OUR TEAM


The Wendt Group prides itself on integrity, compassion, and friendliness. Our hard work translates into everything we do. We never quit thinking about your auction, even after the deeds are transferred and the entire project is finished. We desire to build long lasting relationships with landowners, farmers, and investors and hope to include you in our auction family.

Kevin Wendt, CAI

President / Auctioneer / Broker
419.566.1599 | [email protected]

Kevin Wendt, CEO of The Wendt Group corporation, is a nationally known livestock auctioneer with more than 33 years experience.

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Dale Evans

General Manager/Auctioneer/Real Estate Agent
260.894.0458 | [email protected]

Dale has had extensive experience in marketing and management of farm land and equipment auctions since 2001 and has decades of experience in both the commercial sector and corporate America.

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Nick Cummings, CAI

Auctioneer/Auction Advisor/Real Estate Agent
740.572.0756 | [email protected]

Nick has been an active part of The Wendt Group Team since 2015, serving as an auctioneer and auction advisor. He has served sellers in the agricultural and commercial business community throughout the country.

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Tyler Wilt

Auctioneer / Real Estate Agent
740.572.1249 | [email protected]

Tyler Wilt brings to The Wendt Group a passion and enthusiasm to build and foster relationships with clients and customers alike. Raised on a 4th generation farm and having 22 years of experience in the agricultural and horticultural industry, Tyler has developed a deep passion and respect for the agricultural community.

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Kasey Smith

Auctioneer/Real Estate Agent
740.505.8845 | [email protected]

Kasey has been a member of the Wendt Group team for over 5 years. He is from Washington CH, Ohio and now has become a part of his wife's family farm outside New Vienna, Ohio. Kasey has had a life-long love of agriculture.

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Keagan Nicol

Auctioneer
937.594.8146 | [email protected]

Keagan Nicol is excited to join the Wendt Group. Keagan is from Milford Center, Ohio, and is currently a Senior studying Agriscience Education at The Ohio State University.

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Wesley Black

Real Estate Agent/Auction Day Coordinator
740.572.1670 | [email protected]

Born in 1943, Wesley has been involved in Ag all of his life. With his wife Gale they have 3 daughters, Nicole, Wendy, and Tracy and 7 grandkids. Wesley has been involved in real estate and helping with farm and machinery auctions since retirement in 2004.

W.J. Fannin III

Real Estate Agent/Auction Day Coordinator
614.395.9802 | [email protected]

W.J. Fannin joins the Wendt Group with a lifelong background in farming and a multi-generational beef cattle operation. W.J., a veteran of the U.S. military, is the owner and operator of Fannin AG, LLC and Fannin Hay and Straw.

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John Meents

Auction Day Coordinator
419.306.7480 | [email protected]

John Meents has 40 plus years' experience working livestock, real estate, farm equipment and auto auctions across the Midwest.

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Michelle Scholl

Auction Administration
614.626.SOLD | [email protected]

Michelle joins The Wendt Group Land and Ag team as our Admin Assistant and Customer Service Specialist. She also works as an administrative assistant with Showpig.com and Cattle Connect.

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Megan Wendt

Vice President and COO
614.626.SOLD | [email protected]

As co-owner of showpig.com Megan provides strategic direction while promoting a positive work environment with honesty and integrity in the workplace.

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Amy Smith

Director of Finance
765-426-9102 | [email protected]

Amy Smith comes to us with 25 years of experience in the ag industry and is our Chief Financial Officer. She works with our Agents to make sure your auction runs smoothly. Amy has never met a stranger and loves getting to know people. She has respect for all aspects of agriculture working in ag banking and the dairy, cattle and swine industries over the years.

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Ellen Knauth

Sr. Manager of Producer Service and Education
765-429-7324 | [email protected]

Ellen Knauth joined The Wendt Group as the Senior Manager of Producer Services and Education in July 2022. Ellen works with producers and consignors to help educate them on opportunities available within the company as well as how to best market their product.

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Kristi Stevens

Director of Operations
214-240-5347 | [email protected]

Kristi Stevens, Burnet, Texas, joined The Wendt Group as the Director of Operations specializing in Information Systems and Technology. In her role, Kristi leads The Wendt Group to provide a frictionless business for both employees and customers alike through implementing common sense systems and technology.

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Abby Davis

Brand Marketing Manager
614-403-0726 | [email protected]

Abby Davis joined The Wendt Group in July 2022 as the Brand Marketing Manager. Abby runs all of our outward marketing efforts including all of our social media platforms.Abby grew up in southern Arkansas. She and her husband now reside in Elk City, Oklahoma where they raise show pigs. She enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends when she can.

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