About Trey
Meet Trey Morris, Benefit Auctioneer
Trey Morris has auctioneering in his blood. However, using his gift to support the work of nonprofits is what is in his heart.
Born and raised in Western Kentucky, Trey, who is the 2019 International Auctioneer Champion, grew up attending farm auctions with his father. While other kids were playing, Trey was glued to his seat, infatuated. At the age of 13, he found himself thrust onto the auction block to help the auctioneer who was having a coughing fit. Turns out, the coughing wasn’t real. The auctioneer recognized Trey’s talent at an early age and wanted to see it for himself.
“Dad said that’s the day the fire was lit,” Trey said.
Today, Trey can be seen on stage from coast to coast performing as a professional benefit auctioneer, emcee and entertainer who specializes in maximizing live event, in-room fundraising by increasing donor engagement. He has become a fixture on the microphone at events for some of the country’s most influential nonprofits including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, American Heart Association, Make A Wish, Celebrity Fight Night and more. Trey has helped raise millions in support of their missions.
Trey has shared the stage with the A-List celebrities, professional athletes and country music stars, but there’s no one he’d rather share the stage with more than the children and families who are impacted by the work of his nonprofit clients.
“I get to lay my head down on my pillow at night, and I’m proud of what I do,” he said.
In addition to his 2019 International Auctioneer Champion title, Trey is also the 2012 Kentucky State Champion Auctioneer and 2014 Canadian Champion. He served as announcer for Murray State University Basketball and as auctioneer and announcer for Barrett Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auction®, which is broadcast live on Discovery Channel and MotorTrend+.
He is an active and engaged member of the National Auctioneers Association and currently serves as the organization’s Ambassador for Kentucky. He is a graduate of the prestigious Certified Auctioneers Institute and has obtained his Benefit Auction Specialists and Contract Auction Specialists Designation.
Trey resides in Murray, Kentucky with his wife Kandis. When Trey isn’t on stage you can find him with Kandis riding their horses, at the lake, on the farm or traveling.
“I’m still blown away. I still pinch myself with the people I’ve met and the lives that we’ve touched,” Trey said. “It means something.”
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”
— Mark Twain
From coast to coast, Morris Auctioneers will level up your fundraiser.
Morris Auctioneers currently services the following states, but if your state is not currently listed, please inquire as we are rapidly expanding our reach.
Licensed in the following states:
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Illinois
Kentucky
Louisiana
Kansas
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
Nevada
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Washington
“Trey, Thank you for joining us for this event. You were amazing and we really appreciate all you did. People like you are the reason St. Jude continues to have the opportunity to save lives.”
— St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
A Certified Auctioneer You Can Trust
Like many industries, certifications are available to auctioneers. Why is this important to you? It means you can trust your event will be handled with professionalism. The additional training necessary to receive and maintain these certifications with the National Auction Association means you can rest assured you are receiving the highest level of service available to you.
