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William J. Summs, VAAR #619, FL # AU3390
William Summs, President of Atlantic Asset & Management Group, is an aggressive, experienced professional in the auction and liquidation business. He is highly motivated to obtain the maximum cash return for each client, concentrating on and implementing a custom-made asset recovery plan for the client he serves. He applies an enthusiastic approach, employing his extensive management and marketing expertise, to achieve maximum results.

Since 1979, Mr. Summs has produced, orchestrated and conducted various types of asset recovery auctions throughout Virginia. His activities have placed heavy emphasis on accelerated marketing events, working closely with sellers, secured creditors, federal and state trustees and has established himself as an expert in auction remarketing and asset appraisals. As a licensed auctioneer Mr. Summs personally conducts many of the auctions that Atlantic Asset Management Group is called upon to handle. These include sales of commercial real estate (both developed and undeveloped), business asset liquidations, heavy equipment and surplus vehicles.

Mr. Summs places special importance on community involvement, donating his expertise to community 501-C3 charitable and service organizations including The Achievable Dream Gala Auction, Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Auction, d'Art Center, Kings Daughters Holly Festival, Virginia Beach Center for the Arts, Virginia Beach Association for the Gifted and Talented, Operation Smile and Kiwanis Organizations and The March of Dimes Great Chef's Auction.