Congratulations, Grace Harrison, Auction.com Marketing Events Director, for being named a 2023 HousingWire Rising Star. The award is given to industry leaders who help move the market forward.
“I am truly honored and humbled to have been chosen as a 2023 Rising Star,” said Harrison. “This recognition is not just a personal achievement, but a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our entire team at Auction.com. I am incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented and passionate individuals in our industry. They have challenged me, pushed me, and helped me grow both personally and professionally.”
Harrison started at Auction.com in 2012 and has taken the company’s marketing events to new levels of success and quality. She creates and fosters opportunities that lead to industry-changing interactions with clients.
“If you’ve been to an Auction.com-sponsored event over the last 10 years, you likely know Grace,” said Kristen Durand, Auction.com VP of Strategic Marketing. “She’s our business-minded, critical catalyst working to get the industry together, problem solve, and help expand homeownership through our marketing events.”
When COVID hit, Harrison had the challenging task of bringing event participation back to pre-pandemic levels, and that’s when she got creative. She helped keep the industry tethered and thriving by reaching out and growing virtual connections to clients, servicers, and companies.
Harrison volunteers within the industry, recently serving as a judge for Operation Homefront’s Military Child of the Year. She was also an original committee member for the VFSAC Annual Golf Tournament and works closely with the United States Foreclosure Network. Harrison has worked with CIFS for almost seven years and is a sounding board and consultant for Auction.com’s IDEA Council, which works to strengthen inclusion, diversity, and awareness throughout the company.
“Whether we are holding an event or attending an industry function, Grace is the super glue that holds our team together,” said Ali Haralson, Auction.com President. “She also amplifies the Auction.com brand, enabling us to be the market leader in distressed real estate and a trusted partner for our clients. She is not only integral to our company, but also to the industry.”