUT STAR BENEFIT AUCTIONS CHARITY AUCTION COMPANY

Our NYC auction company was founded in 2005 by Erin Ward. Star Benefit Auctions is the first NYC charity auction company to focus solely on fundraising auctions. With a team of world-class auctioneers ready to partner with your organization, Star Benefit is sure to raise the bid at your next fundraising event.

Meet the team


erin ward auctioneer

Erin Ward

Founder, Star Benefit Auctions
Emcee, Auctioneer, Fundraising Host, Auction Motivator, Consultant, Inspiration, Dreamer, Gala Community Unifier
Certified Benefit Auction Specialist
Professional Auctioneer

Read Erin's Letter To You
Listen to Erin's Passion
Bobby D. Ehlert

Bobby D. Ehlert

Professional Auctioneer, Emcee, Fundraising Host, Auction Motivator, board activation specialist, Fundraising Event Consultant
World Automobile Auctioneer Champion
US Bid Calling Champion
Arizona State Bid Calling Championship


Jill Doherty

Jill Doherty

Professional Auctioneer
International Champion Auctioneer
Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI)
Our company inspiration

Shannon Mays

Andy Keller

Professional Auctioneer, Emcee, Fundraising Host, Auction Motivator, Ringman/spotter
Jonathan Cuticelli

Jennifer Mensler

Professional Auctioneer, Emcee, Fundraising Host, Auction Motivator, Ringman/ spotter, scribe

Shannon Mays

Roberto Morean

Emcee Extraordinaire, Professional Singer and Entertainer,  Fundraising Host, Auction Motivator
Jonathan Cuticelli

Carrie Hessney Doran

New York State Auction Champion, Professional Auctioneer, Emcee, Fundraising Host, Auction Motivator, Ringman

Shannon Mays

Frankie Fletcher

Professional Auctioneer, Emcee, Fundraising Host, Auction Motivator, Ringman
Jonathan Cuticelli

Nichole Pirro

Professional Auctioneer, Emcee, Fundraising Host, Auction Motivator,

Shannon Mays

BJ Jennings

Professional Auctioneer, Emcee, Fundraising Host, Auction Motivator
Jonathan Cuticelli

Kate Denise

Onsite Event Manager, Scribe

Shannon Mays

Abbie Crutchfield

Emcee, Comedian, Fundraising Host
Shannon Mays

Shannon Mays

Professional Auctioneer, emcee, Auction Motivator, Ringman
International Champion Auctioneer
Certified Benefit Auction Specialist (BAS)
Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI)


Jonathan Cuticelli

Debbie Rotunno

Operations Manager, Office Administrator