About Us
Meet the Team
Ty Young
General Manager / Consignment DirectorTy’s career in the collector car industry began with Leake Auction Company 17 years ago. He began working on the operations side of the business, assisting with vehicle check-in and floor layout. Over the years his role expanded to negotiating post sale deals. Once he moved to Tulsa, Ty continued to develop relationships with clients and began working full time as a consignment specialist. He is very involved with the Route 66 Car Museum in Tulsa where he serves as a board member. Contact me at: 619.454.3063
Ty@MapleBrothersAuction.comJennifer Tetley
Marketing Director / Adminstrative ManagerJennifer developed a passion for collecting cars when she began working as the Communications Director for Leake Auction Company in 2008. She develops and implements all of the marketing efforts for Maple Brothers Auction. Over the years, she has developed a keen rapport with many clients, which led to her serving as a consignment specialist. She thrives in the high-volume, deadline driven collector car auction world. Contact me at: 918.232.7952
Jennifer@MapleBrothersAuction.comWilliam “Bill” Hanks III
Managing PartnerBill became a car enthusiast at a young age when his father introduced him to Mr. Leake in the early 1970’s. Shortly thereafter, he purchased and restored a 1964 Corvette. With his profits, he bought and restored a 1963 split window Stingray. He has been in the restoration fast lane ever since. Mr. Hanks has more than 35 years of experience in investments, including stocks and bonds, oil and gas, real estate, and most recently, concert promotions.
bhanks57@sbcglobal.netRichard Maple
IT DirectorRichard’s passion for collector cars started when he was young, watching his grandfather grow his personal collection. He the Co-Founder and General Manager of the Mapleridge Development, LLC. With a background in management, marketing, and IT, Richard will be an asset in multiple areas of the auction.
Richard@MapleBrothersAuction.comWill White
Operations ManagerFor five years, Will served as the Operations Manager for Leake Auction Company. During his tenure, he managed the auction logistics, implemented safety programs, managed vehicle check-in, and the floor layout.
Curtis Busfield
Senior Consignment SpecialistCurtis started his new car sales career at one of Oklahoma’s largest dealerships. He later made the move to the classic and collector car sales. During this time he built many lasting relationships with his clients. Curtis prides himself on making every encounter with a customer a positive one. His passion for classic and collector cars stems from restoring and selling old cars with his father and grandfather when he was young. He is currently restoring his 1966 Chevelle. Contact me: 405.210.1458
Curtis@MapleBrothersAuction.comRon Browne
Consignment SpecialistRon’s had a keen interest in classic & antique cars for many years. He helped his dad restore their first car, a Model A Ford coupe, at the age of 14. After graduating from Missouri Auction School in 1979, he entered the automobile auction business. As a dealer he has specialized in marques such as Mercedes Benz, Jaguar & other imports during the scope of his automobile career. Ron’s passion is to help clients with buying and selling cars to achieve their maximum success.
Kylee Kniss
Administrative CoordinatorKylee’s interest in cars and motorcycles started at a young age when her dad took her for rides in his GTO and other vehicles he owned over the years. Her first car was a Z28 Camaro which she loved cruising around with the T-Tops off. Kylee had worked in the service industry for over 15 years and has recently joined the car and auction world. Her time spent in customer service will assist the team in managing client expectations and will be an asset in identifying client needs. Contact me: 918.236.9556
kylee@maplebrothersauction.comRyan Maple
Social Media DirectorRyan has a passion for cars that stems from growing up attending car shows and auctions with her father, Bill Hanks. Ryan married a car enthusiast, therefore deepening her love for cars. Ryan is the mother of the Maple Brothers: Elliott, Myles, and Max. The boys have also been raised attending car events and make sure every hot wheel car they own is ready to race down the hallway.
ryan@MapleBrothersAuction.comJimmy Kemp
VIN Inspector / Safety DirectorJimmy's love for cars began when he was 15 years old, after purchasing a '55 Chevy that needed some work. He found a love for not only classic cars but also the care and maintenance of them. Since then, his passion and knowledge has only grown. He uses his knowledge of classic vehicles in his shop, where he repairs and restores them for clients across Green Country, including Maple Brothers. During our auctions he can be found at the vehicle check-in area or assisting on the front lines.
The Maple Brothers
Directors of FunThe Maple Brothers are Elliott, Myles, and Maxwell. These three boys love all things cars. They travel to car shows and auctions with their parents and grandfather looking for their next dream car. The boys look forward to meeting everyone during our auctions!