Black Star helps businesses, contractors and financial asset managers to value, dispose and acquire assets. Our partnering approach, tailored to each customer, leverages industry insight and is designed to improve the current situation with every transaction.
If the motivation to sell is retirement or liquidation, idle or older equipment, bankruptcy, cash flow, or if you are exploring reinvestment, fleet realignment and growth opportunities for your business inside a competitive market, these are all areas we have achieved substantial success on behalf of our customers.
We understand that every situation is unique and go deep to identify customer goals, compliance and financial needs. We identify opportunities as well as roadblocks, then leverage our proprietary full cycle selling methodology to provide the most effective and strategic actionable plan for best value results, whatever the scope – anywhere in the world!
View Our ServicesThese are the principles that support Black Star’s mission of enabling companies to maximize the value of their businesses and assets. We operate inside a culture of working smart and being healthy. This provides us with the fortitude to put forward our best possible efforts in all that we do.
We are who we say we are. We take ownership, and we value the ability of our team to honor our commitments to customers and to each other.
We strive to identify and implement novel ideas that create new value. We learn, we grow, and customers benefit from our innovation.
We speak the truth and strongly believe in the talent and intentions of each other.
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Our experienced team of seasoned professionals individually possess valuable market-relevant strengths, and collectively bring knowledge, industry insight and personal service to every customer engagement.
Mike has a distinguished career that covers more than 38 years. As an entrepreneur, he has launched, developed and sold three successful companies. His strategic leadership, critical thinking, business development capabilities, insight and connections are tremendous assets that result in profitable outcomes for our customers, and proven successes for Black Star.
For many years, Andrew worked closely with people who committed their careers to valuing and auctioning heavy equipment. This experience along with the skills to drive results has him securing new business, exceeding sales expectations and effectively managing long-term customer relationships. Applying sales and marketing growth strategies, Andrew’s success is evident through his ability to achieve maximum value for our customers.
Rob's extensive background and experience in the heavy equipment industry has led him to overseeing daily operations and all Black Star business functions. As a strong leader, decision maker and problem solver, his tactical planning and business development competencies contribute greatly to our ongoing organizational growth and the financial growth of our customers.
Chris is a results-driven accounting executive with 25+ years of experience building accounting teams and coordinating with organizations' operations and upper management on key business objectives to achieve dramatic bottom-line results. He is an exemplary leader who can manage change in a positive way, mitigate risk, infuse new ideas and deliver solid results.
Mike's substantial account management and selling expertise, and experience in the financial services sector puts him in the forefront of many large global accounts. He develops key business and relationship growth strategies, tactics and action plans, and successfully executes to deliver the exceptional and profitable results our customers expect.
John brings 20+ years of diverse experience in the heavy equipment auction industry and previously held the position of Director of Sales for the US at one of the leading auction companies in the world. John is 100% passionate about the customer experience and his in-depth knowledge of agriculture, construction, aggregate and trucking benefits our customers and Black Star on a daily basis.
Jim is Black Star’s Director of Outreach for all the right reasons. He puts himself in our customers shoes with every interaction, and his genuineness and passion pierce the drudgery of typical sales and marketing rhetoric. HIs 32 years of teaching, coaching and running his own business enables him to connect with our customers at all levels. Nobody builds a better bridge from the customer need to a solution than Jim LeMaster.
Lynn is responsible for assisting customers in selling and buying industrial assets, as well as sourcing and working large equipment deals in construction, mining, transportation, and oilfield industries. He has 28+ years of experience in the industrial equipment appraisal and auction market and is a licensed auctioneer and a Certified Senior Appraiser (CSA) with the Equipment Appraisers Association of North America (EAANA).
Justin has 20+ years of experience valuing machinery, equipment and other tangible assets. Being ASA certified, he has led multiple projects for asset-based companies and financial firms and utilizes his expertise to produce timely, accurate asset appraisals and valuations.
Susan brings 25 years of experience contributing to organizational health and growth through the development of internal documentation, as well, sales and marketing tools, resources and communications. Her contributions inside each level of Black Star's internal structure ensure we are all positioned for success and in alignment with our overall business goals.
Belle joined Black Star in early 2020 with a focus on expanding our Operations and Customer Service departments. She is responsible for instituting policies and procedures which allow us to mitigate risks for our clients and their assets. Her attention to detail is a critical part of the Operations team and Black Star in its entirety.
Brandi has 13 years of heavy equipment industry experience. While managing the details inside $multi-millions worth of customer accounts, she maintained solid relationships and achieved maximum results for all parties involved. In her role at Black Star, Brandi manages multiple facets of the equipment buying and selling cycle while ensuring that buyers and sellers receive a best in class service and have a positive experience.
