A Midwest voice Inspiring genuine connection everywhere she speaks.

Real Stories, Real Laughs, Real Connection.


ABOUT JENNY
Jenny Gehl is a speaker who believes in the transformative power of showing up—with
courage, heart, and a microphone. Her message is rooted in lived experience: growing up at
small-town auctions, finding her voice in high-stakes rooms, and learning what confidence
looks like when the lights turn on and the crowd is waiting.
Jenny inspires audiences with stories of resilience, reinvention, and the moments that shape
who we become.

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COFFEE, COURAGE. AND A MICROPHONE

Jenny Gehl is a speaker who brings clarity, connection, and confidence to audiences across the Midwest and beyond. Her philosophy is simple:

courage is practiced in everyday moments—stepping forward, speaking up, and choosing to use your voice even when it feels uncomfortable.

With warmth, humor, and authenticity, Jenny shares stories rooted in her small-town Midwest upbringing, her journey through high-stakes auction rooms, and the lessons learned from showing up again and again with courage and heart.

A TALK THAT IS CUSTOMIZED FOR YOUR AUDIENCE

Every organization has its own heartbeat—and Jenny believes every message should honor it.

She personalizes each keynote to reflect your mission, theme, goals, and audience. Whether speaking to a nonprofit, women’s group, leadership team, or community organization, Jenny integrates customized references, stories, and themes so the message feels designed specifically for your event.

A Message Tailored to Your Mission.

Jenny collaborates with hosts to ensure your audience feels seen, understood, and inspired. She aligns her keynote with your event purpose to deliver a powerful, relevant experience that resonates long after the program ends.

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2019 Wisconsin State Champion Auctioneer Crowned

2019 Wisconsin State Champion Auctioneer and Novice Champion Auctioneer Crowned

 

Stevens Point– The 2019 Wisconsin State Champion Auctioneer and Novice Champion Auctioneer Contests were held in Stevens Point on Sunday, January 27th. Jenny Markham-Gehl from Genesee was crowned the State Champion and Troy Krueger from Eau Claire was named as the Novice Champion.  

Contestants were judged in several areas including their presentation, voice/bid calling chant, and how effective their auctioneering is. The competition, hosted by the Wisconsin State Auctioneers Association, drew competitors from around the State.

Markham-Gehl is a proud graduate of World Wide College of Auctioneering and has pursued the Benefit Auction Specialist Designation offered through the National Auctioneers Association. Less than 1% of Auctioneers throughout North America hold this designation.  Markham-Gehl currently owns and operates Bravo Benefit Auctions and Consulting Group, a Milwaukee area based fundraising company offering professional auctioneer, ringmen and consulting services to help nonprofit organizations throughout the Midwest raise funds at their charity gala auctions. Jenny is a proud member of the Wisconsin and National Auctioneers Associations and currently serves as a director for the WAA.

Krueger started in the auction business at age 17 and is currently employed at Andrews Auctions in Eau Claire. He is a graduate of the World Wide College of Auctioneering.

The State Champion Auctioneer serves as the goodwill ambassador for the auction method of marketing and licensed auctioneers in Wisconsin. In addition to the prizes awarded, the next champion auctioneer will also represent the State of Wisconsin in the International Auctioneer Championship (IAC) held at the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) Conference and Show set for July 9-13 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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