Paul Saperstein ~ CEO
Paul founded the company in 1962 and has been an industry icon for over 40 years. Paul has built a full service auction company based on his ethics and commitment to offer the finest auction services to financial institutions, law firms and state and government agencies. After three decades, the firm has maintained its legacy of leadership by maintaining its moral principles and integrity throughout the industry. Paul was instrumental in the legislation of the Massachusetts Auctioneers Licensing Law and is a lifetime member of the Massachusetts State Auctioneers Association. Paul focuses his time by overseeing the company operations. Much of Paul’s time is dedicated to philanthropy work and charity events. Paul was most recently honored by HandiKids as the 2005 Man of the Year. Paul is a past President of the Massachusetts State Auctioneers Association and was on the Board of Directors of the Milton Hospital. Currently Paul is a committee member of the Central Artery Beautification Project for the City of Boston.
Michael Saperstein ~ Executive Vice President
Michael Saperstein joined the firm of Paul E. Saperstein Co., Inc. on a full-time basis since 1981 ago. He has also worked in this field for over 10 years on a part-time basis. Michael is engaged in the business of conducting auctions and personal property appraisals. His field of expertise is with equipment in the food service industry and others. Specializing in the liquidation (auction) of commercial corporations and appraisals for asset-based lending and financial purposes. Michael also has 15+ years experience and prior acceptance as expert witness in Massachusetts Bankruptcy and assorted courts testifying on behalf of financial, legal and private individuals and corporations. Michael has successfully completed and graduated from the following programs: International Society of Appraisers (ISA) core courses, classes in Ethics as well as USPAP (Uniform Standard Practices Appraisal Performance), American Society of Appraisers (ASA) courses, Auction Marketing Institute (AMI) GPPA (Graduate of Personal Property Appraiser) courses. Additionally Michael is a member of The International Society of Appraisers, the American Society of Appraisers, the Auction Marketing Institute, the National Auctioneers Association & the Massachusetts State Auctioneers Association.
Jeffrey Mann ~ Senior Vice President of Real Estate
Jeff joined PESCO in 1992 and is currently in charge of the Real Estate Division of the Company. Throughout his tenure with PESCO, he has worked with a variety of banks, lenders, insurance companies and attorneys involved in foreclosures, bankruptcies, court appointed receiverships and commissioner’s sales in the auctioning of real estate. His proven expertise in marketing and foreclosure auction logistics has been highly instrumental in the successful sales of a multitude of properties. He has also been called upon to provide expert witness testimony in various courts on the subject of real estate auctions and foreclosures. Jeff has been a panelist for various seminars on foreclosures for the Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association, the Massachusetts Conveyers Association and Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education. Being a speaker on the subject of foreclosures Jeff has addressed professional and trade organizations including The Appraisal Institute of New England, Massachusetts State Bank Controllers, the Greater Boston Real Estate Finance Division, the Greater Boston Builders Association and taught various Continuing Education courses on “How to Buy Real Estate at Auction”. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, is a licensed Massachusetts Real Estate Broker and served 3 years in the U.S. Army including a tour in Vietnam.
Auctioneer Licenses
Massachusetts, Rhone Island, New Hampshire and Vermont Auctioneers Licenses
Massachusetts Real Estate Brokers License
Ellie Forman ~ Receptionist / Auction Coordinator
Ellie Forman has been the office's Lead Secretary for the last fourteen years. Ellie oversees the entire Real Estate auction scheduling, sending out of auction packets and brochures as well as answering all customer inquiries via phone or mail. She is an asset is assisting in all daily operations of the company.
Kevin Labreqcue ~ Office Manager
Kevin Labrecque is in charge of our Billing Department & advertising aspects of the company. Kevin also handles all media advertising for all auctions and real estate listings. He assists in the daily operations that keep the company running smoothly, ranging from the assembly and shipment of information packets to equipment and website maintenance.
Walter Nordberg ~ Division Manager of Personal Property
Wally has been with the company and performing auctions and appraisals for the last twenty-five years and has been a licensed auctioneer for the last twenty years. Walter specializes in construction, farming, trucks and trailers and heavy equipment sales and appraisals. He has been a member of the Massachusetts State Auctioneer Association, National Auctioneer Association and International Society of Appraisers for more then twenty years. Walter has 12+ year’s experience and prior acceptance as expert witness in Massachusetts Bankruptcy and assorted courts.
Ralph Stewart ~ Auction Logistic Manager
Ralph Stewart has been with the company for twenty-seven years. He performs full service appraisals for dozens of industries and deals with attorneys, assignees and trustees on a daily basis. Ralph specializes in woodworking and metal shop machine shops, the printing industry and injection molding plant auctions and appraisals. Ralph is a licensed auctioneer in both MA and NH.
John Drinkwater ~ Inventory Manager
John Drinkwater has been with the company for the last thirteen years. John has had his MA auctioneer license for the last five years and is responsible for the setting up and checking out of the Personal Property auctions as well as appraisals. He performs full service appraisals for dozens of industries and deals with attorneys, assignees and trustees on a daily basis. John’s specialty is in the auctions and appraisals of restaurant equipment, bakeries, catering, vehicles and automotive repair shops.
John Ryan ~ Auction Accounting Manager
John Ryan has been with the company for the last three years. John is responsible for the organization and administration for all of the Personal Property auctions. He manages all monetary and bookkeeping aspects of the Personal Property auctions including preparation, auction logistics and the entire removal process. He performs full service appraisals for many industries and deals with attorneys, assignees and trustees. John specializes in the fitness industry, retail stores, household goods and sporting goods.
Robert DeCelle ~ Auction Coordination Manager
Robert DeCelle has been with the company for the last sixteen years and is responsible for the organization and administration for all of the Personal Property auctions. He performs full service appraisals for dozens of industries and deals with attorneys, assignees and trustees on a daily basis. Robert specializes in office furniture and equipment, computers and hi-tech equipment, testing equipment and medical and dental labs.
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