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ABOUT US
United Country is one of the nation’s leading real estate auction firms. Our team
has conducted auctions in over 44 states, Mexico and the Bahamas. As real estate
auctioneers handling high end properties, we have the knowledge and experience to
develop and implement targeted marketing campaigns for each individual auction and
property. The auction process has been around for a while but the methods of marketing
an auction have been and are currently changing at a rapid pace. United Country
leads the auction industry with the latest in technology, systems
and experience to make sure your real estate auction experience is a great one.
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Key Auction Personnel
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BARBARA
BONNETTE
2006 International Women’s Auctioneer Champion
2000 Louisiana State Champion Auctioneer
Barbara has knowledge in every aspect of asset marketing, management, and liquidation. Barbara, Auctioneer, is both locally and nationally recognized.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of Nashville Auction School
- Graduate of Certified Auctioneers Institute (equal to Masters Degree in Auctioneering) at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN.
- Licensed Real Estate Agent
- Certified Accredited Auctioneers of Real Estate
MEMBERSHIPS
- National Auctioneers Association
- LA Auctioneers Association
- TX Auctioneers Association
- NAF Board of Directors
- Holds Auctioneer License in 23 states
- Chamber of Commerce
- National Auctioneers Association Booster Club member
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
- Recipient of Commendations and Awards for Over 100 Charitable benevolences, raising Hundreds of Thousands in the Name of Charity
- National Auctioneers Association Convention Speaker
- Served on International Auctioneer Championship Committee of National Auctioneers Association
- Chaired Membership Committee
- 2005 NAA Public Relations Committee
- 2003-2006 Director of National Auctioneers Association
- 2007 Appointment - National Association of Realtors
- Received Key to the City of Alexandria for Outstanding Achievements
- Served as Vice Chairman of LA Auctioneers Licensing Board
- Past President of Louisiana Auctioneers Association
- 2007-2010 Education Institute Trustee
- Chairman GPPA Committee
- Taught Continuing Education for the State of Louisiana
- School Fund Raising Auctioneer
- Notary
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CHRIS
LEMOINE
Christopher L. Lemoine – Managing Partner, United Country Bonnette Auction Company
Auction and Real Estate Services
- Auctioneer
- Real Estate Agent
- Member National Auctioneer Association
- Member National Auctioneer Foundation
- Member Louisiana Auctioneer Association
- Corporate President & CEO
- Private Pilot
Education:
- Attended LSU
- World Wide College of Auctioneering
- Burk Baker Real Estate School
- Cessna Pilot School
United Country Town & Country Realty, Alexandria, LA, Owner/CEO 2010-Present
United Country Bonnette Auction Company, Alexandria, LA, Managing Partner 2009-Present
- Nationally positioned and based in Louisiana
United Country Louisiana Outdoor Properties, Cottonport, LA, Co-Owner/Managing Partner 2000-Present
- Since 2000 has been continuously engaged in sales of recreational, hunting, timberland, farmland and great estates, also nationally positioned and based in Louisiana.
Lemoine Farms, Property Management and Land Co., Owner/CEO 1979-Present
- Since 1979 has been involved in crop production, farm management and land management involving numerous real estate transactions and acquisitions.
Mr. Lemoine is a very active management professional with over 32 years combined experience in the Real Estate, Land and Auction business. Known for his integrity, honesty and straight forwardness in his management skills. Lemoine is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in his field.
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KYLE
HUBBARD
Broker
Raised on a farm in central Louisiana, Kyle learned a tremendous amount about land, both farms and recreational, and the importance and value of different types of land. Kyle would more than happy to assist you in any of your real estate needs.
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CARL
FOREMAN
Agent
In Carl’s many years of being in the tire business as a Goodyear dealer, and a licensed real estate agent, Carl has forged many lifelong friends and contacts. Let Carl’s knowledge and experience help you with all of your real estate needs.
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STEVE
HOOD
Agent
Steve is a retired forester with over 30 years of private timberland management experience. For the past several years, he has been mainly involved with bottomland hardwood marketing and reforestation. A lifelong water fowler, Steve received his BS in Forest Management from LSU in 1973. Go Tigers!
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DON
GREMILLION
Agent
Don Gremillion is a 1968 graduate of L.S.U. with a B.S. degree in Forestry. He has worked in the forest industry for the past 40 years, all in the hardwood forests of Louisiana.
Don specializes in hardwood forest management. He can evaluate the condition of any timber stand and recommend forestry applications that will help landowners capitalize on a valuable resource. At the same time, these applications can be designed to enhance forest habitat for all game species.
Let Don’s education and experience assist you with your forestry, wildlife habitat management, and real estate needs.
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JENNY
FOREMAN SEAMAN
Agent
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TROY
THOMPSON II
Agent
Troy enjoys hunting, fishing, horseback riding and almost all outdoor activities. He has lived in Louisiana most of his life, and worked in Colorado in the outfitting business for a brief period. Troy also has 15 years of experience in the field of surveying.
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BETH
BROWN
Agent
Beth was born a triplet, one of three girls. Born and raised in South Louisiana, she is well acquainted with all outdoor recreational activities. Her particular love is horseback riding, from trail riding, to running dogs through the woods, to penning cows. She also enjoys deep sea fishing.
Beth is definitely a country girl, having lived out in the country all of her life. She pulled up at her home one night, and counted six deer in her backyard.
Her faith and family are the cornerstones of her life. Beth has been married for almost 25 years and has 6 children. They range from 23 years old to 1 year old, and they all have a love of the outdoors, having been put on top of a horse before they could walk.
Beth has been a Real Estate Agent for 9 years and would be glad to help you with all of your real estate needs.
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KEVIN
JOHNSTON
Agent
Kevin has been a lifelong resident of Extension, located near Turkey Creek, in the southern part of Franklin Parish. As an avid fisherman, Turkey Creek comes in handy. When it comes to the outdoors and deer hunting, Kevin can tell one all about it. His favorite tree to climb can be located in the Tensas River National Refuge. He also participates in forms of sports from coaching girls and boys on the diamond to yelling "GO TIGERS". A graduate of Fort Necessity High and Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM), Kevin has a Bachelors of Science degree in Geology. Being primarily a cotton farmer for twenty years, he has also had success growing corn, soybeans, and wheat. Now looking forward to providing his help and services as a Real Estate Agent. Contact Kevin for help and service with selling or buying your "Dream in the Country".
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UNITED COUNTRY STRATEGIC ADVISORY TEAM
The United Country Strategic Advisory team is a select team of some of the nation’s most prestigious real estate, auction and business experts that are accessible to United Country team members as they serve their clients. This team works closely as local offices direct to provide informed recommendations and support resources for: advanced marketing and advertising, leading technology platforms, project management, demographic and geographic analytics, media and public relations, sales management, organizational development, company policies, strategic business partnerships, outreach, law & regulations, philanthropy and education.
Their abilities, experience, and knowledge encourages maximum performance and improves the overall quality of services offered to United Country clients.
* Member – United Country Home Office Leadership Team. All offices independently owned and operated.
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