About Our Auctioneer

Returning for his sixth appearance, David Reynolds again lights up the stage on behalf of the University of Rochester Medical Center.

“He is a one-man orchestra of auctioneering, able to separate audiences from their currency with the subtlety of a Spanish galleon in full rig and the passion of Billy Graham in full flight.” wrote Jeremy Oliver, the Australian wine writer after seeing David at the podium.

He charms, cajoles, and entertains with spontaneous one-liners. Along the way, he transformed the role of fundraising auctioneer into a performance art with his own distinctive signature. His San Francisco firm, Reynolds & Buckley, LLC annually raises millions of dollars for charities. Their client list is nationwide and David’s events have been in the Wine Spectator’s list of Top 10 charity auctions for years.

Unique in a niche of his own creation; his focus is solely on fundraising auctions. Every week, his firm works on behalf organizations large and small including health care and research organizations such as the University of Rochester.  In addition, there are arts groups, schools, museums, orchestras, children’s charities, environmental groups, and other deserving causes.   

Despite his love of the grape, his events are not limited to wine fundraisers.  He also lifts his gavel to offer fine art, travel, dining, sports, and a myriad of other items.

While on stage, his boundless vigor and witty style keep the bidding spirited from start to finish.  Yet auctioning is only part of his contribution to fundraising success.  David is also a proven expert on the theater and science that make a fundraising auction effective. The lively blogs on their website provide insights into life on the auction circuit, as well as helpful observations and tips on best practices. 

Colleen Buckley, his wife, is his partner in this venture. The firm also includes auctioneers Greg Quiroga and Ed Gold.  For more, visit www.reynolds-buckley.com.