How did it all get started...Straight from the Houser archives we see our father/grandfather and the founder of Houser Auctioneers, Curtis (far right).  Also on the block to Curtis' left is Doug. Tim standing at the far left against the house.  If you look close enough, you can even see two long haired hooligans, Jason and Nathan, sitting just in front of Tim to the left of the stand.

Today's Auction Team:

¡°Remember your roots¡± is one of the greatest lessons Gwen Houser instilled in her children and grandchildren.  Curtis Houser stressed honesty, hard work, and treating each sale like it was your own.  These are the values that have served Houser Auctioneers so well in the past and they are the values that will carry Houser Auctioneers successfully in the future.  Each member of the Houser Auctioneers team is ready to show you what the best three generation family auction business can do for you.

Gwen has been in the auction business from the beginning and continues to play a vital role in fostering the family spirit which is the cornerstone of our continued success.  With nearly 70 years of experience, Gwen is the backbone of not just the business but more importantly our family.  Still actively involved in the day to day activities, she is our expert in antiquities and an integral part of auction set-up and display.

Doug a graduate of Bloomsburg University, joined the business in 1971.  He has also served as a president of the Lehigh Valley Auctioneers Association.  He is a fully licensed auctioneer, appraiser, and real estate broker. 

Tim joined the business in 1976.  He is fully licensed as an auctioneer and appraiser.

Together, Doug & Tim share responsibility for the organization, preparation, and selling of all goods over the auction block.

Linda and Marie (Doug's wife and Tim's wife respectively) take active rolls in all phases and execution of our auctions. 

As we move into the Twenty-first century, the third generation of Houser's is now coming in from the wings to take their place in the business.  After years of helping set-up, break-down, & run items to the block they are ready to be Auctioneers in their own right. Nathan, Tim's son, is a 1996 Graduate of Penn State University.  Jason, Doug's son, a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy has recently left the United States Air Force while still serving as an Air Force Guardsman.  Both Nathan and Jason have obtained their licenses.  Below, are pictures of Nathan and Jason selling their first items as licensed auctioneers officially starting the third generation of Houser Auctioneers.

Naturally, the Houser Family cannot do everything ourselves and we are very Thankful for the outstanding people who have come to work with us.  Several friends and extended family members serve as clerks and runners.  Some of these great people have been with us for over twenty years.  They are trusted individuals and extremely important to our success.