Client Profiles

CLARS AUCTION GALLERY
Harvey Clar began auctioning in 1948, selling commercial and some estate property. In 1971, he opened his first auction gallery of antiques and fine art. Harvey Clar sold the Estate Auction Gallery in 1996 to Redge Martin, an Oakland native who previously worked at Butterfield & Butterfield. He provides two-thirds of the auctioneering and appraising and is an integral part of the Gallery’s operations. Buyers and sellers come from all over the United States and worldwide. In June 2004, the gallery began conducting simultaneous online bidding through eBay. Buyers worldwide can preview over 1200 items online one week prior to the auction. The Gallery holds two-day estate auctions every four weeks throughout the year. Mr. Martin advised that 3,000 to 5,000 people attend the monthly auctions and that 60,000 to 80,000 items pass through his Gallery during the year. For more information, visit their website at www.clars.com.

KLS LOGISTICS SERVICES
Michael Goldsmith, KLS Logistics Services, Founder and CEO, began his career at Kaiser Aluminum in 1952 as a mailroom clerk and retired in 1987 as Director of Logistics where he was responsible for all of Kaiser’s U.S. domestic freight, inbound and outbound. Experience from managing the transportation logistics for Kaiser truck fleets, railcar and barges, ocean transportation, limousine and airplane fleets assisted Michael with his current success. In 1987, he bought the entire logistics department from Kaiser and sold its services back to them. KLS, a spin-off of a Fortune 500 manufacturing company, provides comprehensive logistics and consulting services by offering clients the most experienced staff in the industry backed by leading edge technology. For more detailed information about KLS Logistic Services, visit their website at www.klsglobal.com.

THE LAZARUS PROJECT
The Lazarus Project, founded in 1998, is a not-for-profit multi-service organization providing transitional housing and support services to individuals in Placer County enabling them to find permanent income and housing. The Lazarus Project achieves it mission by guiding individuals through a program that is both comprehensive and compassionate. Through the development of life skills and utilization of community resources, participants of the program maintain self sufficiency. David Loya, the Executive Director for The Lazarus Project, currently runs two homes with 6 males and 6 females in each. His personal mission is to end homelessness in Placer County. If you would like to donate to The Lazarus Project, call David Loya at (916) 772 6833.

THE YOSEMITE FUND
Yosemite National Park is visited by over 3.5 million people a year and covers 760,000 acres. The Yosemite Fund provides funds for projects and programs throughout the Park. The Yosemite Fund staff’s main responsibility is fundraising. Their mission is to provide private funding for specific programs and projects that further preserve, protect or enhance Yosemite National Park. The Yosemite Fund was incorporated in January 1988. The total private funds committed to sponsor improvement projects in the Park exceed $20,000,000. Over 150 Projects have been completed as the result of gifts made to The Yosemite Fund. For more detailed information, visit their website at www.yosemitefund.org.