Joe Cummings - Best Emcee / Host & Auctioneer
Overview
Joe is a skilled Emcee / Host & Auctioneer for both live & taped productions w/ over 15+ years of experience. His training & skills in improv coupled w/ professional training in live event hosting make him a great addition to any event. Public & private corporate & entertainment events large (1, 000+) and small (30+) have utilized Joe for such brands as Hennessy, Adobe, Lexus, Bayer, Samsung, Meta, Netflix, ESPN, Tiffany, NYSE et al. Joe has helped bring to life fundraisers, auctions, weddings, bat mitzvahs, sweet 16s, & numerous holiday parties throughout his career. Energy, Fun & Professionalism is what you can always expect & is why his clients constantly come back to him year after year!
Reviews
34 reviews
Lanelle G.
May 4, 2025Smashing Success!
Thank you so much, Joe, for doing such an outstanding job as our emcee and auctioneer at our annual fundraising event. You kept things moving, you made them interesting, and you helped us raise money we probably would not have gotten without you. We will definitely keep you in mind for future events and we are happy to recommend you to anyone seeking a referral. Again, our deepest thanks.
Hired as: Auctioneer, Emcee
Joe Cummings - Best Emcee / Host & Auctioneer
Thank you Lanelle! And thank you for all you do in your local community and with your organization. It was a pleasure being your Emcee & Auctioneer! 🙏🏻
Michelle J.
March 17, 2025Great emcee and auctioneer
Joe did an amazing job at our gala over the weekend! Our live auction proceeds doubled from last year and he was very effective in reading the room and connecting with our guests.
Hired as: Auctioneer, Emcee
Joe Cummings - Best Emcee / Host & Auctioneer
Thanks for the kind review Michelle. Such a fantastic evening celebrating your organization. I'm extremely thankful to have been invited to Emcee and be your Auctioneer for the gala. I sincerely look forward to getting involved again in the future!
Rod C.
March 16, 2025Excellent Auctioneer/Host!
Joe did an excellent job running the auction for our school fundraiser. He created a fun atmosphere, got a good sense of the crowd, and ran an auction that raised as much money as possible for our school. I would gladly recommend Joe's services to anyone looking for a host/emcee/auctioneer. Thanks Joe!
Hired as: Auctioneer
Joe Cummings - Best Emcee / Host & Auctioneer
Thank you so much Rod! It was truly a pleasure being your auctioneer for the fundraiser. Such a fun crowd and night!
Natalia H.
March 23, 2026Great Job!!!!
Joe was absolutely incredible as our auctioneer for this year’s parent party. His energy was unmatched he kept the crowd engaged, the momentum high, and created a fun, dynamic atmosphere that drove participation.
He came prepared, was extremely professional, and ran the program seamlessly from start to finish. Most importantly, he played a huge role in helping us raise a significant amount of money for our school.
If you want someone who can truly elevate your event and drive results, Joe is the one. Highly recommend.
Hired as: Auctioneer
Joe Cummings - Best Emcee / Host & Auctioneer
Thank you Natalia! Such a fun night of celebrating and fundraising 🙏 🙏 Can't wait to do it again!!
Ashlynn O.
March 19, 2026Fundraising Extraordinaire
We had Joe as our auctioneer for our school’s annual fundraising gala, and he was exceptional from start to finish. Joe was highly professional, arrived early to connect with the crowd, and brought incredible energy to the room. His spotters, Michael and Ryan, were equally impressive—well-prepared, polished, and fully engaged throughout the evening.
Joe has a natural presence and charisma—truly reminiscent of a Ryan Seacrest–style auctioneer—which kept the audience excited and involved. Thanks to his expertise and the team’s seamless execution, we were able to raise a significant amount of money for our school.
We received outstanding feedback from attendees across the board. We would absolutely book Joe again and highly recommend him for any fundraising event.
Hired as: Auctioneer
Joe Cummings - Best Emcee / Host & Auctioneer
Thank you so much Ashlynn! I had an absolute blast working with you on your annual fundraising gala and I sincerely look forward to doing it again.
Booking information
Price range: $500 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 10 - 9000 minutes
Insurance: $500,000 - Liability through Mercury
What to expect
Professionalism and fun. In short Joe is a joy to work with.
