Mission: The Inspiration
When Green Valley Auctions was started in 1967 by my parents, Leighton and Kathryn Evans, my father’s goal was simple: to provide for his family and be his own boss. He saw a need (a place to hold auctions indoors) in the community; he looked at his resources (he had a barn); and Green Valley was born with the first auction taking place only a few months after a bouncing baby auctioneer, named Greg (I was really cute) was born. I grew up working in the family business. Friday nights weren’t about football, they were about auctions. It was obvious at a young age that the business was in my blood. I would sneak into my sister’s room and load her dollhouse furniture into my Tonka U-Haul truck.
While my parents never had a formal mission statement, the unwritten rule was to be honest, treat people right and do the best job possible. As I watch my children work in the business, I realize what an impact those unwritten rules had on my life. I pray that this written mission statement will have such an impact on my family, my employees and beyond.
How did Dad’s simple three-part goal in 1967 turn out? 1) To fill a need in the community: in 2023 we registered 3900+ unique bidders (processing 18,000+ invoices); served 428+ consignors and sold 58,000+ separate lots; completed 120+ online auctions; completed 143 in state moves and 28 out of state moves; provided jobs for 30 employees 2) To be his own boss: from the start of Green Valley Auctions ins 1967 to now, four independent and successful businesses have grown from the start of Green Valley Auctions in 1967: Green Valley Book Fair, Green Valley Auctions, Green Valley Moving and Jeffery S. Evans & Associates. 3) To provide for his family: now all four business combined provide jobs for 75+ employees.
Mission: The Foundation
- To run a business that would honor and bring glory to God. Psalm 86:12
- To put God first in all things and treat and respect others as ourselves. Matthew 22:37- 40
- To value others and put their interest first. Philippians 2:3-4
- To care for and serve others not because of what they can do for us, but because of what God has already done for us. 1 John 4:19-21
- To provide a work environment where our employees can grow both professionally and personally.
- To show grace & love to everybody, all the while staying true to our beliefs. Matthew 9:10- 13, Romans 12:2
- To be an example to our community and have a positive impact on our neighbors. Matthew 5:14-16