John is a proud Vietnam-Era Air Force Veteran. He started his career as an auctioneer by graduating from the Missouri Auction School in 1984. Having a speech impediment and taking 5 years of special speech in grade school made becoming an auctioneer a huge challenge. In the course of his career, John has earned his CAI, (Certified Auctioneer’s Institute) one of less than 20 auctioneers in the State of California. John also graduated from the Charter class for his BAS (Benefit Auction Specialist), received his CES (Certified Estate Specialist) and is a Certified Appraiser with CAGA (Certified Appraiser Guild of America). John graduated from Professional Ringmen’s Institute and was the Ringmen Champion in 2015 for the Western States Auction Association.
John has conducted thousands of auctions including Storage, Abandonment, Eviction, Benefit, Estate, Bankruptcy, Antique, Government, and Business Liquidations. He lived on Princess, Norwegian, and Crystal Cruise Lines conducting art auctions. He has also been on 5 episodes of the hit reality TV show about storage auctions, “Auction Hunters.”
When he is not working with auctions, John enjoys motorcycle riding and traveling, especially cruises. He met his love, Donna on Match.com in 2002 and the rest is history. John has a daughter, Melodee, his son-in-law Caleb, and two grandchildren Autumn & Braden.
Retired after twenty five years as a 9-1-1 Police and Fire Emergency Services Dispatcher for the City of Turlock. If that wasn’t stressful enough, she is now involved in the day to day operations of Storage Auction Experts. Sometimes you might even see Donna at the auctions!
John shocked everyone (especially Donna) by proposing to her while conducting the auction for the annual Turlock Police Department Christmas party (how appropriate) in 2006. Donna was widowed in 1999 and has two daughters, Christina and Stephanie.
Christina is married to Jason and is a Store Manager for a major retail store. Her husband Jason is an auctioneer for Storage Auction Experts. They reside in Gilroy with their two pit bulls. Donna's other daughter Stephanie works for the State of California as an Attorney. Her husband, Tarek, is a personal Banker for a major bank. They are the proud parents of daughters, Elliana and Mila, they live in Sacramento.
While not at auctions Donna enjoys reading, jewelry making, baking and travelling and spending time with her girlfriends. She loves her animals and likes to become involved in her community towards a good cause.
Chris Holsombach is a U.S. Army veteran with an Associate degree in Business Administration. He began his career in the auction industry in June 2018 as a lock cutter for J. Michaels Auctions. Following the company's decision to cease lock cutting and live auctions, Chris established his own lock cutting service, Auction Ready, in Southern California.
He is a graduate of World Wide College of Auctioneering and joined Storage Auction Experts as an auctioneer in October 2020. In 2023, Chris attended Designation Academy for Benefit Auction Specialist and graduated from Champion Ringman College in 2024. He also competed at the Mile High Auctioneer Championship in 2025.
Chris and his wife, Chrissy, have a blended family with four children (two boys and two girls) and one granddaughter. Chrissy holds an Associate degree in Communications and serves as a District Supervisor for Extra Space Storage. She is also a graduated from Champion Ringman College in 2024. During their free time, Chris and Chrissy enjoy camping and traveling across the United States.
Jason is happily married to his wife Christina and has a son and daughter. In his spare time
Jason is an avid Las Vegas Raiders fan. Jason is also a member of the Impalas Car Club and has two 1968 Impalas.
Manuel Coronado is a seasoned auctioneer with eight years of experience, known for his energetic style and genuine, relationship-driven approach. As a dedicated family man—with two children and two grandchildren—Manuel understands the value of trust, community, and lasting connections. His passion for family, camping, and sports not only fuels his professional drive but also enriches his interactions, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere at every auction event.
Manuel's career is built on a foundation of integrity and a commitment to excellence, ensuring that each auction is not just a transaction, but a shared experience that resonates with both buyers and sellers. Whether he's managing a high-profile auction or a community event, his ability to connect with people and foster a spirit of teamwork sets him apart in the industry.
With a deep-rooted belief in the power of relationships, Manuel continues to inspire and lead, making him a trusted name in the auction world and a true champion of community values.
Stephen Moreno is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran with multiple Certifications in Electronics and Information Technology. He began his career with Storage Auction Experts in 2016, assisting his brother Joseph Moreno with auctions and lock cuts.
Stephen established Paladine Services in 2020. He is a bonded auctioneer and lock cutter whose primary focus is preparing facilities for auctions. Over the years he has established strict protocols in regards to removing locks safely and efficiently.
Stephen and his wife, Esther have two children, Marissa and Stevo. Esther works for Kaiser and has a pharmaceutical business of her own. Our daughter Marissa is in college perusing a degree in Animal Science and our son Stevo is in High School.
In our spare time we can be found at our son’s baseball games and practices, at the lake camping, hiking and fishing, or screaming in joy as we are descending roller coasters at Universal Studios, Disneyland and Six Flags.
Travis Regalo is an auctioneer and professional lock cutter with Storage Auction Experts, where he helps manage and facilitate storage unit auctions across the region. He also serves as the Executive Director of Downtown Turlock, where he oversees district maintenance, coordinates marketing and economic development initiatives, and leads the planning of signature community events. Travis is the driving force behind beloved local celebrations including Turlock’s Independence Parade & Celebration, the Historic Melon Carnival, and the Festival of Lights & Christmas Parade.
Travis and his wife Alicia, who works locally at Vail Creek Jewelry, were married on April 22, 2023. They reside in the charming town of Snelling, California, and enjoy spending their free time on the nearby lakes—McClure, McSwain, and Don Pedro. Alicia has a passion for gardening and loves tending to their home garden.
Both Travis and Alicia are deeply committed to community service, regularly volunteering their time to support various nonprofit organizations. Their hearts are especially connected to the St. John’s Festa in Hopeton, an annual event held on June 24. They warmly invite everyone to attend this free celebration, which raises funds for local charities—with a significant portion going to support Valley Children’s Hospital.
Cory Murphy, office manager by day, quilter by night. Cory has a background in bookkeeping and merchandiser management that lends itself well to the day-to-day operations of managing the auction and lock-cut schedules for John, Jason, Chris, Travis, Manuel and Stephen.
She and her husband have a blended family of 3 boys and 3 girls that they jokingly refer to as the Murphy Bunch. They also have 7 grandchildren. The three oldest grandchildren arrived within 6 months of each other so they didn’t just dabble in the grandparent thing, they dove in headfirst.
When not working with Storage Auction Experts, Cory is Longarm quilting for clients and teaching quilting classes. Cory learned to quilt in high school from her Mom and friends. She tells people her Mom gave her the quilt bug and she hasn’t been able to shake it. Cory also leads the Hugs Ministry of First Baptist Church of Waterford. She and her friends (Brenda included) make quilts for children in crisis situations. The quilts are given to the local fire departments and police departments to have on hand when the need arises.
