
Jena Baker-Dennis, Auctioneer and Proprietress of Great Expectations Auction & Estate Services is a Florida native and has lived in the Jacksonville & Saint Augustine area most of her life. While in high school, Jena earned her Associates degree through early admissions courses and Clep Testing, graduating early in 1999 and receiving a full scholarship to college. Just 2 years later, in 2001, Jena graduated from Florida State University with 3 bachelor’s Degrees in Marketing, International Business, & Cultural Anthropology.
In the fall of 2001, Jena opened her first antique store in the heart of downtown St. Augustine. Her experience with antiques is cultivated from a lifelong passion for the quality, craftsmanship, and history of each item. Managing her antique shop, Jena developed an interest in auctions and estate sales, and began liquidating estates and other items for customers. In 2007, she decided to become an auctioneer and open an auction house in St. Augustine. With the support of her family and friends, Great Expectations Auction & Estate Services became a reality.
As one of the largest auction companies in North Florida, GE Auctions prides themselves in being a family owned & operated company. Great Expectations Auction & Estate Services is a licensed federal firearms dealer, licensed auto dealer, as well as a licensed real estate brokerage. We are proud to be the liquidation specialist for St. Johns County, the St. Johns County Sherriff’s office, and the Federal Bankruptcy Court Trustees.
Our Motto is, “We can sell your home or business & everything in it”.
In addition to being the proprietress of Great Expectations Auction Company, Jena is also a licensed realtor and co-Owner of Great Expectations Realty with her husband and father-in-law.
Jena has served on many local boards in the community, as well as the state, to previously include the executive director position of the Florida Auctioneers Association. Her motivation is helping her clientele realize the value of their assets and accomplishing their lifelong goals in that process. She has a passion for real estate, antiques, high end art, fine jewelry, and anything Art Nouveau.
Between running multiple companies, and having 3 precious children, Jena has an incredibly fulfilling life that keeps her busy, and on her toes. Jena does not believe in doing anything half-way and enjoys fully immersing herself in every project she takes on with vigor and passion.

Education:
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science in Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Cultural Anthropology
Bachelor of Science in International Business
Boards & Memberships:
Executive Director, Florida Auctioneers Association www.FloridaAuctioneers.org
2008 “Champion Auctioneer” for the State of Florida Rookie Division of FAA
Long Standing Member of ACNA ~ Antiques & Collectibles National Association
In The News ~ Articles & News Stories that we have been Featured In:
Home & Garden TV with Jena Baker-Dennis from Great Expectations Auction & Realty
A Houseful of Memories: Contents of Old Mansion Inn go up for Auction
St. George Street Property Home to Local Heros going to Auction
Historic St. Augustine Property Auctioned Off for $2.27
St. George Street Property fetches nearly $2.5 million
Historic St. Augustine Property to be Auctioned Next Week
166 Year Old Home Sold At Auction
Great Expectations Realty Merges with Great Expectations Auction Company
Crisp Ellert Collection to Be Sold at Estate Sale
Auctioneer Jena Baker Deals Mainly in Antiques
Appraisal Fair is Foundation Fundraiser
Meow, May I Help You? Office Cats
Highwaymen in Exhibition-Art Show
SyFy Channel Featured on Dream Machines, Season 1, Episode 3 PDF
Appraisal Fair to Benefit Cancer Patients
Appraisal Fair Benefits Breast Cancer Patients