Meet the Team

The staff of Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc. is eager and ready to serve you. With 7 full-time staff and several other associates, we take care of everything from the signing of the contract to conducting the auction to the closing after the auction.  We are a small company with unlimited resources.  The Fowler Auction Staff has over 160 combined years of auction experience.

John "Mickey" Fowler
CAI, AARE, CES
Founder, President/CEO

Mickey found his niche for the auction arena during the farmer’s depression in 1978.  As a local farmer who realized farming wasn’t paying the bills, Mickey realized there was something more he could offer his fellow farmers.  Mickey began the pursuit of a new life by attending auctioneer school.  Since he had walked in the shoes of many northern Alabama and southern Tennessee farmers, Mickey acquired the trust and respect of many of his current patrons (still proud to hold their single and double digit red cards).  As time evolved, real estate became a featured venue for Mickey and has proven to be very satisfying.

Shane Odom
Chief Operating Officer

Originally from Orlando, Florida, his avid love for playing baseball is what brought Shane Odom to North Alabama.   Shane played baseball at the University of North Alabama and graduated in 1996 with a BS Degree in Marketing Management.   A 7-year tenure with Delphi, 2 years being in upper management, gives Shane experience in working with all types of people and a broad spectrum of financial planning, marketing, and human resources.  His management background is very diverse has brought a new look to Fowler Auction.   Another asset that Shane brings to the team of Fowler Auction is his background in real estate investment.  He is married to Marla and they have one daughter, Maci and son, Ty.  Shane enjoys hunting, fishing, and playing golf.

Keith M^c Daniel, CAI, GPPA
Auctioneer, Auction Manager, Ring Person, Associate Broker

Keith is a Principal Auctioneer and Associate Real Estate Broker with Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc.  Keith was in the farming and cattle industries from 1973 to 1988 in Lauderdale County.  Intrigued by the chant of the auctioneer that he heard at the cattle auctions, he made the decision to attend Nashville Auction School. After graduating from auctioneer's school, he quickly realized the necessity to be a licensed real estate agent as well.  In the summer of 1989 he received his real estate license and began working with a local auction firm.  Joining the Fowler Auction staff in the fall of 1998, Keith books and manages auctions from start to finish.  A hard worker for the Fowler Auction Team, he will also work diligently for you at your auction.  You may call Keith at 256-710-1450 or 256-420-4454.

Joe Maddox
Auctioneer, Auction Manager, Ring Person, Real Estate Representative

Joe is a full-time Principal Auctioneer and Real Estate Sales Representative for Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc. After graduating from Nashville Auction School and receiving his license in 1991, Joe began his auction career selling antiques in an auction house.  He then moved to on-site estate auctions, farm and construction equipment.  Joe soon received his real estate license and began selling real estate at auction as well.  For 13 years, Joe owned and operated his own real estate and auction business in West Alabama before moving to the Tennessee Valley and joining Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc.  As an Auction Manager, he oversees the auction process from beginning to end, whether it is real estate, equipment, or personal property.   You may call Joe at 205-270-3182 or 256-420-4454..

Daniel Culps
Auctioneer, Auction Manager, Sign Production Manager

Daniel has been with Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc. since he was 14 years old.  He began his career running tickets, cleaning up, helping put up tents, and whatever needed to be done.  As a well deserved graduation gift, Mickey sent him to Nashville Auction School.  He has since attended real estate school.  Now, Daniel oversees physical sign production and distribution for on-site and local marketing of auctions.  He is also a licensed Tennessee Auctioneer.  You may call Daniel at 256-603-1249 or 256-420-4454.

Steve Butler
Auctioneer, Auction Manager, Ring Person, Real Estate Representative

After several business ventures, Steve wanted to pursue a more fulfilling career.  He graduated auctioneer school in 2004 and thoroughly enjoys the captivated audiences who attend auctions.  And he enjoys booking the auctions and following all the details to the very end.

Greg Bottom
Consignment Yard Manager

On our Auction Yard, we sell: Specialty Items, Tractors, Construction & Farm Equipment, Trucks, Vehicles, Trackhoes, Dozers, Logging Equipment & More. Many potential buyers browse through our auction yard or visit our web site frequently. So take advantage of consigning your item(s) and reap the benefits of Fowler Auction's extensive advertising experience via the Internet, Media, Brochures, & Signs. Our operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. We sell items daily; therefore, if your equipment is placed in our care prior to a quarterly consignment auction, we will still remove the stress from you and sell your item for you. Feel free to contact me at any time, (256) 777-4496 or e-mail me at greg@fowlerauction.com

Betsye Fowler Spencer
Chief Financial Officer

Betsye, the oldest daughter of our President, Mickey Fowler, is our Chief Financial Officer. Working even as a teenager at Fowler Auction, she often said that she has "auctions in her blood."  A 1987 graduate of Athens State University, she still seeks to keep learning the new cutting edge technology and marketing strategies. Betsye attends seminars and other educational opportunities as often as time permits. She has worked with Fowler Auction off and on for a total of 11 years. Overseeing the marketing, accounting, and closings, Betsye makes sure that the day to day operations flow smoothly at Fowler Auction. 

Harold Fowler
Local Marketing, Auction Clerk, Apprentice Auctioneer

Harold, our President's older brother, has been with Fowler Auction from the beginning.  Mickey has often said that Harold is the most loyal person on his staff.  He has done a little of everything in the Fowler Auction business, from folding brochures in the early days, to setting up auctions, putting up signs and tents, clerking, ringing, you name it Harold has done it, can do it and will do it as needed.  Mr. Harold, as he is affectionately called, brings a deep sense of commitment to the Fowler Auction family.  He has tried to retire several times, but he just keeps coming back.  Currently, Harold distributes brochures in the local areas of each auction, clerks at personal property auctions, and rings at Real Estate Auctions.

Becky Rice
Marketing Specialist

Becky works very closely with our graphic artist to layout and produce award winning brochures and updates our Web site.

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