Shear tapped to chair auctioneer education program

Berman Auctioneers & Appraisers of Worcester said its president, Mark Shear, is now the new chairman of an education program run by the National Auctioneers Association.

Shear chairs the Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate education program, Berman Auctioneers said.

"The auction industry is growing and evolving dramatically so our professional education must keep pace," Shear said in a statement. "I am honored to be chosen by my colleagues to serve in this capacity."
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)