ExeOur Team

Paul Saperstein, CEO

Paul founded the company in 1962 and has been an industry icon for over 63 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 five 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 has previously been honored by HandiKids as the 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.

Michael Saperstein, President & Licensed Auctioneer 

Michael Saperstein joined the firm of Paul E. Saperstein Co., Inc. on a full-time basis since 1981. 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, construction, lab and others. Specializing in the liquidation (auction) of commercial corporations and appraisals for asset-based lending and financial purposes. Michael also has 25+ 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 Auction Marketing Institute, the National Auctioneers Association & the Massachusetts State Auctioneers Association.

Samantha Saperstein, Executive Vice President, Director of Real Estate & Licensed Auctioneer  

With the company full time since 2011, Samantha is the head of the Real Estate Department. Her responsibilities include working with a variety of banks, lenders, and attorneys involved in foreclosures, bankruptcies, court appointed receiverships and commissioner’s sales in the auctioning of real estate. She is also responsible for all aspects of advertising PESCO places. She has her Massachusetts Auctioneers license & her New Hampshire’s License among others and is currently working towards earning her Real Estate broker’s license. Samantha is becoming a recognizable face on the charity auction circuit and is closely involved with One Mission, a charity dedicated to raising funds and supporting children with cancer.

Ralph Stewart, Auction Logistic Manager & Licensed Auctioneer

Ralph Stewart has been with the company for 40+ years. He performs full service appraisals for dozens of industries and deals with attorneys, assignees and trustees on a daily basis. Ralph handles both personal property and real estate auctions. 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.

Paul Cotto, Vice President of Operations & Licensed Auctioneer 

Paul has been with Paul E. Saperstein Co. for 15 years. Paul works in all phases of the company with his primary role being auction management of all personal property auctions. His specialty areas on the personal property side are in hi-tech electronics, laboratory equipment and testing equipment. Paul is also the director of our online bidding for personal property sales. He is a licensed auctioneer in MA and NH and a 2006 graduate of Framingham State University

Robin Garcia, Accounting & Office Manager

Robin has been with the company for 19 years. She has been instrumental in bringing all of our in-house systems and procedures up to date along with running the day to day interoffice operations. Robin acts as human resource director for the company as a whole. Robin also acts as the in-house book keeper and accountant and is charged with keeping the company organized financially.

Robert “Bobby” Vasconcelos, Auction Accounting Manager

Bobby 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.

Dan Wolinsky, Auction Manager

Dan is responsible for the organization and administration of Personal Property auctions. He does Personal Property auctions including preparation, auction logistics and the entire removal process. He also manages monetary and bookkeeping aspects of sales.

Carrie Toppa, Office and Project Coordinator

Carrie joined the company in June 2024 and has quickly become the essential to our daily operations. As an Office Manager, she keeps everything running smoothly with efficiency, focus, and zero need for hand-holding. Carrie handles everything from answering phones to coordinating behind-the-scenes logistics. She’s self-sufficient, highly motivated, and has a rare ability to anticipate what needs to be done—and then make sure it gets done. Carrie’s reliability and proactive mindset make her an important part of our team.