Ron Hippe

Ron Hippe is an experienced fundraising auctioneer known for his authenticity, humor, and ability to connect with any audience. He has helped organizations like Seattle Opera, East Bay SPCA, St. John School, Make-A-Wish, Oregon Symphony, and many more exceed their goals.

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Beyond the auction stage, Ron has spent decades as a professional actor, improviser, and musician. A longtime company member with Seattle’s TheatreSports (Unexpected Productions), he has also performed with improv companies across the U.S. and internationally in London, Vienna, and more. His theater credits include productions with Intiman, ACT, and Seattle Rep, as well as a Broadway appearance in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Kentucky Cycle.

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Ron is also a veteran commercial and voiceover actor, with work spanning radio, television, and video games, and he is an accomplished singer-songwriter. He lives in Seattle with his wife, Michelle, and their two sons.