Our Story
Clark Auction Service was started over 60 years ago by Clair Clark. Clair conducted hundreds of farm, real estate, and household auctions in Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota. Clark Auction Service is known for their quality auctions and their personal service to the customer. Their clients are their number one priority. Since Clair’s passing, his son Jerry Clark has taken over the business. Jerry has had a long history with Clark Auction Service and is an accomplished auctioneer himself.
Dave Guerdet joined the company in 2001 as Co-Owner and Auctioneer. Dave grew up on a farm outside of Swea City and is very knowledgeable on anything to do with Farm Equipment, Farmland, Collectibles, Antiques. He is the one that does all the internet work when Clark Auction does internet bidding. He also does the updating of the website. Dave is here to make sure your auction is a success!
We have built a mailing list for each type of auction so we can get the right people to the auctions. Having the right buyers brings the best return for our clients. We’re always looking for more ways to bring quality buyers to our auctions. We use many publications to advertise for our auctions to draw the most people: local papers, Iowa Farmer Today, Red Power, Antique Trader, Collectors Journal, and many others.
Clark Auction has taken advantage of advertising with all the social media platforms. Selling on all including Ebay, Whatnot, EquipmentFacts, Proxibid, Hibid & more! We are continuing to build a new and improved website & using our Facebook page to promote our auctions.
Clark Auction has experienced staff to help you at check in and check out time. We are a family owned and operated auction company who makes our clients and customers are our number one priority.
When we say Clark Auction is a family business, you will see that in our list of people we have that helps run an auction.
Meet Our Team
Jerry Clark
Jerry Clark worked with his Father, Clair Clark, in the auction business long before he was a teenager. Throughout this time Jerry did everything on an auction from clerking to settling. In 1993, Jerry went to the Worldwide Auction College in Mason City, Iowa, and he took over Clark Auction Service that same year. Over the years, Jerry has conducted hundreds of farm, real estate, and household auctions in Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota. His knowledge and experience in farm equipment and antiques makes him the lead auctioneer in his company.
Dave Guerdet
Dave joined the company as Co-Owner and auctioneer in 2001. Dave comes from a farming background and brings his knowledge of farm equipment and technology to the company. Jerry and Dave work extremely well together, and they put every effort into bringing the highest dollar for their clients.
Jeff Hardman lives in Ringsted Iowa and is a vital part of the team. He joined the team in 2024 and helps set up and conduct our auction to secure success for our clients. He can be contacted at 712-480-0750 and would be able to answer all your questions.
Jana Guerdet is the wife of Dave Guerdet and is the clerk for the company. She is top notch on getting numbers right during the fast pace of an auction. She always is there with a smile to help you with any needs.
Jordan Guerdet is the daughter of Dave Guerdet and is the second-best clerk Clark Auction has and also helps run the simulcast auctions.
Kirsten Guerdet is the daughter of Dave Guerdet and runs the auction when you check in until you check out. She is the face you see and is wonderful to deal with. Always has a smile for you!
Preston Guerdet is the son of Dave Guerdet and is the all-around guy that Dave relies on for help the computer to help with set up and breaking down an auction. He is always there with a smile to help in any way to help a sale become a success.