Jeff is the founder of Morris Auction Group located in Memphis, Tennessee and has a twenty-six year career in the real estate business. After graduating from business school at UT, he started his real estate career managing condominiums and office properties in Memphis and Jackson, Tennessee. His life working in real estate includes development of apartments and office buildings, buying and selling hotel properties, managing shopping centers and industrial properties and the construction of new homes.

Jeff started in the real estate auction business in 2000. Having been involved in every aspect of a very prominent real estate auction company, his experience includes over 300 separate auctions that includes over 1,000 separate properties that were auctioned. The properties that were auctioned run the gamut of property types from shopping centers, hotels, large tracts of land with thousands of acres, farm land, timber tracts, cattle farms, residential homes, apartments, golf courses and resort properties. He believes that the auction business is in its infancy and expects the growth of the auctions of real estate over the next decade to be phenomenal.

Jeff graduated from Christian Brothers High School and the University of Tennessee at Martin. He is licensed as an auctioneer and a real estate broker and is a graduate of the World Wide College of Auctioneering, located in Mason City, Iowa, the #1 auctioneering school in the United States, a member of the National Auctioneers Association, a member and board member of the Tennessee Auctioneers Association. In his community he is a graduate of Leadership Memphis and past member of the boards of Senior Services, Special Olympics and the YMCA. He is also licensed in the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.

Don, a native Texan, graduated with a BFA in Advertising and Graphic Design from Sam Houston State University in 1996. He was immediately hired by a leading advertising agency in North Houston as Art Director and Webmaster. While at the agency, he learned all aspects of advertising and marketing high-end clients through the internet. After 10 very successful years Don relocated to the Memphis area and started promoting real estate auction events. He believes that while the "auction method" is one of the oldest ways to sell, that the internet will bring a whole new generation of auction buyers to a proven process. Also a believer in a balanced lifestyle, Don enjoys spending weekends with his wife, stepson and friends watching football and cooking out.

As a Commercial Sales Specialist, Bill brings over 23 years of sales, marketing and management experience in the logistics industry prior to entering the real estate industry in 2005. Bill has been able to utilize most of his extensive training and experiences from the private sector to be the catalyst for commercial real estate. Bill started his career in Memphis, TN in 1987 and stayed until 1992. After living in the Northeast for 4 years as a National Accounts Specialist, he and his family relocated to the Jacksonville, FL metro area for 10 years before moving back to Memphis in 2006. Bill entered the Real Estate Auction industry in 2007 after being exposed to an auction and a Buyers Seminar. "In regards to Real Estate, I like working with a process that is smooth, simple and not subject to opinions" says Bill. "If the Seller is ready, willing and able, the market will determine the outcome. My role is to be the facilitator and the Project Manager for my clients (the sellers). In order to have a successful sale, I have to work diligently and have a good understanding of what is going on in the marketplace". Bill has been married for 17 years to his lovely wife Lynn. He has one child, Cameron who is 14 and attends Briarcrest Christian School. Bill enjoys running, golf, judging BBQ contests and spending time with his family at their Arkansas lake house.

Derrick graduated from Whitehaven High School in 1992 and decided to serve his country by joining the United States Air Force where he achieved the rank of Senior Airman. Upon leaving the armed forces in 1997, Derrick has devoted his time and un-ending energy to every aspect of the Real Estate industry. As a Real Estate Agent, he began his career investing in and managing single-family residential properties throughout Memphis. Over time, his experience grew to include extensive knowledge in Real Estate wholesaling, retail, owner financing investment strategies and now, Real Estate Auctions. Since his initial days in the Memphis Real Estate market, Derrick has not only taken several classes in Real Estate Investment but taught them as well. In addition, Derrick participated as key speaker in weekly seminars, several one-on-one joint ventures and even co-hosted a show on air here in Memphis in 2000. Derrick is very passionate about ensuring that Morris Auction Group clients understand this industry and all the options the Auction process brings to the table. As the lead developer of MorrisAuctionExpress.com, Derrick and the Morris Auction Group Team always stay one step ahead in the industry!

Bill is a native Tennessean, and lifelong Shelby County resident. He is a seasoned entrepreneur who founded Giannini Foods, which he sold in 2006, and Little Italy Pizza, Pasta & Subs, located in Midtown Memphis, which he still owns. In addition to his experience in food service, Bill is a licensed Realtor who was an agent with Crye-Leike and another auction company prior to joining the Morris team. Active in the community, Bill plays the guitar for the Praise & Worship Band at his church. He also is very involved in local politics.

Bill is the father of our founder and serves as a business advisor, consultant and as the head of business development for the company. Bill is the former Mayor of Shelby County from 1976 to 1994 and its Sheriff from 1964 to 1970. He was first elected Mayor in 1978 and was re-elected in 1982, 1986, and 1990, receiving an average of 83 percent of the vote. His terms as Mayor have been characterized by his emphasis on economic development and is credited with playing a key role in the economic growth recorded in Memphis in the 80's and 90's, including the creation of more than 135,000 new jobs, development of a $1.5 billion tourism industry, the targeting of distribution as a growth industry, and recruitment of national corporate offices.

