Auctions Unlimited, Inc. began as one auctioneer helping out another. After working together for many years, Ronny Causby and Bob Melton sat down and laid the groundwork to begin an auction company. In 1987, Auctions Unlimited became Auctions Unlimited, Incorporated. Since that time, the company has sold millions of dollars in merchandise, equipment, livestock, and real estate. From lumber yards to salvage yards, from estates to commercial properties, Auctions Unlimited has operated under a mission of honest competition with the seller being the number one priority. In 2023 North Carolina Auction Licensing Board recognized both Ronny and Bob for over 50 years of continuous service in the auction industry.

Fast forward to 2026: Ronny and Bob sat down again to lay the ground work for
Auctions Unlimited, Inc. to continue after their retirement. Nathan & Nolan (Brothers) Simpson have purchased a portion of Auctions Unlimited with plans to continue with the same integrity and commitment that Auctions Unlimited began.

Please welcome Nathan and Nolan Simpson to the team. They bring a solid work ethic, enthusiasm, and commitment to Auctions Unlimited, upholding the gold-star reputation that you have come to expect. They will continue to make great things happen with Bob and Sandy Melton there to help guide their continued success.

  • Bob Melton

    NCAL: 166

    • 1987-2026- President Auctions Unlimited, Inc.
    • Lifetime Resident of Cleveland County
    • Graduated from Fort Smith Auction School, Fort Smith AK 1969.
    • Owned and operated Bob Melton Auctions 1969-1987.
    • 1977-2009: Co-Owned Retail Business, Small Manufacturing Co.
    • Fitness Center Bob Melton Quarter Horses in Shelby, N. C.
    • Successfully Raised and Showed Quarter Horses.

  • Sandy Melton

    • 1987-Present: Sec/Trea Auctions Unlimited, Inc.
    • 1964 Graduate Southern Business College
    • 1967 Present: Active in all aspect of Auctions
    • Advertising, Inventory, Bookkeeping, Clerking, Real Estate, Closings, etc.
    • 1975 Graduated Western Piedmont Community College (Real Estate)
    • 1974-1985 Worked Extensively in Construction/Real Estate
    • 1977-2009 Managed or Co-owned several businesses (Retail, Small Manufacturing, Fitness Center, Rental Property)

     

  • Nathan Simpson

    NCAL -11038

    • 2026- Present: President, Auctions Unlimited, Inc
    • Born and raised in Cleveland County, NC
    • 2025 Graduated from Carolina Auction Academy.
    • 2011-2023 Owned and operated Rollin Hills Farm raising commercial
      poultry. Also clears land and fence building.
    • Enjoys time with his wife Anna and Sons River, Rhett, Riggs and
      daughter Lucy doing anything outdoors.

  • Nolan Simpson

    • 2026-Present Vice President Auctions Unlimited, Inc
    • Born and raised in Cleveland County, NC
    • 2014-2015 Attended Cleveland Community (Business Administration)
    • 2015-2023- Owned & Operated Bowen’s Creek Farm raising
      commercial poultry.
    • 2015-Present Land Clearing & Fencing
    • Nolan and his wife Caroline along with their 4 children Noah, Maggie,
      Palmer, & Merris stay active at New Hope Baptist Church where
      Nolan is a Deacon & Sunday School Teacher.