Williams, Williams & McKissick Continues to Strengthen Its Approach to Building Auction Markets

Williams, Williams & McKissick (WWM), the parent company of Williams & Williams Worldwide Real Estate Auction, Auction Network and Williams Merchant Group (WMG), announces the promotions of Amy Bates and Rob Bridges to the newly created positions of Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Operations, respectively. These personnel placements coincide with WWM’s recent formation, paving the way to take live real estate auction to the next level with more technologically advanced methods through the company’s media network and global trading floor.

“The creation of the CMO position is an important evolution for our company,” said Pam McKissick, President & CEO of WWM. “Marketing has long evolved from being a tactical departmental function to an organization wide strategic discipline. Amy has demonstrated a keen ability to understand changing market dynamics, translating them into an actionable strategy and implementing the strategy to achieve company objectives. With this new role, Amy is uniquely positioned to manage the advancement of our brands in today’s multichannel, multiplatform world.”

As Chief Marketing Officer, Bates will oversee global and brand marketing strategy for the parent company and all associated brands, including Williams & Williams, Auction Network, WMG and Open Lands.

In recent months, Williams & Williams has experienced its highest productivity level the company has seen to date. As VP of Operations the last two years, Rob Bridges managed all phases of operations, from property preservation and enhanced auction processes to strong customer service and improved closing rates. In his new role as Senior Vice President of Operations, Bridges will work to maintain the expected levels of success during this period of rapid growth.

“From initial property listings to closing, our operations department runs like a well-oiled machine, coordinating dozens of auctioneers and the sales of thousands of properties in virtually all 50 states every month,” said McKissick. “Rob is a proven-performer with the unique ability to manage a division of this magnitude and scope. In this role, Rob will work closely with marketing to ensure every piece of real estate headed to auction continues to get the attention it deserves.”

About Williams, Williams & McKissick:

Williams, Williams & McKissick (WWM), LLC. is the parent company of Williams & Williams Worldwide Real Estate Auction®, Williams Merchant Group (WMG)™ and Auction Network®. WWM is privately owned and operated by Chairman Dean Williams (co-founder and CEO of Williams & Williams) and President & CEO Pam McKissick (founder of Auction Network and President of Williams & Williams). As a single enterprise, WWM is able to leverage and strengthen its goal of stewarding the built environment and building auction markets. WWM continues to take live auction to the next level delivering interactive remote auctions in more entertaining, cutting-edge ways through its nationwide licensed and operating footprint, on site auctions, media network and global trading floor. (www.williamsauction.com)