Thad Woods, a licensed auctioneer for over 35 years. Before entering the auction business, he was a retail/wholesale representative for a large wholesale company, licensed in Securities/Life/Health Insurance with over 100 agents in his organization and was the owner of Hardware, Clothing, & Furniture Stores. He and Lee also opened a 100 booth Antique Mall 14 years go, that is located next door to the auction. They sold the Antique Mall four years ago to devote more time to the auction and their new business, Homes By The Woods. To learn more about Homes By The Woods see the pages entitled HOMES, PICTURES.

Leeunah (Lee) Woods began doing all office/clerk work for Thad Woods Auction in 1975. She has been in banking/accounting since 1966, which has helped in the auction business. She was also Life/Health Insurance license at one time, been in auto insurance industry, retail business and co-owner of the Hardware, Clothing & Furniture Stores. Thad & Lee had the first large antique mall in Waynesville with over 100 booths. They opened their doors to the antique mall around 1992. Although they have sold that business, it is still in operation next door to the auction under new ownership, known as Balsam Antique Mall. Lee is also a owner of Homes By The Woods.

Stacy Woods, son of Thad & Lee, basically raised in the auction business, has been a licensed auctioneer for over 10 years. Dad will admit that he is a great auctioneer! It is wonderful having him join them in the Thad Woods Auction business. Stacy attended Western Carolina College, Cullowhee, NC, Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute, graduating from North Greenville University. He is also a Baptist Minister. Stacy and wife, Maggie are expecting their first child in 2008. Stacy, like his Dad, knows the auction business inside out. Who knows, maybe there will be a third generation in the auction business!