Christopher Harmer: "I am a third generation member of the Harmer stamp family. I served in executive positions in the N.Y., San Francisco, London and Switzerland offices of H.R. Harmer. In 1994, Kurt and I opened Harmer-Schau Auctions in Northern California.  Subsequently, we opened Harmer-Schau Auctions Northwest in Portland, OR in 1998."

Kurt Schau: "I have been on the national and international stamp show circuit for some years. I am a member of the ASDA and formerly on the Board of Directors of the Northwest Chapter; I am an APS estate advisor and belong to many specialist societies. I am also on the Board of Directors of the local Boys and Girls club and a member of Rotary International."