Bendis Companies Inc. has 5 decades of collective experience appraising and auctioning machinery, equipment, and personal property for Financial institutes, Government agencies, Business, and Individuals thru out the United States, Canada and Mexico.
As a company with prime concentration on auctions, and appraisals, our team includes full time appraisers, full time auctioneers, photographers, marketing experts, and IT staff for online or simulcast auctions.
Whether your need is Liquidating assets for the highest possible value or appraising assets for the most accurate value our team can assist.
We are accredited by the International Society of Appraiser, Certified Auctioneers Institute, USPAP.
The Bendis Client List includes Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, IRS, Homeland Security, Small Business Administration, Department of Transportation, Multiple Airports, Multiple Financial Institutes, DGS Fleet Administration, State Lands Commission, Air Resources Board, Department Of Parks and Recreation, Department of Fish and Game, Department of Justice, Department of Forestry, Private Business, Individuals, and Trustees.
We are proud of our family owned business and pay close attention to each customer, and take pride in the loyal clientele we have built over the years.
Please ask for references. Talk to the people we have served. Regardless of your requirements we’re are certain you will be extremely pleased with our style and results.
Jan T. Bendis
Vice President, Senior Auctioneer, Senior Appraiser
Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Principal Auctioneer is Jan T. Bendis. Jan holds California State Bond No. 137151900876. Vice President of Bendis Companies, Inc., holds a degree in Business Management from the University of Baltimore, Maryland. He is also a 1984 graduate of Western College of Auctioneering, Billings, Montana. Mr. Bendis earned the Certified Auctioneer Institute (CAI).
The Certified Auctioneers Institute is the most prestigious designation awarded in the auction industry.
CAI Course Description
As the auction profession continues to grow and a wider variety of clients begin using auction services, the CAI professional designation is becoming increasingly important. Designation holders have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality services to all types of clients. In addition, this designation indicates to attorneys, trust officers, government officials, financial planners, accountants, real estate professionals, and others who seek the services of well-qualified auctioneers, that the CAI designation holder is an astute business person who upholds the highest professional standards.
He is a member of the National Auctioneers Association and the NAA Speaker's Bureau. Mr. Bendis has served on the Ethics Committee of the California State Auctioneer Association. Plus he certified by the National Auctioneers Association as a General Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA) and Certified Estate Specialist (CES).
Mr. Bendis is an active member of the Southern California Auctioneer Association, National Auctioneer Association, and California State Auctioneer Association. As Chief Operating Officer, he is responsible for substantial work at the administrative level to include all phases of the auction process from appraisal and site preparation to lotting and tagging, registration of buyers, clerking and cashiering. Mr. Bendis' experience includes the full range of requirements for the execution of major auctions, i.e., marketing, finance and auction management. Jan frequently attends continuing education classes and seminars.
The Certified Auctioneers Institute is the most prestigious designation awarded in the auction industry.
CAI Course Description
As the auction profession continues to grow and a wider variety of clients begin using auction services, the CAI professional designation is becoming increasingly important. Designation holders have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality services to all types of clients. In addition, this designation indicates to attorneys, trust officers, government officials, financial planners, accountants, real estate professionals, and others who seek the services of well-qualified auctioneers, that the CAI designation holder is an astute business person who upholds the highest professional standards.
He is a member of the National Auctioneers Association and the NAA Speaker's Bureau. Mr. Bendis has served on the Ethics Committee of the California State Auctioneer Association. Plus he certified by the National Auctioneers Association as a General Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA) and Certified Estate Specialist (CES).
Mr. Bendis is an active member of the Southern California Auctioneer Association, National Auctioneer Association, and California State Auctioneer Association. As Chief Operating Officer, he is responsible for substantial work at the administrative level to include all phases of the auction process from appraisal and site preparation to lotting and tagging, registration of buyers, clerking and cashiering. Mr. Bendis' experience includes the full range of requirements for the execution of major auctions, i.e., marketing, finance and auction management. Jan frequently attends continuing education classes and seminars.
Diane L. Bendis
President, Auctioneer, Senior Appraiser
President for Bendis Companies, Inc. is Diane L. Bendis. Diane is known for her creative and professional approach to solving complex challenges. She holds California State Auctioneer Bond No. 137151900875. Diane graduated from the Nashville Auctioneering School, Nashville Tennessee.
Since then, she has shouldered full responsibility for the policy and administration of the organization. She has vast amount of experience in human relations and personnel management.
