Elevate your next auction with Metro Auctioneer

Serving the greater Salt Lake City area and beyond.

Meet Joseph Metro

of Metro Auctioneer

As President and Founder of Metro Enterprises LLC, I consider myself the consummate Professional Gala Auctioneer, Automobile Auctioneer and Master of Ceremonies! I’ll travel anywhere in the continental U.S. to delight your audiences with my professionalism, excellent diction, smooth and understandable auction chant, singing voice and sense of humor. All this while I maximize the bids on your live auction items, consigned dealer or commercial vehicles and entertain your guests.

  • I began auctioneering, self-taught, at a family-owned automobile auction in Sacramento, California in 1992.  Within a year I was promoted as Fleet/Lease Manager, and auctioneered both the Fleet/Lease Lane and Ford Motor Company’s Factory Lane.  Five years later the company created a National Commercial Sales Manager role, to which I was promoted.  Successfully traveling the country visiting key decision-makers, I secured business for several of our auction sites while continuing to call my sales in Sacramento.

    The Year 1992 also gave me my first opportunity to begin helping nonprofits with their fundraising galas.  A Child’s Hope Foundation, American Cancer Society, Ballet West, Cardon Memorial School, Change the World Foundation, Children’s Spine Foundation, CHOICE Humanitarian, Courage Reins, Granite Education, Harrington Center for the Arts, Inspire Entertainment, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Lupus Foundation of America, Madeleine Choir School, March of Dimes, Mother’s Without Borders, Muscular Dystrophy Association, National Kidney Foundation, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, Ronald McDonald House, Rotary Club, Safari Club International, Utah Houndsmen Association and dozens of others have benefitted from having me entertain their crowds and exact bids on wonderful live auction items for over three decades.

    I speak fluent Spanish, after serving a mission for my faith to Bolivia, and can both emcee and auctioneer in this beautiful language.  I have performed and worked hundreds of events and love adding my unique talents to produce the best possible outcome:  Guests enjoying themselves while giving of themselves.

Our Services

I will enhance your organization and event via consultation at pre-event meetings, the evening of your event, and will serve as both Master of Ceremonies and Auctioneer if needed. My expertise will help you pull off the perfect fundraising gala or celebratory evening with fun, grace and wit. As an automobile auctioneer I can call any genre you could possible have in your lanes.

Auto Auctioneering

I professionally call every form of automobile offerings, including Dealer consignment, Fleet/Lease, Factory, GSA, Damaged & Disabled and Classic/Muscle cars.  I understand the mentality and psychology of both wholesale and retail buyers.

Fundraising Auctioneering

I specialize in creating high-energy, successful fundraising events. With 32 years of experience, I understand the nuances of motivating donors and maximizing silent auction offerings and live auction bids. My passion is helping nonprofit and fundraising organizations exceed your event goals.

I go beyond simply calling bids. I craft an engaging musical and communicative experience that connects with your audience, inspires generosity, and creates a memorable, entertaining event. My approach combines strategic planning, clean humor and expert auctioneering techniques.

Event Emcee

Do you want to add a touch of elegance and excitement to your special night, making it truly unforgettable? Who doesn’t want an Emcee with a quick wit, stellar sense of humor and ability to speak to the focus of each organization?  I research each of my clients thoroughly and, hence, I’m well-versed on your mission and focus. With three decades plus experience, I have learned to warm up crowds, intersperse humor and wisdom, and thoroughly delight those listening to me. Well-spoken with perfect diction, I’ll help your mission and message resonate loudly, clearly and beautifully.

Whether it’s a corporate conference, gala dinner, awards ceremony or a lively celebration, I bring a unique blend of charisma and organizational skills to every event I work.

See Joe in action!

Accolades

“We had the pleasure of working with Joe on numerous fundraising galas, and his energy, professionalism, and skill consistently elevated our events. His engaging presence and expertise helped drive successful auctions while making the process smooth and enjoyable for everyone involved.”

