Walt was exposed to the auction environment at an early age, attending auctions with his mother June Stout, a well-known antiques dealer in the tri-state area. A licensed auctioneer in PA, WV and Ohio, Walt graduated from the Reppert School of Auctioneering in 2010, and worked exclusively with Jim Behm of Behm's Auction & Real Estate Service until 2020. While many other auctioneers are now using an "on-line" platform, Walt believes there is still a strong interest in the "live and on-site" auction, and continues to conduct those types of auctions in the local area.