Steven Godfryd
Co-founder & President

Steven organizes and conducts over 150 fundraising auctions annually, earning him the moniker of “hardest working auctioneer in the fundraising business”. Having worked as a professional non-profit fundraiser for 15 years, the combination of being both an auctioneer and a fundraiser makes him a powerful force in encouraging people to spend generously at fundraising events. He has literally generated millions of dollars for charitable organizations, and has been recognized by industry groups for his outstanding work. Steve became an auctioneer the old fashioned way, by studying auctioneers. He has a reverence for country cattle callers and their high-speed auction patter, yet appreciates the sophistication of auctioneers at the worlds finest auction houses such as Christie's & Sotheby's. His style is a bit flashy, and a true hybrid of old-fashioned country combined with high-brow city flare.

Steve’s diverse background reflects his passion for giving and helping others. He served as a beekeeper in the Peace Corps in Paraguay, where he taught impoverished farmers how to produce honey as a secondary income generating activity. After three years in Paraguay, he subsequently worked in Brazil, Argentina, Chile & Nicaragua, spending a total of seven years working with bees and rural people in Latin America. Today, Steve takes great pride in raising money for a host of wonderful causes, but feels particularly proud of his work in support of people with disabilities.

Avery Godfryd
Co-Founder & Vice President of Administration

Avery spent her young adulthood working in Latin America where she worked with several non-profit organizations that promoted community based agriculture focused on developing women farmers. Avery developed an interest in agriculture while at UC Davis where she earned her bachelors in International Agricultural Development and Entomology. After spending four years in Tijuana, Mexico and rural Nicaragua teaching agriculture, Avery returned to school at the Monterey Institute of International Studies where she earned her Masters in Public Administration. Though the raising of her family and the building of the Pacific Auction Company has kept Avery in the United States for the time being, her passion still resides with the women of Mexico and Central America and their struggle to overcome poverty.

Sylvia Wolf
Marketing Manager, Las Vegas.

Marketing Manager, Las Vegas. After a successful 30-year career in senior and executive positions for local, regional and national non-profit organizations, Sylvia brought her expertise in special events, marketing and corporate development to PAC in 2010. Her vast knowledge and deep experience in raising money serves PAC clients as their go-to creative thought partner. Her personal interests include Texas Hold- 'em poker which has enhanced the PAC client base as charity poker tournaments are a prominent form of non-profit fund raising in La Vegas. Her heart lies with organizations who provide a substantial and unmet human need, such as cancer research and disability services

Chiaya Rawlins

Chris Cao

Sara Reitz, CPF
Framing manager

Sara has been framing for over 35 years. She has a tremendous amount of experience collaborating with galleries, art consultants, artists and interior designers. Her wonderful sense of creativity and special eye for design are present in each and every framed item made by the Pacific Auction Company. Sara takes special pride in supporting organizations that help animals and women.

Davith Moua
Auction Coordinator

Davith is a student at UC Davis pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering. He has been with Pacific Auction Company for three years, participating in over two hundred auctions. He enjoys working with Pacific Auction because of its important mission to raise money for charity. Clients love working with him due to his experience and calm, warm manner. Davith actively supports higher education for the Southeast Asian community.

Lionel Rawlins

Caitlyn Meltvedt

When it comes to auction administration and management, there's no one more reliable than Caitlyn. With great attention to detail, she ensures a smooth auction before the event even begins. A joy to work with, clients love her welcoming attitude and ability to efficiently organize even the largest and most complicated auctions. As an advocate for better health care, Caitlyn enjoys working with hospitals, clinics and many of our cancer and disease awareness organizations.

Chad Larsen
Framing Associate

Chad has been providing custom framing and design services for interior decorators and art enthusiasts for several years, and has played an integral role in building The Looking Glass as the retail framing arm of the Pacific Auction Company. Customers love his passionate, collaborative approach to creating custom framing designs. Chad is inspired by the one-on-one experience of working with clients to create treasures that they can enjoy for generations. He is a strong advocate for organizations promoting young and emerging artists, as well as those seeking to build a greater sense of equality for all people.

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