For twenty years, she was Executive Vice President of the leading personnel agency in Orange County. Prior to taking control of Bendis Companies, Inc., she had eight years experience in the auction industry. In addition to performing essential auction responsibilities, she provides management supervision of employees. In the auction environment, Ms. Bendis specializes in clerking and cashiering. She also directs telemarketing functions, responds to requests for bids and oversees proposal preparation. Responsibilities include financial, personnel management and equipment acquisition.
Ms. Bendis is a certified appraiser with and holds membership in the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) and American Marketing Institute, General Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA) plus Certified Estate Specialist (CES), and Auction Technology Specialist (ATS).
Her experiences allow her to interpret and deal with the myriad issues affecting the auction and appraisal industry including licensing, and permit requirements, governmental regulations, safety issues, bonding requirements, insurance policies and provisions, and statutes and local ordinances.
Since then, she has shouldered full responsibility for the policy and administration of the organization. She has vast amount of experience in human relations and personnel management.
For twenty years, she was Executive Vice President of the leading personnel agency in Orange County. Prior to taking control of Bendis Companies, Inc., she had eight years experience in the auction industry. In addition to performing essential auction responsibilities, she provides management supervision of employees. In the auction environment, Ms. Bendis specializes in clerking and cashiering. She also directs telemarketing functions, responds to requests for bids and oversees proposal preparation. Responsibilities include financial, personnel management and equipment acquisition.
Ms. Bendis is a certified appraiser with and holds membership in the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) and American Marketing Institute, General Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA) plus Certified Estate Specialist (CES), and Auction Technology Specialist (ATS).
Her experiences allow her to interpret and deal with the myriad issues affecting the auction and appraisal industry including licensing, and permit requirements, governmental regulations, safety issues, bonding requirements, insurance policies and provisions, and statutes and local ordinances.
Steve Rhoads
Retired
Jeff Rhoads
Appraiser
Jeff is one of our personal property assistants for personal property/commercial equipment appraiser providing valuations of Fixtures, Furniture & Equipment (FF&E) for lending institutions, bankruptcy and estate attorneys, and individuals. He also serves as auction assistant. He has been a welcome addition and integral part of the team since early 2019.
Jeff has a diverse background in electronics, commercial project management, air transportation, auto mechanics, construction, manufacturing, food services, and retail sales.
Jeff worked at Disneyland for many years beginning his career as a Jungle Cruise Skipper and eventually becoming the project manager of the Jungle Cruise attraction during the construction of Tokyo Disneyland. His personal endeavors include collecting antiques and Disney memorabilia.
Jeff has a diverse background in electronics, commercial project management, air transportation, auto mechanics, construction, manufacturing, food services, and retail sales.
Jeff worked at Disneyland for many years beginning his career as a Jungle Cruise Skipper and eventually becoming the project manager of the Jungle Cruise attraction during the construction of Tokyo Disneyland. His personal endeavors include collecting antiques and Disney memorabilia.
Scott Sorenson
Collateral Management
Scott Sorenson is one of our personal property assistants for Fixtures, Furniture & Equipment (FF&E) for lending institutions, bankruptcy and estate attorneys, and individuals. He also serves as an auction Assistant, and Security He has been a welcome addition and integral part of the team since early 1990’s He is a Private Investigator as well.
Christian Ortega
Bi-lingual Auctioneer
Bi-lingual Auctioneer, Appraiser and Numismatic Production. Associated with Bendis Companies for over two decades.
Jeannie Rhoads
Assistant
Jeannie Rhoads works as an assistant to our asset management team. She keeps them on track and ensures schedules are met in a timely fashion.
Her organizational and communications skills are second to none. New to the world of auctions & appraisals, she has spent more than 30 years in law enforcement. Presently she works part-time as a dispatcher for Long Beach Police as well as working as a Senior Patrol Partner.
Her organizational and communications skills are second to none. New to the world of auctions & appraisals, she has spent more than 30 years in law enforcement. Presently she works part-time as a dispatcher for Long Beach Police as well as working as a Senior Patrol Partner.
Linda Sherman
Administrative Assistant
My name is Linda Sherman and I am the owner/operator of Sherman Ranch, specializing in raising purebred Hereford cattle. Previously I have worked as assistant credit manager for a major building material company and also worked for a local livestock auction barn. My hobbies consist of traveling, reading, spending time with friends and helping others.
Mike Boring
IT Guy
Mike Boring is the company IT Guru. He has been designing and developing websites for almost 30 years and is the owner of High Altitude Designs. Based in Colorado, Mike enjoys spending time with his 4 kids and enjoying all that Colorado has to offer including, fishing, camping and rock climbing.