Who We Are

What We Do

  Drastically increase event revenue

  Create enthusiasm among guests and generate competitive bidding

  Coordinate and manage all event activities

  Eliminate long lines and bottlenecks

  Register patrons and collect information

  Distribute materials such as catalogs, bid numbers, and name tags

  Record all auction results and create instant professional invoices

  Log live auction, cash calls, asks, and other event night sales

  Efficiently invoice and checkout patrons

  Reduce walkouts and post event follow up

  Increase silent auction duration and revenue

  Manage and train auction volunteers

  Pack, bag, tag and organize patron treasures

  Provide additional event sponsorship revenue opportunities

  Eliminate inaccuracies inherit in manual processes

AES Illinois

Jon Doehling

Owner/Event Manager

Jon began with Auction & Event Solutions in 2003 as an Event Supervisor with AES Colorado, and in 2006 relocated to the Chicago area as Owner and Event Manager of Auction & Event Solutions Illinois. Jon is looked to for his expertise in event planning, event night logistics, auction processes including cashiering and item distribution, online event registration, touch screen electronic bidding, computer networking, volunteer training, auction analysis, and has strong knowledge of many different auction software packages. Jon uses his vast event management experience to provide customized solutions for AES clients all across the Midwest — including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin. Jon graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2004 and is an active member of The Association of Fundraising Professionals.

AES Illinois is currently supported on event night by a team of over 30 highly trianed event management professionals.