As a leading fundraising auctioneer in the United States, Karen Sorbo's dedication to her profession, its purpose and results, has impacted deserving organizations across the continent. Her natural unbridled energy, a commanding yet elegant stage presence combined with precision techniques, have engaged audiences across North America. Karen has raised over $200 million dollars conducting over 2,000 auctions since graduating from both the Missouri Auctioneer School and World Wide College of Auctioneering in 1993.

 

This powerful and popular business woman has achieved national recognition as an auctioneer and spokesperson for important causes. Karen is highly regarded for her knowledge and expertise as a fundraiser that she is often featured in magazines or TV programs. In 2011, she earned the prestigious honor of being selected as part of the 2011 "Women of Influence" speakers' series by the Minnesota Monthly Magazine. In January 2012, Karen was interviewed on Access to Experts TV highlighting her journey of building a successful career.

 

Since embarking on this ambitious profession in 1993, she has been a member of the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) and Minnesota State Auctioneers Association (MSAA). Karen joined the Women Speakers Associations (WSA) in 2012 as a founding member to showcase her specialty as a fundraising auctioneer to a larger audience. She was featured in the April 2012 eNewsletter as one of the "Women You Need To Know" to illustrate her drive and passion of not only meeting, but also exceeding her clients' expectations.

 

Karen's level of experience encompasses financial motivation over a wide spectrum of programs: including environmental, private and public schools, churches, community projects, and an ever expanding range of non-profit organizations. Karen further enhances the experience with solid attention to detail and planning, providing the most powerful fundraising tools and services available. This results in the client's comfortable foreknowledge of the events complete success.

 

"I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed."

~ Booker T. Washington