Alison Ross B.A., M.A., CPPA
Owner/Auctioneer/Appraiser

Alison has lived throughout North America as well as in England. She completed her Master's degree in History in Art in 1994 with a specialty in Northwest Coast art. Alison has taught History in Art as well as Antique and Collectibles courses at the University of Victoria, Malaspina and Camosun College. Alison started her auction career with Kilshaw's in 1997. In January of 2006, Alison purchased Kilshaw's from Don Kilshaw, a seventh generation auctioneer. Constantly upgrading her knowledge, Alison has attended many ceramics seminars and became a Canadian Personal Property Appraiser in 2007. Beyond being an owner, auctioneer and appraiser, Alison's departments include jewelry, First Nations art, antiques and fine art. In 2008, Alison was pleased to research, publicize and auction a painting of Tsar Alexander III, by Johann Koler, for $80,000.

Jeffrey Dean B.A., CPPA
Auctioneer/Appraiser

Jeffrey Dean has been with Kilshaw's since 1992.  Jeff has a bachelors degree in History from the University of Victoria and is a member of the Canadian Personal Property Appraisers Group.  Jeff is always looking forward to discussing the salesroom potential of single items or collections at Kilshaw's.

Roshan Vickery, B.A.
Auctioneer/Appraiser

Roshan was born in Halifax and moved to Victoria in 1980. After completing his degree in Art History at the University of Victoria he moved to Montreal where he studied film at Concordia University. He began his career at Kilshaw's in 1995. From 1998 to 2001 he was the floor manager at Maynard's Auctioneers in Vancouver. In 2001 he returned to Kilshaw's to pursue a career as an auctioneer / appraiser. Areas of interest include Canadian Art, Scandinavian design, pop culture and ephemera.

Melanie Rozell
Office Manager

Melanie was born and raised in Victoria. Melanie started at Kilshaw's in 2002, after working for Thrifty Foods and managing other offices. As the Office Manager, Melanie is indispensible to Kilshaw's staff, buyers and sellers. Melanie particularly enjoys customer service but is also responsible for maintaining the website, the requisite photography and accounting.