"I have worked with Joe Cummings in a variety of circumstances and venues for a number of years. His presentational skills are excellent. He is a convincing, believable presenter who speaks with authority, thinks fast on his feet, has a refreshing sense of humor and genuinely likes what he does -- and it shows. He's approachable, a team player, even-tempered, clean-cut and his evident "Midwestern values" would enhance any company he is associated with. In short, an ideal host."
“Do not let Joe know this, but all the guys think he's cool and all the women think he's sexy [and possibly a few guys, too].”
Scott Powers - President as well as Producer, Casting Director, Teacher
Scott Powers Studios, Inc.
"Joe was an absolute pleasure to work with on our huge First Data IPO activation at the New York Stock Exchange. It would not have been executed properly without his leadership, insight and support."
Ryan J Meyer - Account Manager
ShiftgigX, LLC
"Joe continually offers creative logistical suggestions and provides a solution focused team member when working with us. We love to hire Joe and he is requested time and time again by our clients. His ease to work with, professionalism and undeniable talent are continually appreciated."
Ryan Doran - Managing Creative Partner
Turkois
"Joe continues to be one of our main go-to, reliable guys."
Jacquelyn Willard - President
Matrix Pro Staffing
"Joe walks on water!"
Lucas Mendieta - CEO & Co-Founder
The Cutting Edge Elite, Inc.
"Joe? I only have great things to say!"
Michael Krivicka - Co-Founder
Thinkmodo, Inc.
"Joe has always been very valuable on his events. If we know it may be a challenge big or small, we call Joe because he can make it happen; while most importantly keeping our clients happy."
Keaton Williams - Staffing/Accounts Manager
KG Fare Events
About
Joe Cummings is a skilled Emcee / Host and Auctioneer for both live and taped productions with over 15+ years of experience. His training and skills in improv coupled with professional instruction by Leila Sbitani (seen hosting on E!, Style, WE, ION Television, Metro TV, Oxygen, and TV Land) make him a great addition to any event. Public and private corporate & entertainment events both large (1,000+) and small (100+) have utilized Joe for such brands as Hennessy, Sears, Outdoor Life, Lexus, Bayer, Samsung, Inman News, Safilo, ESPN, Tiffany, NYSE and more. One of Joe’s most recent jobs was a 13 week run as a live host and emcee for a cash give away game show at Mohegan Sun Casino in CT. He was the lead host and worked with a DJ to put on a fantastic show. Audiences ranged from 100 to over 300 people. Duties included constantly engaging the audience with brand talking points and sound bites, announcing contestants and prizes, conducting fun interviews, trivia questions as well as making the contestants so and visual fully immersive 1 man live show interacting with groups of guests between 30-100. The SPiN NY ping pong nightclub in NYC also employed Joe weekly as their MC for their “Dirty Dozen” tournament. He is in charge of announcing and introducing each pro tournament match as well as running contests and games throughout the evening to keep the crowd energized and entertained. He has also run many large Family Fued style game shows and team building and charity events for corporations both large and small. Joe has also been seen on national commercial campaigns as a host and spokesman as well as many in-house industrial and training videos (Dick’s Sporting Goods, Sir La Table, Green Pan, Luden’s, Cellular One, Verizon, Canon, Old Navy). Joe is currently a resident Product Specialist Host for the Lexus corporation and routinely travels throughout the country giving presentations on their newest luxury vehicles. With a solid background in improv, comedy plays/musicals and commercials Joe is very adept at thinking on his feet, working off the cuff as well as with a script to engage audiences in a fun and comedic manner. Joe’s charisma, attention to detail, ease to work with and unwavering professionalism are what keep him getting requested time and time again by his many loyal clients.
Additional booking notes
Very experienced with all types of microphones as well as teleprompter and ear prompter. As an Emcee I am typically linked up to the main audio of the venue, however I can also source my own equipment and I have a select list of excellent DJs I work with that I can bring along as well.
Setup requirements
As an Emcee I am typically linked up to the main audio of the venue, however I can absolutely source my own equipment if needed or bring along one of the select DJs I work with.