Behr Benefits is an industry leader in the fundraising, event, and entertainment industry.
Coming from a well-respected auction family, Halie and Rylie Behr have learned a variety of successful techniques from some of the best in the auction and event industry. The auction style, high level energy, and all-encompassing passion for each nonprofit Behr Benefits represents is unparalleled. You can find both sisters jumping off stage, engaging donors with their harmonious chants, and commanding the room with their wit and intensity.
Hiring an experienced auctioneer, emcee, virtual host, or entertainer is crucial. The Behr Benefits team has a diverse background of acting and theatre, improv, speaking engagements, and auctioneer instruction, in addition to competing on the international stage in world-renowned auctioneer competitions.
Benefit Auctions
Virtual Events & Hybrid Events
Consulting Services
Emceeing Abilities
On Air Hosting
Halie Behr
Founder & Lead Fundaneer
Halie is a force of nature in the auction industry, bringing forth the high energy and electricity to fire up a room and keep everyone engaged all night long. Behr is a champion auctioneer who also holds the title of Denver’s favorite Fundaneer. She brings an unparalleled sense of enthusiasm and passion to maximize fundraising results at your benefit auction event.
Halie is an accomplished auction professional with a passion for the nonprofit and fundraising industry. She is a 2010 World Wide College of Auctioneering graduate, a 2013 International Junior Auctioneer Champion, a 2014 Benefit Auction Specialist, and the 2020 Colorado Auctioneer’s State Champion. Halie is a classically trained auctioneer and fundraising specialist with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Events and Hospitality Management from Iowa State University. Coining the term “Fundaneer,” she is steering the ship of your organization’s fundraising. As a leading benefit auctioneer, Halie raises millions of dollars each and every single year for a variety of charities and notable causes.
Rylie Behr
Chief Brand Ambassador & Auctioneer
Rylie is a rising star in the auction industry. Having a background in theater and entertainment, she knows how to dazzle audiences of all sizes all over the U.S. Rylie intertwines wit, humor, and show “woman” ship to every auction and event. With her dynamic personality, Rylie is able to adapt and accommodate a variety of audiences and nonprofit clients.
Rylie’s extensive theater and acting background elevates her in the auction industry. It allows her to quickly acclimate, improv, and adapt when needed. She has starred in films across the U.S. and even traveled to Canada. She is known for winning Best New Actress in 2013 at The Wild Rose Film Festival and for receiving an award for up-and-coming spokesperson from the Epilepsy Foundation. She has a knack for engaging audiences and making a room come alive like she’s done on the big screen since age 9.
Behr Benefits in Action
“Halie's ability to read a room, engage in positive (and funny!) banter with donors, and stoke the passions of a crowd put zeros on the end of the earning potential she can bring to your event.
Our donors loved her and we immediately booked her for our Gala next year as she is unparalleled in her field.”
MALIA JONES
Special Events Director, Crested Butte Center for the Arts
