Meet the Auctioneers
Sherm Hostetter, Jr.
President & CEO
Sherman Hostetter, Jr., of Beaver, Pennsylvania, attended Penn State University on a golf scholarship from 1973-77 and graduated with a major in real estate and insurance. Presently, he continues the family auction business that was started by his parents, Col. Sherman and Doris Hostetter, in 1955. He is a full-time auctioneer and real estate broker licensed in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Throughout his esteemed career, Sherm has championed the auction industry by serving as the president of Auction Marketing Institute, past president of the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association, past president of the Northwest Chapter of the PAA, and past president of the National Auction Association. Sherman is also twice a past board member of the National Auctioneers Association and a past board member of the National Association of Realtors Auction Committee. In 1992, he won the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association Bid Calling Championship and in 2010, he won the West Virginia Auctioneers Association Bid Calling Championship. In 2013, Sherman was inducted into the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame, and he has also been honored with induction into the National Auction Association Hall of Fame. Sherman holds many designations including: the Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI), Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate (AARE), Graduate Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA), Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Certified Estate Specialist (CES), and is a Certified Paralegal through Penn State University. Since 2003, Sherman has served on the Pennsylvania State Board of Auctioneer Examiners, appointed by then Governor Edward G. Rendell, and is currently the Chairman of the Board. His community involvement includes volunteering for his church and community teen Bible study and serving as the past school board director for the Blackhawk School District. Away from the auction business, Sherm enjoys playing golf, which he played professionally from 1978 to 1982, trap shooting, and spending time with his family.
Matt Hostetter
Auctioneer/Sales
Matt Hostetter is a third-generation auctioneer, carrying on the Hostetter tradition for integrity and honesty set forth by his grandfather and father.
Matt resides in Beaver Falls, PA with his wife, Cassandra, and 4 children. Matt specializes in Business Liquidations and Estate work. Since 2009, Matt has helped transition the business to online auctions. Matt spends a third of his year working as a contract auctioneer throughout the US, England, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Dubai, and the Philippines.
Matt is the 2013 PA Auctioneer Champion, the 2018 Champion of Champions. A graduate of Reppert School of Auctioneering. He is a licensed auctioneer in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Georgia, Massachusetts, Florida and Australia.
Kylee Hostetter
Auctioneer/Sales/Marketing
Kylee Hostetter is a proud third-generation auctioneer who grew up with a gavel in her hand and auction in her blood. Her passion for the industry was evident from an early age — she graduated from Reppert Auction School at just 13 years old, setting the stage for a remarkable career that continues to grow. As a member of the Hostetter family legacy, which dates back to 1955 when her grandparents Col. Sherman and Doris Hostetter founded the family business, Kylee carries that tradition forward with dedication and heart.
Over the years, Kylee has built a distinguished reputation specializing in Real Estate and Benefit Auctions, bringing energy, expertise, and a genuine personal touch to every event she leads. She has earned several prestigious industry designations, including the Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI), Benefit Auction Specialist (BAS), and Auction Marketing Management (AMM) — a testament to her commitment to excellence and continued professional growth. She is also a proud Life Member of the National Auction Association.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Kylee is a devoted mother of six children, and perhaps her greatest source of pride is raising the fourth generation within the family's auction company. She is deeply committed to preserving and growing the legacy her grandparents built — ensuring that the Hostetter name remains synonymous with integrity, professionalism, and a love for the auction industry for many years to come.
Paige Johnston
Auctioneer/Sales/Accounting
John Johnston
Auctioneer/Sales
Shirl Lyndes
Auctioneer/Sales
Shirl has been with her husband, Allen for over 40 years and has 7 children and 13 Grandchildren. She has also had 102 Foster Children and adopted 2 of those with special needs. Formally she has volunteered with and worked with the elderly and special needs communities which she has received awards and recognition from the state of Pennsylvania and local agencies. She truly loves this avenue of her life. She enjoys meeting new people and helping people on their life changes.
Luis Cheng
Auctioneer/Sales
Luis Cheng is a bilingual professional fluent in English and Mandarin. Originally from New York, he graduated from Penn State with a BS in Business and is now pursuing a career in the auction industry. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, swimming and playing with his cat. His diverse skill set and linguistic capabilities make him an invaluable asset to our auction team.