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Professional Bio
Carrie Hessney-Doran is a second-generation auctioneer who grew up in the auction business and now serves as Vice President of Hessney Auction Co., LTD.
A graduate of the Missouri Auction School, Carrie has spent more than 14 years working throughout virtually every part of the auction industry. At Hessney Auction Co., she specializes in Sportsman Auctions, helping manage large-scale auctions that include firearms, ammunition, sporting goods, vehicles, boats, equipment, and related assets.
Carrie is also the founder of Hessney Benefits, working with nonprofit organizations throughout New York and across the country as a professional benefit auctioneer and fundraising consultant. She conducts more than 40 benefit auctions annually, combining professional auction strategy, storytelling, donor engagement, and paddle raises to help organizations maximize their fundraising.
In 2026, Carrie achieved one of the highest honors in the auction profession when she was named the 2026 International Auctioneer Champion. After years of competing at the state and international level, the championship represented not only a professional milestone, but also an opportunity to represent the auction industry, encourage the next generation, and show other women and working mothers what is possible in this profession.
Career Honors
2026 International Auctioneer Champion
2024 International Auctioneer Championship Reserve Champion
2023 New York State Auctioneer of the Year
New York State Women’s Bid Calling Champion
Carrie holds the Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI), Auction Marketing Management (AMM), and Certified Estate Specialist (CES) professional designations and has served the New York State Auctioneers Association as a board member, Secretary, and Treasurer.
A graduate of the Missouri Auction School, Carrie has spent more than 14 years working throughout virtually every part of the auction industry. At Hessney Auction Co., she specializes in Sportsman Auctions, helping manage large-scale auctions that include firearms, ammunition, sporting goods, vehicles, boats, equipment, and related assets.
Carrie is also the founder of Hessney Benefits, working with nonprofit organizations throughout New York and across the country as a professional benefit auctioneer and fundraising consultant. She conducts more than 40 benefit auctions annually, combining professional auction strategy, storytelling, donor engagement, and paddle raises to help organizations maximize their fundraising.
In 2026, Carrie achieved one of the highest honors in the auction profession when she was named the 2026 International Auctioneer Champion. After years of competing at the state and international level, the championship represented not only a professional milestone, but also an opportunity to represent the auction industry, encourage the next generation, and show other women and working mothers what is possible in this profession.
Career Honors
2026 International Auctioneer Champion
2024 International Auctioneer Championship Reserve Champion
2023 New York State Auctioneer of the Year
New York State Women’s Bid Calling Champion
Carrie holds the Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI), Auction Marketing Management (AMM), and Certified Estate Specialist (CES) professional designations and has served the New York State Auctioneers Association as a board member, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Organization
Hessney Auction Co., Ltd
Hessney Auction Co., Ltd
Regular Member
NAA Designations
CAI, AMM, CES