Mike Jones and Craig Meier are industry veterans who joined forces to elevate auction education across the United States. Their partnership began after years of collaborating professionally and recognizing a shared belief: that the auction industry thrives when education, ethics, and real-world skill development are held to the highest standard.

In 2019, they took a major step together by purchasing World Wide College of Auctioneering, one of the longest-standing and most respected auction schools in the country. That acquisition cemented their joint mission to develop a unified, modern, best-in-class learning experience for new and experienced auctioneers. Their partnership later expanded to include Nashville Auction School and America’s Auction Academy, creating a multi-campus education network now housed under the Auction Academy brand.