Welcome Troy Black to Warrior Taste Fest!

This year’s Warrior Taste Fest again promises an exciting live auction featuring unique items and experiences that are certain to grab your attention and desire. From quick-finish art to one-of-a-kind experiences, we have something for everyone.

To amplify this year’s auction, we are thrilled to work with Troy Black!

Troy Black owns and operates Black and Associates Auctioneers Inc., headquartered in Hayden, Idaho. Troy sold his very first auction in 1989 at the age of 17. As a young man Troy served a two-year church mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Orange County, CA, where he spoke Spanish. He then attended Ricks College, earning his degree in business with a minor in Spanish. Black furthered his education by graduating from the Missouri Auction School in 1996. In this same year, he participated in his first art auction, and he knew he found his passion and niche in the industry. Troy was professionally trained in the art auction business by the great art auctioneer Peter Stremmell.

Since 1996, Troy has specialized and conducted art auctions throughout the United States, earning him a reputation for being one of the country's most highly sought-after art auctioneers. Black and his team bring with them high energy and a passion for the arts. For more than 30 years, Black has been bringing buyers and sellers together in a fun and productive environment. His skill, personality, and knowledge are unmatched in the art auction industry. He continues to hone his craft and is always looking for ways to help elevate the art industry and community. Black has developed many cherished relationships with artists and collectors throughout his career, allowing him to be a trusted agent in the art industry.

When not conducting art auctions, Troy enjoys the outdoors. He loves to hike, fish, hunt, and play sports and is an avid pickleball player.

Troy married the love of his life, Kristina, in 1995 and raised four children together. Weston, Wyatt, Hailey, and Hannah. Weston and Wyatt assist in the auction business as professional bid spotters.

If you have ever met Troy, you can feel his love for life and his enthusiastic attitude, which is very contagious. We are so excited for Troy to bring his knowledge and enthusiasm to the stage on September 6^th at the sixth annual Warrior Taste Fest.