Connor Atherton, vice president of Engineering at Auction.com, has played a pivotal role in transforming the company’s technology infrastructure, driving innovation that expands homeownership opportunities and enhances platform reliability. His leadership has been instrumental in advancing remote bidding technology, streamlining financial management and revolutionizing contract generation — initiatives that have saved the company hundreds of thousands of dollars while improving efficiency. By fostering a culture of ownership and urgency, Atherton has positioned Auction.com at the forefront of technology innovation in the distressed real estate marketplace.
Over the past year, Atherton has led the expansion of Remote Bid into new markets, including complex regulatory environments like New York and Arizona. Since its launch, this technology has facilitated the sale of over 2,500 properties, generated more than 17,000 bids and secured over $519 million in winning bids — an impressive 101% year-over-year increase. His leadership has also ensured the seamless facilitation of more than $1.7 billion in funding, reinforcing Auction.com’s role as a trusted marketplace.
Beyond bidding technology, Atherton pioneered the development of a proprietary financial management system that provides complete transparency into $1.7 billion in escrow accounts. Additionally, his overhaul of the contract generation system has drastically reduced processing times, enabling faster closings and ensuring compliance with state, county and city-specific regulations.
Now leading a team of 40 engineers, Atherton’s hands-on leadership style prioritizes collaboration, efficiency and customer-centric innovation. His commitment to excellence continues to shape the future of Auction.com, strengthening its mission to empower homeownership and revitalize communities.
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?
The best piece of advice I’ve ever received came from my parents, who rarely told me exactly what the answer was. Their message was always the same: be curious and always give your best. This advice followed me in slightly altered forms through high school, university, my first professional job, and from the mentors who’ve graciously helped me become who I am today. Being endlessly curious is an intentional skill to cultivate, not just a trait some are born with. It’s advice that has served me throughout my career, and as a nice benefit, it makes life more fun too.
Name:
Connor Atherton
Age:
31
Title:
Vice President, Engineering
Company Name:
Auction.com
