Marilyn K Burgess
Chief Executive Officer/President
TX Auctioneers Lic. No. 7878

Marilyn K. Burgess is majority shareholder and C.E.O./President of Lone Star Auctioneers. As such, she bears ultimate responsibility for policy and operational decisions. On an operational basis, she is responsible for fiscal management, administration, accounting, subcontract administration and personnel. She has been a licensed auctioneer since 1982 and is the Chief Auctioneer of the firm. Ms. Burgess has a B.S. in Communication and English from East Texas State University, an M.ED. in counseling and Student Personnel Services from the University of North Texas and 40 hours of Post-graduate work toward a doctorate in Business Administration and Higher Education at UNT. She has an impressive and extensive variety of seminar and continuing education credits. Burgess's work experience includes nine years as Coordinator for the Human Relations Department of the Fort Worth Independent School District where she supervised a department. Her experience in human relations and as a licensed professional counselor are valuable assets in dealing with the clients and customers.

Ed Lanford Jr.
Chief Operating Officer
TX Auctioneers Lic. No. 7799

Ed Lanford, Jr., as C.O.O. and minority shareholder, is responsible for sale planning, public relations and marketing, advertising, information technology, security and estimating and proposals. He provides technical support to the financial, accounting and computer operations. He became a licensed auctioneer in 1981 and is one of Lone Star’s lead auctioneers. Lanford has a B.A. in Zoology from the University of Texas at Austin, attended the University of Houston pursuing a Master's degree in Physiology with plans to attend medical school thereafter. Having been drafted out of graduate school, he was assigned to assist in research at the U.S. Army Environmental Hygiene Agency in Edgewood, Maryland. Upon discharge he undertook the two year M.B.A. program at the University of Texas Graduate School of Business . His other studies included Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, Texas Christian University and Tarrant County College.

Paula Hooper
Office Manager/ Project Administrator for Fleet Surplus Contracts/Project Manager for Federal Vehicle Services Contracts; Auctioneer
TX Auctioneers Lic. No. 12299

Paula Hooper is Office Manager/Administrator for multiple city contracts and is Project Manager for our federal Vehicle Services contracts. She attended the Gregg School of Auctioneering in December 1985 and has been licensed as an auctioneer since that time. Hooper is a vital long-term member of Lone Star’s staff whose experience and expertise are exhibited in many aspects of the company’s business transactions. She works directly with clients for On-line sales. In this capacity Hooper promotes Lone Star’s services to potential clients and assists in the transition from live auction procedures to Internet auction procedures and requirements. Ms. Hooper has experience in accounting and banking. She is one of Lone Star’s primary on site computer operators and plays a vital part in all our WebCast and Online auctions. She has completed numerous hours of course work at Tarrant County College. Her project management skills and computer proficiency are exceptional.

Anne Dalton
Special Projects Manager

Anne Dalton is Project Manager for our national contract with the U.S. Marshals Service. She also serves as Project Manager for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts auctions and California State Controller’s Office auctions. In addition, she works with Ed Lanford in proposal writing and preparation. Prior to her many years with Lone Star Auctioneers, her work experience included several years in the telecommunications industry and self employment as a visual artist. Ms. Dalton has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Fine Arts Degree from Texas Woman’s University.

Karen Plunk
Advertising and Promotion Specialist

Karen Plunk is responsible for all of Lone Star’s advertising and promotion on a local, state, national and international level. Karen draws on over ten (10) years experience in newspaper and print advertising and in the printing industry. She also does a significant portion of our digital photography and image manipulation. Having pursued an Associates Degree in Graphic Arts at Tarrant County College and having worked in the printing industry, she is conversant with all aspects of advertising and publication layout, design, and production.