— Riley Greenwood, CHOICE Humanitarian

  • "Joe Metro is an outstanding auctioneer who brings expertise and enthusiasm to our event year after year. He knows exactly how to engage the crowd, create excitement, and maximize bidding, helping our school raise a tremendous amount of money. His personable approach and proven results are why we continue to work with him. We highly recommend Joe for any fundraising event!"

    —Cheri Wright, Admissions & Advancement Director, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

  • “Joe is the best of the best! For years, we had our emcees run our auctions, and we thought they went pretty well. Then, we brought Joe on as our auctioneer and many of our auction items went for twice as much! Joe brought a level of professionalism and legitimacy to our events that we hadn't had before. “Not only is he an impressively fast-talker, but he also sets a fun and warm tone for the evening, focusing the auction on our humanitarian work and encouraging guests to be generous. He is also an absolute joy to work with! He's very honest, kind, and so professional. I recommend Joe to everyone looking for an auctioneer!”

    —Madelyn White, A Child’s Hope Foundation

  • “Joe surpassed all expectations at the Rotary Fundraiser's Live Auction, demonstrating remarkable skill and enthusiasm. Collaborating with him was effortless, as he maintained professionalism and approachability throughout. Joe provided exceptional auctioneering services at a fair price, and I enthusiastically recommend him to everyone.”

    —Desiree Abelhouzen, Rotary Club of St. George

  • “Joe has been a fantastic auctioneer, bringing energy, professionalism, and expertise to every event he leads. He played a key role in the success of the CHOICE Humanitarian Gala for many years, engaging the audience and maximizing fundraising efforts with his dynamic presence. His ability to keep the crowd entertained while encouraging generous bidding made a great impact on the event. His enthusiasm and skill added to the overall experience, making the auction both successful and enjoyable.”

    —Kelly Martin, Humane Society of Utah (formerly of CHOICE Humanitarian)

  • “Joe Metro is a phenomenal auctioneer. He was our auctioneer for our Change the World Foundation gala and he was very entertaining and was able to raise far more money than we could have raised on our own. He was easy to work with and cared about the details. He learned everything he could about our purpose and the auction items so he could maximize the amount raised during the gala. It goes without saying that we will have Joe back for our next fundraising event.”

    —Jake and Tamara Fackrell, Change the World Foundation

  • “Joe Metro is an amazing auctioneer! He’s the best I’ve ever seen. At the gala I recently attended, he clearly explained what to expect and knew how to draw in more and higher bids with a personal touch and quick recall that dazzled this old drama teacher. I kept thinking, ‘Wow! Who is this guy?’ And ‘Where did they find this level of professionalism??!!’”

    —Kaye Bair, St. George, Utah

  • “Joe Metro is a terrific auctioneer. As the Ford Representative in Salt Lake City, Utah, for several years, I had the pleasure of working with Joe at our Ford Factory and Ford Credit sales, offering and selling over 300 cars per week. Joe is fast and efficient on the block and is great at weaving in his wonderful sense of humor to make the auction process fun and exciting for both buyer and seller. Joe is great at describing and building excitement for the product, finding the market, and selling for the best possible price.”

    —Scott Christenson, Retired Ford Area Manager, Ford Motor Company

  • “I worked with Joe Metro as my automobile auctioneer for several years. He was among the best, most professional and effective auctioneers I’ve ever worked with.”

    —Chuck Hartlove, Retired Regional Automotive Remarketing Manager, Baltimore, Maryland

  • “I had the privilege to work with Joe Metro as my auctioneer during years 2000 thru 2010 . I also had responsibility with many other auctioneers within my region and I can say that Joe was at the top level for professionalism and excellent communication.”

    —Steven R. Viers, Retired Regional Automotive Remarketing Manager, PHH

Let’s work together!

Please contact Joe via email or text, or fill out the Client Inquiry Form, to begin the process of him helping with your event to ensure that your date is open on his calendar.

Contact

metroauctioneer@gmail.com
801-580-7411