Today we’d like to introduce you to Dean McCurry.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Dean McCurry has been a full-time charitable auctioneer for 15 years. His journey began when he was asked to step in as a substitute Bingo caller for his kids’ school. Impressed by his skills, he was later asked to be the auctioneer for a gala event and the rest is history. After retiring from Western Digital in 2009, Dean made auctioneering his full-time passion.
With over 500 charity events under his belt, Dean has raised over $40 million for various organizations supporting veterans, homeless individuals, senior citizens, schools, churches, animals, victims of crimes, abuse, disaster, special needs, and more. His enthusiasm and humor make him stand out in North Texas charity circles, where he knows how to energize a room and bring smiles to faces.
Dean is happily married to his wife, Gail, for 44 years and together they have three children and eight grandchildren. When asked why he focuses on charity auctions, Dean emphasizes the personal involvement and positive impact he sees in the community. He finds joy in bringing smiles to the faces of those in need, reinforcing his dedication to charitable work.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It hasn’t been an entirely smooth road. One of the biggest challenges we face is earning the trust of charitable organizations, especially during their most important fundraising events of the year. These aren’t just events or transactions for them — they’re lifelines that directly support people in need. Proving that we truly stand with them, that we understand the weight of what they’re doing, and that we’re committed for the long haul is often the hardest part. But once that trust is earned and we begin partnering together, it becomes something much deeper. They see we’re reliable, consistent, and genuinely invested, and those relationships turn into strong, long-term collaborations that allow us to make a real difference together.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
DM Auction Services specializes in elevating charity auctions for nonprofits and charitable organizations across Texas and beyond. As a licensed professional auctioneer with a team of experienced support staff, we focus exclusively on benefit auctions. We provide full-service event management, exclusive travel experiences, and dynamic live and virtual auctions designed to maximize fundraising results. What sets us apart is our deep commitment to each organization’s mission — we’ve hosted over 500 charity auctions and helped raise more than $40 million to date. We’re known for creating an energetic, entertaining atmosphere while keeping a sharp focus on fundraising goals, using professional bid spotters, strategic planning, and seamless execution from start to finish. We also offer national seminars sharing proven strategies for successful benefit auctions. Most importantly, when you partner with us, you’re choosing a dedicated long-term team that truly understands these events are about people’s lives, not just transactions.
If you had to, what characteristic of yours would you give the most credit to?
The single most important quality behind our success at DM Auction Services is genuine trust and long-term commitment. In the nonprofit world, organizations are entrusting us with one of their most critical fundraising events — an event that directly impacts the lives of the people they serve. That’s why we prioritize building deep, authentic relationships rather than chasing one-off gigs. We show up fully committed, listen carefully to their goals, and stay with them year after year. Once that trust is earned, everything else — the energetic auctions, the record-breaking fundraising, and the smooth execution — becomes possible. For us, success isn’t measured just by dollars raised, but by becoming a reliable partner that charities know they can count on, no matter what.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.dmauctionservices.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmauctionservices/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmauctionservices
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanmccurry/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dmauctionservices6032