From 1964 to 1970, he served three terms as Shelby County's youngest sheriff, and was responsible for maintaining custody of James Earl Ray following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Bill Morris retired as Mayor of Shelby County in September, 1994 after serving 16 years in that position. His desire to build a stronger Memphis continues today through his tireless efforts with various civic organizations.

He currently serves his alma mater, the University of Memphis, as a member the President's Board of Visitors, Chairman of the Ambassador's Club, member of Tiger Scholarship Board, and the Advisory Board for the Fogelman School of Business. He is extremely involved with Lindenwood Christian Church as past Chairman of the Board of the Church and as a Life Elder. Non-profit agencies also benefit from his experience. Bill donates time to the National Advisory Board for St. Jude Children's Hospital and to the Memphis Group for St. Jude. His concern for a better Memphis is evidenced by his service on the Board of the Area Agency on Aging, the Board of Trustees for Lifeblood and the YES Foundation's Board of Directors.

Born in Amory, Mississippi, he moved to Memphis to attend Memphis State University and Southern Law School. He has been married to his wife, Ann, for 54 years and they have three sons, one daughter, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Born in Brazil and raised in North Carolina, Valerie is the wife of Jeff and has called Memphis home for more than 18 years. She is currently the Regional Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs for Harrah's Entertainment, Tunica. In this position she is responsible for all internal communications, media relations, external communications, community affairs, and charitable contributions and donations for the Memphis Corporate Office, as well as the Grand, Horseshoe and Sheraton Casinos in Tunica. She is also the author of Flavorful Wild Game and delectable desserts cookbook, released 2002. Valerie holds a Bachelors degree in Business Administration.

Dodson is a long time Memphian. He lived on farm near Earle, Arkansas until moving to Memphis in 1957. He attended and graduated from East High School 1961 then attended Washington & Lee University and ultimately graduated from University of Memphis. Dodson started his career at Plough Inc. (now Schering Plough) in the International Division and achieved the position of Area Manager Far East living in Manila, Philippines, and Hong Kong. He moved from Plough in 1974 to pursue his own business and worked as Export Manager for small companies in the Mid South. He later joined NSA(National Safety Associates) as Vice President International and built business in Canada and Europe. Ten years ago, he moved into the real estate business selling farm land and hunting property in Arkansas. Dodson was introduced into real estate auctions for another auction company and recently joined Morris Auction Group. He has a grown son and daughter.

Gregory has been in the real estate business since 1999 and holds an affiliate brokers license from the state of Tennessee. In addition to real estate education and experiences he has taken continuing education classes in real estate appraising and mortgage banking. Gregory is a member and adheres to the code of ethics for the Memphis Area Association of Realtors and the National Auctioneers Association. He is a graduate of The Nashville Auction School and The Professional Ringman’s Institute. By learning every aspect of the real estate and auction industry shows his commitment and dedication to the business and his clients. His passion is to listen, consult and advise his clients on the real estate auction solution through his knowledge, tools, and the resources that have been developed over time to best meet his client's real estate needs.

Erin Wells graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a BFA in Graphic Design and Marketing in 1994. Upon graduating, she returned to her native Memphis to put her skills to work designing and developing local media campaigns for area architectural firms. From the concept to the design to the implementation, Erin managed cross-media campaigns that continually led to success. As a result, she was given the opportunity to work on a national level developing new product lines and campaigns in the gourmet food gifting industry.Erin joined the Real Estate Auction industry in 2005. Since that time, she has honed her skill set to specialize in the fast-paced world of Real Estate Auction campaigns. Erin’s knowledge of campaign budget development, marketing material design, cross-media purchasing and placement makes her an integral part of Morris Auction Group. Erin is married with one very football oriented 2-year old son (GO VOLS!) and enjoys painting children’s murals, designing for local charities, attempting to cook and gaming.

Born and raised in Savannah TN, Don attended college in Jackson TN and entered the family restaurant business. He has successfully owned and operated restaurants in the West Tennessee area for over 30 years. He has two daughters, Deidre' and Leslie both whom are educators. Don moved to Memphis in 2000 with his job in the food service industry. With a desire to provide an excellent level of service and his interest in real estate Don obtained his real estate license and changed careers. As a real estate professional Don began his career with Crye-Lyke here in Memphis. His love of the auction process prompted him to join a very prominent real estate auction company where he served as an event coordinator, marketing director and sale associate. Don brings with him an extensive auction background and knowledge of selling real estate by the auction method. He has had experience in all types of property sales from residential and investment homes, shopping centers, apartment complexes, commercial buildings, warehouses, office buildings as well as large tracts of land. Don's commitment to service is evident with all his clients as he consults and advises on the real estate auction solution. Licensed in the states of Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee Don is a member of, and adheres to the code of ethics for, the Memphis Area Association of Realtors, Tennessee Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. He continues to expand his knowledge in real estate by completing continuing education classes.