Col. Liz Hunt
Personal Profile
Liz Hunt grew up in the town of Maryville, Mo, where she has worked alongside her family of auctioneers since the age of six when she sold her first item. She completed her high school education at Maryville High School in 2011.
Soon after receiving her diploma, she started attending Northwest Missouri State University, where she worked toward her B.S. Degree in Agricultural Science with a minor in Biochemistry.
Experience
2015
World Wide College of Auctioneering
2016
Guinness World Record Auction
CBS, The Amazing Race, Season 29
2017-Present
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In November 2015, she attended the World Wide College of Auctioneering (WWCA) in Mason City, IA, where she graduated. With the knowledge that she has gained and the guidance from her family, she is now a 5th-generation auctioneer. Liz received two Degrees in Auctioneering and one in Bilingual Auctioneering in Spanish, being among the first women to achieve the degree. During her time there, she trained with the champions! She expanded her knowledge across a wide range of fields, including auction law, appraisals, auction marketing, real estate, and market trends. Liz has performed every task in the auction industry, from clerking and ringman to auctioneer, setup, marketing merchandise, and internet cataloging of items, all while working with buyers and sellers. That’s to name a few!
After graduating from WWCA, she worked with her father, Steve Espey, and branched out in 2015 to create a name for herself with her own company, Hunt Auctions & Land.
On December 8, 2016, Liz had the privilege of selling for the Guinness World Record Auction, “Most Nationalities in an Auction Team at an Auction (Single Venue).” She represented the Cherokee Indian Nation during this event! Along with one for “Most Female Auctioneers in a Single Auction Team.”
On top of being a part of a Guinness World Record Auction, she also competed as a contestant on the CBS daytime Reality TV show, The Amazing Race, on Season 29! Where she had the opportunity to participate in another Guinness World Record in Alesund, Norway, for the “World’s Largest Bonfire for 2016”. Liz used her skills as an Auctioneer to help her in the race! All while selling in 12 countries around the world during the show.
“I traveled all over the world and got to do some pretty amazing and unforgettable challenges on the show! It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!”
-Liz
Her career spans more than 20 years of high-stakes negotiation and sales leadership, built on a foundation of mechanical engineering expertise. She has trained and guided teams across the United States, Canada, and Europe, equipping them with strategies that fuel measurable growth. Today, she is the Founder and CEO of FemShe Energy, LLC, a global energy optimization company dedicated to advancing sustainable power solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. We design and deliver innovative technologies that reduce energy waste, lower utility costs, and improve system efficiency through cutting-edge engineering and precision. She channels that experience into building sustainable solutions that create lasting impact worldwide.
As of January 2024, she was inducted into the Marquis Who's Who Biographical Listee of 2024-2025. This is an elite list of the top three percent of the world's professionals who have excelled in their fields. Individuals who have demonstrated longevity, leadership, and prominence in their fields are eligible for this honor.
Liz is an internationally recognized business leader and fifth-generation auction professional whose results, reputation, and leadership set her apart at the highest level. In February 2024, she was inducted into the Marquis Who’s Who of Professional Women, an honor reserved for the top one percent of female professionals worldwide across all industries.
She is the youngest recipient in history of the Millennial Magazine Top Executive Professional Award (founded in 1898), and her work has been featured in TIME, Forbes, Fortune Magazine, Marquis Millennial Magazine, and the Associated Press, with coverage across major news and television outlets worldwide.
Liz is an International and New York Times Best-Selling Author, recognized in the Top 50 Fearless Leaders book, and honored with a full-page Associated Press feature—an achievement reserved for only the top 50 professionals globally. Also voted Best of the Midwest for Auction and Real Estate Company of 2025.
In 2025, she was named Empowered Woman of the Year by the IAOTP (International Association of Top Professionals). She received the Entrepreneur of the Year in Legacy & Digital Industry Synergy Technology award at Fluxx Events in Las Vegas.
In May 2024, the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) recognized her as the "Top Auctioneering Colonel of the Year," celebrating her extensive contributions to society, sales experience, professional achievements, and dedication to the auction industry. She was also featured on the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square during Fashion Week in September 2024.
Liz is also a proud member of the IAA (Iowa Auctioneers Association) and the MPAA (Missouri Professional Auctioneers Association). She competed in the 2021 Iowa Auctioneers Contest at the Iowa State Fair and placed in the top 5 as the only female who competed out of an all-male competition!
Alongside her accomplished career in the auction industry, she is a proud wife and devoted mother of two. She dreams of passing down her legacy and business to her children, paving the way for a sixth generation of auctioneers. When she’s not on the road for work or leading auctions, you’ll find her at home cherishing time with her family and their Australian Shepherds.
She holds a unique position in the auctioneering industry with 25+ years of experience as an auctioneer and a successful company owner. She specializes in various categories, including real estate, farm land, machinery, antiques, and specialty auctions.
When you choose Liz, you’re not just hiring an auctioneer; you’re partnering with a proven leader who brings national recognition, strategic execution, and unmatched professionalism to every auction. She understands value, markets with precision, and delivers results with integrity.
After all, she is…
"Working to serve you!"
