James Drury

James Drury has been a licensed Auctioneer in Illinois since 2001. A Graduate of the Repperts School of Auctioneering, Mr. Drury began his auction career in the medical auction area in 1999. Mr. Drury traveled throughout the country assisting hospitals in the disposition of their excess medical equipment, utilizing the auction method of disposition. James founded www.cornerstone-edu.com an online continuing education school for auctioneers in 2012. The school provides a 24/7 online continuing education classes in a video format and online proctored exams for the convenience of Auctioneer license renewal. Approved in WI, AL, AR, KY, IL

Mr. Drury has been a licensed CE instructor for Real Estate in Illinois since 2011. He has taught real estate auction courses and most recently has been teaching Negotiation Skills for the Real Estate Negotiation Institute since 2013. Mr. Drury holds a Real Estate Managing Broker license in Illinois, plus a license to teach real estate continuing education in Illinois.

Mr. Drury has a Bachelor & Master’s degree with double majors…Speech & Marketing and has taught at the college level at Vincennes University.

James is a recognized nationally as one of the most inspirational speakers in his field. focused on getting the audience to take action that will make a difference in their own lives. He is an Educator, National Trainer, inspirational coach and a published author. He has presented to associations, brokers and organizations throughout the country. His background combines over 20 years of Corporate experience, 10 years of classroom instruction and online training.

Formal Education
Indiana State University, MS, Speech and Marketing
Southern Illinois University, BS, Marketing and Radio-TV
Reppert School of Auctioneering, 2001 Graduate

Continuing Education for Real Estate
Certified Negotiation Institute Instructor in Illinois
IL. CE Instructor License Number 563.002050

Cornerstone-edu.com
Continuing Education School for Auctioneers
Owner/Lead Internet Instructor
Licensed Auction CE School, Illinois, #445.00107
Approved for online CE in Wisconsin, Illinois, Alabama, Kentucky, Arkansas,

Additional Professional Licensing and License Numbers
Licensed Wisconsin Auctioneer & CE instructor: #2736-52
Licensed Managing Real Estate Broker: Illinois, #471.005664
Licensed Real Estate CE Instructor: Illinois, #563.002050
Licensed Auctioneer & CE Instructor: Illinois, #441.000720

Certifications
Certified Negotiation Expert/Instructor 7/11/2013
Certified Distance Education Instructor 2/10/2013

Memberships
Association of Illinois Real Estate Educators
National Auctioneer License Law Officials Association
Kentucky Auctioneers Association
Wisconsin Auctioneers Association
Real Estate Negotiation Institute