Kathi Clark
IT Manager, Web Master, Internet Marketing and Online Auction Administrator

Kathi Clark is responsible for web page design and maintenance for all of our websites at www.LoneStarAuctioneers.com, and www.LoneStarOnline.com. She is an experienced Web/Network Administrator who brings not only ten years of knowledge and skill to the job, but also organization, reliability, and punctuality. With Clark on staff, Lone Star's website is more accessible and active than ever before. In addition, our website has more visits each month than at any other time in our history. Graduating with a double major, a B.A. in Communication with an emphasis in Advertising, as well as a B.F.A. in graphic design and photography from the University of Texas at Arlington, She is also responsible for compiling and manipulating the digital images for the video tape, CD and the digital image presentation which are used during live auctions. She has been with Lone Star since 2004.

Marci Caldwell
Accounting

Marci Caldwell is responsible for Lone Star’s accounting functions. She oversees the distribution of funds to our consignors and keeps accurate and current records of each auction. At live auctions, Caldwell performs multiple functions in the auction office, computer operator, cashier and registration. She has been with Lone Star since 2003.

Chanse Awtrey
Equipment and Facility Manager/Truck Driver

Chanse Awtrey is responsible for the care, storage, maintenance and set-up of all our equipment including vehicles, trailers, public address, electronic, and technical equipment. He performs Vehicle Services for a number of contracts. Mr. Awtrey is a lead set-up supervisor and make-ready person for live and Online auctions. He also works as a bid spotter at live auctions. He has been with Lone star since 2005.

Elsa Valenzuela Edwards
Online Assistant

Elsa Edwards assists with the administration of Online auctions. She formerly worked as the Project Administrator for Lone Star’s City of Dallas and City of Fort Worth Police Auto Pound contracts and brings a great deal of auction experience to the process of conducting our Online auctions. She provides back up to computer operators at live auctions. Ms. Edwards is bilingual (oral & written) and she formerly worked for a major corporation in Mexico where she was in charge of payroll for approximately 400+ employees.

Jayne Sullivan
Online Auction Administrator

Jayne Sullivan is responsible for overseeing the closing, invoicing and collection of all on-line auctions. Prior to her years with Lone Star Auctioneers, she worked as an Administrative Assistant with EDS in Plano. Mrs. Sullivan has a Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education from Emporia State University in Kansas. She has been with Lone Star since 2007.

Sally Smith
Unclaimed Property Specialist

Sally Smith oversees the online auctions for The State of Alabama, The State of Utah, American Jewelry Exchange and other clients. She handles the digital photography, image manipulation, auction spreadsheets, shipping of items and downloading the auction information to Lone Star’s website. Mrs. Smith has a Master of Arts Degree in Music and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music from Texas Women’s University. She has been with Lone Star since 2007.

Jessica Gray
Administrative Assistant

Jessica Gray assists in the day-to-day activities of the auction office with live and online auctions. She assists with the closing, invoicing and collection of all on-line auctions. At live auctions she registers and takes payments. Jessica attended Panola College and Tyler Junior College where she studied general courses.  She has been with Lone Star since 2010.

Dave Dillingham
Pound Vehicle Specialist, Set-up & Security

Dillingham is responsible for preparing all pound vehicles for sale at auction. He unlocks them, scrapes inspection stickers off and places Buyers Guides in the windows. His other duties include setting up auctions and providing security of the merchandise and check-out.

Eugene Thompson
Set up, Security, Equipment & Computer Network Specialist

Gene Thompson has recently brought his experience to Lone Star Auctioneers after amassing expertise in technical, operations, administrative and supervisory positions as well as extensive PC networking and diagnostic skills. His experience extends into the auction industry from having held various positions for a Salvation Army location which held weekly auctions. Thompson was responsible for organization and oversight of those auctions in addition to other duties. Thompson is responsible for auction set up and security. In the Corporate Office, he will use his knowledge and expertise in computer technology for Network administration and hardware and software operations. His educational background includes an Associates Degree in Applied Science from The Community College of the Air Force and completion of a majority of course-work toward a B.B.A. degree, University of North Texas. He is A+ Certified and is retired from the U.S. Air Force.