Meet our newest auctioneer Don Burford! He brings 23 years of experience and specializes in agricultural and recreational land sales, rural properties, and residential sales as well. He has sold property in over 20 counties throughout Kansas and Oklahoma. Don will bend over backwards to help you with your real estate needs, whatever they may be.
Where did you grow up?
Milton and Conway Springs Area
How many siblings do you have?
2, a brother and a sister.
What is the best meal your mom prepares?
All of them
When you graduated high school what were your future plans?
Wichita State University to study and play football with the goal of coaching in the future.
When did you decide you wanted to specialize in auctions?
1966, and I attended the Missouri Auction school the same year.
Is there a strategy to auctioneers talking so fast?
Crisp and Chant, and a great clerk.
It seems most auctioneers have a signature style or technique. Has anyone ever asked you what your style or technique is?
Going to have FUN!
Tell us about your family.
My wife of 39 years, Susan, is a retired teacher. We have a daughter Lindsay who lives in Lincoln, Nebraska with her two children Noah & Brennan. Our son Trevor is married to his wife Faye, and they live in Wichita with their three daughters Aysha, Mia & Lona.
Any family pets?
Ours rule the house. Some days I feel like I live in a kennel. Doodles don’t shed.
What would you consider to be your hobbies?
Real Estate & Sports
What is your middle name?
Edward, after my granddad.
What did you do prior to joining J.P. Weigand & Sons, Inc.?
Farming from 1975 to 2005.
What is your favorite part of living in the Wichita area?
Convenience
Favorite local restaurant?
Twelve or Longhorn
Contact Don
Contact Don at 316.619.3719 or by email at dburford@weigand.com
