Client Testimonials
We have been working with Tarryn and Jason since 2016. They do a handful of events with us annually in several different cities. They are incredibly professional and really know how to work a room during an event. They bring great energy to both a live auction and a paddle raise. Our crowd has enjoyed getting to know them over the years and they have become a part of our events. I would highly recommend them to any organization!
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Thanks and Rally On!
Adam Cohen
Director of Events
Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research
Jason and Tarryn, the team at Auction Horizon, are inspirational from start to finish. As a team, they bring their heart, energy and soul into their work! From the planning stages, to the event night, and even as we debrief and look for feedback, they bring an eye for detail. Jason and Tarryn educate themselves on the organization and the mission, and get to know your local constituents, and understand how to interact with the crowd! My partnership with Jason and Tarryn is very well-rounded, and we help each other along the way! They bring their expertise of the industry, and remarkable suggestions to enhance your local experience.
Kira Gilbert
Executive Director
Crohns and Colitis Foundation Alabama and Northwest Florida
“Jason and Tarryn are two of the kindest people I have met and been fortunate to work with. Their upbeat energy is contagious and brings our events to life, even in the digital space. They are professional, compassionate and client-oriented. Understanding our mission is their priority and they have been able to pivot during live events by reading the room and understanding our goals and mission. Thank you both for all that you do it is a pleasure working with you!”
Luisaura Alvarez
Bilingual Regional Development Representative – Atlantic Coast
ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®
From the beginning stages of planning our event through the wrap up they executed great communication. They also went above and beyond by coming in a few days early to our agency to meet with our staff and clients and really learn about what we do and who we are. They were warm and welcomed any extra knowledge and additional stories to connect with our mission. They really heard our concerns from previous events to ensure they would not make the same mistakes. Overall, Tarryn and Jason are a pleasure to work with, their bubbly personalities and kindness show with everything they do and they helped make our gala our biggest one yet!
Mandy Purcell
VP of Communications
Mission St Louis
Tarryn and Jason Troutman with Auction Horizon were such a pleasure to work with. They had a sincere passion for Heels to Heal and truly worked hard to understand our cause and fundraising goals.
They listened to our needs and helped put together a solid plan for achieving a successful event. Their positive attitude and organized manner helped ease the stress of facilitating our virtual event for the first time. Heels to Heal staff and volunteers enjoyed working with Tarryn and Jason and look forward to organizing another event with them next year.
Melissa Mihok
Executive Director
Heels to Heal, Inc
My husband and I gained a unique perspective on Tarryn and Jason Troutman as were able to see our charity auction and its proceeds before and after they joined our team. The difference was truly outstanding! Not only did our auction triple in revenue but went from a necessary part of the evening’s events to the highlight. Jason and Tarryn brought unprecedented energy, creative crowd engagement, and significantly higher bidding. They streamlined our processes and focused our efforts, making an incredible impact on every part of our event.
Stewart and Lisa Cink
Cink Charities Inc
Working with Auction Horizon is like having another valued member to your planning team. If you let them, they add valued feedback from their extensive experience and proven expertise in working events and executing auctions and special appeals.
I’m so thankful I found Jason and Tarryn Troutman! When we first met, it was my first time putting on a gala. I knew I wanted to include a live auction and special appeal, but I was nervous because I didn’t know how to find the right fit. Jason and Tarryn came alongside me and really helped me shape the event. They gave me tips and feedback on how to remove roadblocks and build a giving atmosphere.
Jason and Tarryn were so connected to our mission that people at the event thought they were parents at the school too! “Who are they? Are they parents? Are they a new family? We LOVE them!” Tarryn spoke with such passion and conviction.
Elizabeth Myers
Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations
Cambridge Christian School
"Holy Smokes! In the 20 years of Uncorking the Cure for MS, we have never had such enthusiastic, energetic and engaged auctioneers! You elevated the already simmering energy in the room to a level that had attendees drawn in and focused on the mission. I was completely giddy and in awe; my daughter, Channing, thoroughly enjoyed working with you as the emcee. It is not a lie to say every person I spoke with the evening of Uncorking exuberantly complimented us on engaging your team for the event and asked how we found you - it felt as if you were part of "us" , which is priceless."
Patti Barker
Chair - Uncorking the Cure for MS 2022
"Tarryn & Jason,
You all were incredible!! So thankful for everything you did. You all were so well-prepared, spent so much time truly learning about Julie’s Dream in advance of the night and your delivery was fantastic! I am so impressed with you both and would definitely like to work with you all again!!
People had the best time and the nicest things to say about you all.
Thank you again!!"
Chad Harlan
Julie’s Dream
"Working with Jason and Tarryn has been a delightful and refreshing experience. They are so passionate in what they do and it shows. Their goal is to help you make the most money possible for your organization. They take the time to learn everything about your organization, the type of event you are hosting and giving great advice. They also care about getting to you and how they can best support you. This was our first time using Jason and Tarryn, and they were a huge game changer in providing a whole new feel to our event. If you are looking for auctioneers, your search stops with Auction Horizon!"
Layne Kauffman
Development Manager
Crohns and Colitis Central and Northeastern Florida
“Tarryn and Jason are very knowledgeable and always willing to give wonderful suggestions. Responsive during the planning of our GALA in November and willing to work with the size and layout our venue allows for.
They did wonderful on the day of the event working with a bit of a different property- but that didn’t phase them and loved the energy they brought to make any challenges not be an issue. Thank you Tarryn and Jason for working with us and helping us during our fundraising!”
Natalia Day
Events Coordinator
Tampa Bay Watch