Dave Hester Bio | Wiki
Dave Hester is an American businessman, auctioneer, and also television personality famously known for appearing on the A&E Network reality television show “Storage Wars”.
He has been a part of the show since it was officially released on December 1, 2010, however, he was never featured in season four. Since he began his actioning career, Dave is recognized for his catchphrase “Yuuup!”.
Dave Hester Age | Birthday
He was born on July 23, 1964, in Northern California, in the United States of America. Dave is 58 years old and celebrates his birthday on July 23 every year.
Dave Hester Height
He is a man of average stature. Dave stands at the height of 5 ft 9 in (approx. 1.75 m).
Dave Hester Family
He was born in Northern California, in the United States of America to his loving and hardworking parents. His father worked in the U.S.Army. Dave’s mother belonged of Mexican descent while his father belonged of german descent. He holds an American nationality by birth but belongs to mixed ethnicity.
Dave Hester Wife
He is happily married to his lovely wife Donna Hester. The duo has been married for several years and is currently proud parents of their grown son Dave Jr. In July 2016, Dave and Donna attended the Zombie Walk and dressed up as Zombie Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
Dave Hester Son
Dave Jr. is a son of Dave and has also featured in Storage War. In the show, Dave Jr. manages the online part of their auctioning business. His biggest dream is to buy a mobile home that will enable him to move around easily, hence making him a traveling audition.
Dave Hester Auctioning Career
After retiring from the army his father began auctioning valuables to add income to his military salary. Dave used to accompany his father to garage auctions and garage sales. At the age of 14 years old, Dave started his own sideline business. Dave began buying and selling equipment in the military base in California.
In the 1980s, he became a ringman for an auction house and became recognized for his catchphrase “Yuuuup”. He used the catchphrase after spotting bidders at an auction. He eventually received his license as a bonded auctioneer in 1992, and soon afterward he opened Costa Mesa, California Newport Consignment Gallery. In 2011 he closed his shops and currently running Dave Hester Auctions.
Dave Hester Storage Wars
Storage Wars is a competition reality television series that airs on A&E since it was officially released on December 1, 2010. The series has released 14 seasons that have a total of 279 episodes. Thom Beers narrated the series. It features auctioneers in California who sell contents in a storage locker after the tenant is unable to pay rent for three months.
In the television series, Dave is popularly recognized as The Mogul. Currently, he works at Dave Hester Auctions after closing Newport Consignment Gallery based in Costa Mesa and the Rags to Riches thrift store in June 2011. He did not feature in season four of the show after he was fired in December 2012, however, he sued the show’s producers for wrongful termination and returned to the show’s season 5. Other starring in the show include:
- Darrell Sheets
- Jarrod Schulz
- Brandi Passante
- Barry Weiss
- Dan Dotson
- Laura Dotson
- Casey Lloyd
- Mary Padian
- Kenny Crossley
Dave Hester’s Net Worth
Being a successful businessman, auctioneer, and also television personality, it is obvious that he has garnered a satisfactory amount of fortune over the years. Dave’s average net worth is $4 million.
How Old Is Dave Hester
He was born to his hardworking parents on July 23, 1964, in Northern California, in the United States of America. Therefore, Dave is 58 years old.
Who Is Dave Hester
He is an American businessman, auctioneer, and also television personality famously known for appearing on the A&E Network reality television show “Storage Wars”. Dave is a husband to his lovely wife Donna and a father to Dave Jr.