MARIANNE F. SULLIVAN

A single focus on the business of auctioneering has made Marianne F. Sullivan a top name in the industry. President of Sullivan & Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC and lead auctioneer, she has more than 20 years of widespread experience in the real estate auction arena.

Marianne is the preferred resource for all aspects of management, administration and marketing of real estate auctions by those who demand the highest level of professionalism:

• banks and mortgage companies
• attorneys
• financial institutions and credit unions
• condominium associations
• city/town government and state agencies
• corporations
• investors
• individuals

Serving on the Board of Directors for Home Options for Massachusetts Elders (HOME), Marianne has been a leader in her industry for many years. She was selected to sit on the Massachusetts State Auctioneers Association (MSAA) Board of Directors and was elected the First Vice President of MSAA in 2004 and 2005. Yankee School of Auctioneering selected her to teach continuing education classes for other professionals in the field, and many real estate brokers and salesperson in Massachusetts call on her to conduct seminars for auction participants.

In addition to MSAA, Marianne is actively involved in other local and national professional associations -- National Auctioneers Association (NAA), International Women's Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC), New England Auctioneers Association (NEAA), New England Women in Real Estate (NEWIRE) and Turnaround Management Association (TMA).

For the neediest people in Massachusetts and beyond, Marianne is best known for her generosity. She regularly donates her time and expertise to conduct charity and fundraising auctions for non-profit organizations, schools and church groups. Her passion is the Franciscan Hospital for Children. For several years, Marianne has co-chairs the celebrated and much anticipated "Annual Friends Ball", an event that promotes the hospital and generates revenue for its vital mission of caring for children.

FREDERICK J. SULLIVAN

Sullivan & Sullivan is a family business and Marianne is joined in the venture by her father, Frederick. His straightforward principles and beliefs were passed along to his daughter and they now permeate the culture of our company. Frederick serves as Chief Financial Officer and oversees our Personal Property division as well.

Frederick has over 40 years of knowledge and experience in business management and administration. His extensive personal background in the restaurant business is a tremendous asset to clients desiring to liquidate surplus commercial equipment. Sullivan & Sullivan's in-depth knowledge of the field and industry contacts help clients make the most of their substantial investments in commercial equipment.
 

BETTY QUINN

Every Sullivan & Sullivan client comes to know and rely on our Operations Manager Betty Quinn. A business operations expert, veteran of the Real Estate Industry, and a Massachusetts licensed realtor, Betty brings an unsurpassed level of expertise to every auction experience we handle.

Betty has assembled a support staff that shares her own commitment to exceed client expectations through top-notch customer service. Their goal - a hassle-free experience, from scheduling an auction to sending out our staff at the auction block for the sale, with no unnecessary delays and 100% customer satisfaction.

At a pace of more than 100 auctions each month, Betty coordinates, schedules, and manages the field staff for all of our auctioneers and agents in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. She has developed her own proprietary process that begins with in-depth property research. Based on the information she gathers and the need of the property owner, she customizes a comprehensive plan process that leaves no stone unturned, including proven, cost effective advertising strategies that drive qualified bidders to every auction.

Betty brings her enthusiasm to everything she does, including her favorite charitable causes.

ANDREA POPOLI

Andrea Popoli is our Sr. Accounts Payable/Receivable and Client Billing Coordinator. Prior to coming to Sullivan & Sullivan, she had over three decades of AP/AR experience as a Sr. Administrative Executive working for the Nauset Public Schools. Andrea's efficiencies in the back office help us hold down costs and allow us to concentrate on meeting the needs of our clients. Her skills assure clients that the billing is accurate and timely - a challenging task considering that bills are issued within 24 hours.

Andrea is our main point of contact for accounts payable and accounts receivable and, like other members of our team, she is devoted to client satisfaction. Clients can request billing be handled electronically or manually. Andrea will also prepare complete billing packages including copies of the ads, the mail flyer, and the auction attendance report sheet whenever requested.

NANCY COLLINS

An integral part of our administrative staff, Nancy Collins performs the vital property research needed to thoroughly evaluate an asset and identify selling points that will highlight a property's key features and attract buyers. Property ads are then prepared and placed for optimum exposure within the strongest target markets.

Nancy's vast customer service experience is a perfect match for our company's client-centered focus. Clients and potential bidders immediately sense that in the articulate personal service she provides.

Nancy's experience comes from years of experience as a Contract Administrator, where she sold equipment maintenance and worked as a liaison between customers and executives in a customer service organization.

FRANK GOODE

Frank Goode, our resident Massachusetts auctioneer, is also a licensed Massachusetts real estate broker and salesperson. Frank holds a Bachelor's Degree from Bentley College and received his MBA in Finance from Babson College.

Frank always has a pulse on the real estate market and is able to gauge the value of a property prior to going on the auction block. He uses his realtor resources to research his properties and gain a complete understanding of a property's potential value.

Beyond his work as an auctioneer, Frank makes educating others a priority. He is helping raise the standard of professionalism by training the next generation of auctioneers. He also educates new clients with the on-site auction process and procedures.

WENDY JONES

Wendy Jones works in our media and marketing department. She works closely with numerous newspaper groups, negotiating and maximizing Sullivan & Sullivan's contracts and assuring our clients that we are offering the broadest possible exposure for the money. Wendy is currently working on expanding Sullivan's advertising exposure to online sources to reach a broader audience.

Our clients benefit from Wendy's background in media production. She grew up in a family newspaper business on Cape Cod and continued her love of media and teamwork working on documentary television productions for PBS programs such as Frontline and Scientific American Frontiers.

In her spare time, Wendy manages 22 commercial and residential units and has a Massachusetts Real Estate Appraisal license.

NELSON JENKINS

Nelson Jenkins is a licensed auctioneer in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. His work ethic and dedication to client satisfaction make him an invaluable asset to our operation.

He is often called on to work as an agent for clients who request that we represent them at an auction and bid on behalf of the banking institution. As part of our auction team, Nelson rolls up his sleeves to do the important work to make every auction a success. He visits properties to gain information and takes property photos for advertising purposes. He also prepares properties and coordinates lock changes, property clean-outs and improvements when necessary.

CHRISTINE HURLEY

Christine is our on-site professional comic auctioneer. Christine and our team can help out with all your pre-event planning and walk you through the whole process from the launch of your event with your committee to live & silent auction selection, venue set up and event kick off! Our ultimate goal is to help your organization raise the most revenue for your cause, while entertaining your audience in a professional, tasteful manner.

Her 24-year marriage to her high school sweetheart and her experience in raising her 5 children has given her lots of great material! She was First Runner Up in the nationally televised “Nick-At-Nite’s” search for America’s Funniest Mom contest. She has done several fundraising events for schools, hospitals and many other charitable organizations. She is one of the only female headliner comics working today with some of the biggest names in comedy, including Don Gavin, Lenny Clarke and Steve Sweeney. Christine loves the “auctioneer” side of her stand-up career, and it definitely shows!