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 licenses 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, and past president of the Northwest Chapter of the PAA. 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 in the Pennsylvania Auctioneers 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, riding his Harley, 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,
and 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/Marketing Director

Kylee Hostetter is a 3rd generation auctioneer, who has been passionate about auctions since a very young age. She graduated from Reppert Auction School at the age of 13, and has since specialized in Real Estate and Benefit Auctions. With her extensive knowledge and experience, she has become a well-known figure in the auction industry. In addition to her successful career, Kylee is also a dedicated mother of six children. She is proud to be raising the 4th generation within her family's auction company, and is committed to ensuring that the legacy of her family's business continues for many years to come.

Luis Cheng

Auctioneer/Sales

Luis Cheng is a bilingual professional fluent in English and Mandarin. Originally from New York, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Penn State and is pursuing a career in the auction industry.
Luis brings a diverse skill set and strong linguistic capabilities that make him a valuable asset to our auction team. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, swimming, and spending time with his cat.

Paige Johntson

Auctioneer/Sales/Accounting

Dan Reeder

Auctioneer/Sales/Appraiser

Daniel Reeder is a licensed auctioneer, real estate professional, and appraiser based in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. He has been producing results for clients since 2007 and was crowned the 2017 Pennsylvania Auctioneer Champion. Daniel is the proud father of six children and continues to serve his community through his auction and real estate expertise.

John Johnston

Auctioneer/Sales

Shirl Lyndes

Auctioneer/Sales

Shirl has been married to her husband, Allen, for over 40 years and is the proud mother of seven children and grandmother to thirteen grandchildren. Over the years, she has provided care for 102 foster children and adopted two children with special needs.
Professionally and as a volunteer, Shirl has dedicated much of her life to serving the elderly and individuals with special needs. Her commitment to these communities has earned her awards and recognition from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as well as local agencies. She is deeply passionate about this work and finds great fulfillment in meeting new people and supporting individuals through important life transitions.

Haley Hostetter

Office Administrator/Storage Unit Manager

Haley Hostetter is an Office Administrator and Storage Unit Manager for Hostetter Auctioneers. She is currently evaluating which area of the company to specialize in as she continues to grow within the family business. In her role, she oversees the management of storage units, and helps ensure daily operations remain organized, and efficient. Having been raised in the auction industry, Haley has attended auctions from a young age, and brings lifelong exposure along with hands-on experience to her position. She began working full-time at Hostetter Auctioneers in mid to late 2025. Outside of work, Haley enjoys training her horse and spending time with her dog, Maggie.