Dave Shively
8049 State Street

Ralston, NE 68127

  402.339.7581
402.677.1059
dave@shivelyauction.com

 



    ABOUT US

Dave has been a member of the Nebraska Auctioneers Association since 1983. He has participated in the Nebraska Auctioneers’ bid calling contest for several years, and has placed in the top 10 many times.

Dave is a member of the award-winning Ralston Volunteer Fire Department where he has served for over 40 years, holding the offices of 1st assistant fire chief and fire instructor. He was runner- up and firefighter of the year as well as named citizen of the year in 1998 by the Ralston Chamber of Commerce.

Dave is also an avid amateur radio operator N0GOZ and a life member of AK-SAR-BEN amateur radio club. He has called many Ham Radio auctions for the AK-SAR-BEN and LINCOLN radio clubs and silent key auctions.

Dave has retired from the City of Ralston after 40 years, holding the title of Public Works Supervisor, thus developing a neighborly and first-name way of working with the public.

Dave takes professional pride in having auctioned for many respected area auctioneers including Hank's Auction Service, Leon Ruff & Frank Ryban Auction Service, Polenz Auctions, Starman Brothers Auctions, Schram Auction and Jensen Brothers Auctions.

Dave is keenly aware that he represents sellers but he must also be able to address the needs and concerns of buyers. He has a strong voice, a delightful sense of humor and an agile mind. He enjoys mentoring younger auctioneers. He is living proof that his is a fast-paced, unpredictable career that can bring financial rewards to whomever demonstrates adeptitude in all these areas.

Dave Shively is highly regarded in the auction profession and by his friends, colleagues and neighbors. Over the years their respect for him has grown immeasurably. All have found him to be an upstanding person of the highest moral character. He is scrupulously honest his affairs, and he conducts his life with integrity, respectability, intelligence, and competence, properly tempered with human compassion and a contagious courtesy. He is known for his strong work ethic and holds himself to the highest standards of professionalism.