Chad Metzger, Owner
Auctioneer & Managing Broker

Chad Metzger is the owner of Metzger Property Services, LLC. He has been a licensed auctioneer in Indiana since 2002. He also is a real estate broker and licensed appraiser.

Tiffany Reimer Real Estate Director, Licensed Auctioneer & Realtor 260-571-7910

Tiffany Reimer, North Manchester, Indiana has been a licensed Real Estate Broker since 2014. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree at Purdue University. Tiffany is a member of the National Association of Realtors, and Licensed Auctioneer in addition to being the Office Manager at Metzger Property Services. Tiffany can be reached at the office phone number or 260.571.7910.

Agents, Auctioneers, Auction Staff

Jim Bayman

Associate Auctioneer

260-244-5666

Jim Bayman, Phone (260) 244-5666, Columbia City, Indiana. Life-long Whitley County resident. Graduated from the Reppert Auction School in 1961 and the Superior Auction School in 1975. Has a GRI designation from Indiana University. A member of both the Indiana Auctioneers Association and the National Auction Association since 1962. Served as President of the Indiana Auctioneers Association in 1981, was the Champion Auctioneer in 1984, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003. Active in many community organizations and was elected to nine terms on the Whitley County Council and served for 36 years. Auctioneer at the Whitley County 4-H Livestock Auction for 65 years, the Huntington County 4-H Livestock Auction for 54 years, and was auctioneer at the Indiana State Fair Spotlight Sale of Livestock Champions.

John Burnau
Associate Auctioneer

574-376-5340

John is from Warsaw, IN and has been working around auctions since 1982. He is a graduate of the Ohio Auction School and a current member of the Indiana Auctioneer’s Association & the National Auctioneer’s Association. He also holds auctioneers licenses in Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois and Florida and is a member of each states’ respective Auction Associations. John holds a Federal Firearms License and specializes in farm and heavy equipment auctions.

Jason Conley
Business Development Director, Associate Auctioneer

574-527-6330

Jason Conley is a 2015 graduate of Reppert School of Auctioneering. Jason has 20+ years sales experience primarily in the Equine Trailer Industry. Jason resides in Warsaw, Indiana

Dustin Dillon Associate Auctioneer 574-265-9215

Dustin Dillon is a 2016 graduate of Reppert’s School of Auctioneering. Dustin has 5+ years of customer service & sales experience in both auction and online portals. Dustin is a Leesburg, Indiana resident with a driven passion for the auction industry as well as customer satisfaction.

Brian Evans
Associate Auctioneer

260-571-8732

Brian Evans is a 2017 graduate of Reppert School of Auctioneering and holds an Indiana State Teaching License in Construction, Industrial Maintenance & Business. Brian is a lifelong resident of Wabash County.

Dodie Hart

Associate Auctioneer

Dodie resides in Howe, IN and obtained her auctioneer’s license in 2006 as well as her CAI certification in 2023. Dodie is a current member of the Indiana Auctioneer’s Association & the National Auctioneer’s Association. She earned her CES Designation and has worked in the auction industry for 30+ years. Dodie brings a vast knowledge of the auction business resulting in established clientele which makes her a valuable addition that is ready to hit the ground running in an untapped territory for our company. Dodie is the daughter of the late Harvey Lambright who was a great leader & influencer in the auction industry.

Tim Holmes
Associate Auctioneer

260-580-5473 Tim Holmes is a 1978 graduate of Charleston Auctioneer School and has been with Metzger’s for the last 20 years. Tim resides in Churubusco, Indiana

Rod Metzger
Associate Auctioneer

Rod Metzger graduated from Missouri Auction School in 1998 after earning his Bachelor’s Degree at Georgetown of Kentucky. He is a licensed Real Estate Broker and resides in Decatur, Indiana.

Justin Nicodemus
Associate Auctioneer

260-246-3778 Justin Nicodemus is a licensed auctioneer and realtor. He graduated Reppert School of Auctioneering in 2008 and Troyers School of Real Estate. He is a member of the Indiana Auctioneers Association and Indiana Realtors Association. At 14, he began his auctioneering career calling bids for benefit auctions. He has also had a long history of dealing in farm equipment. Justion operates his farm with the help of his wif and children, raising row crops, hay, registered Shorthorn, and Charolais cattle. As a dedicated past 4-H member and FFA officer, Justin brings valuable expertise to his profession. He resides in Churubusco, Indiana with his wife and five kids.

Tim Pitts
Associate Auctioneer
317-714-0432

Tim Pitts is 1997 Graduate of Missouri Auction School and a 1999 graduate of Ball State University. Tim resides in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Brent Ruckman
Associate Auctioneer
260-609-2155

Brent Ruckman resides in Larwill, Indiana. He is a 1996 graduate of Reppert School of Auctioneering. He is a licensed Real Estate Broker and a personal property appraiser.

Rainelle Shockome
Associate Auctioneer
260-341-4801

Rainelle Shockome is a 2015 graduate of Reppert School of Auctioneering, licensed Real Estate Broker since 2000 and recent graduate of the Certified Auctioneer’s Institute (CAI). Rainelle is a member of the Indiana Auctioneer’s Association, the National Auctioneer’s Association and a member of the National Association of Realtors. Rainelle resides in Columbia City, Indiana

Neal Snyder
Associate Auctioneer

260-358-7923 Neal Snyder joined Metzger Property Services in January 2022. He grew up in Andrews, Indiana and is the son of Bill and Mary Snyder. Neal started working at Wabash Auction when he was 16 years old. Neal graduated from Reppert School of Auctioneering in 1994. Throughout his time as an auctioneer, Neal has done benefit auctions for the Andrews Fire Department, Sheet’s Museum, 4-H fairs and many others. Neal resides in Andrews, Indiana, and is here to serve Huntington and surrounding counties.

Michael Gentry
Associate Auctioneer
219-754-2237

Michael Gentry is a graduate of Purdue University, a 2004 graduate of Reppert School of Auctioneering, and is also a licensed Real Estate Broker. Mike is a member of the NAA & IAA and a lifetime member of the Holstein Association National Dairy Shrine. Mike has 20 years of agricultural & construction equipment sales and a wide variety of auction experience. Mike resides in LaCrosse, Indiana

Tony Key, CPA
Associate Auctioneer
574-721-6906

Tony Key is a lifelong resident of Logansport, Indiana. He has been a practicing Certified Public Accountant since receiving his licensure in 1992 and acquired his auctioneer license in 2023. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Indiana CPA Society. Tony specializes in sports memorabilia and diecast collectibles, but he has assisted clients across a wide range of auction and accounting needs. He can be reached at (574) 721-6906.

JR Hart

Jerry Hurst

Lisa Paxton
Tony Ramirez

Amelia Roser

Jenny Wehr

Office Staff

Kendra Bucher
Office Manager
Roxy Roser
Head of Accounting
Renà Warnock
Payroll Specialist
Tier Morrow
Chassidy Swihart
Sandra Fiscal
Frannie Sleighter

Loadout Staff

Stephanie Burke
Richard Boswell
Slayden Burke
Isaac Cassel
Brittany Day

Crew

Mary Burnette
Chris Nance
Kim Hunt
Daykota Cummins
Sandra Miller

Catalogers

Jody Moss
Team Leader
Jana Persinger
Mari Adkins
Markie Allen
Emma Bechtold
Katrina Bechtold
Chelsea Bridgman

Kara Calhoun

Nina Daughtery

Amber Lewis

Couristine Walker

Annika Whitmer

Warsaw Catalogers

Tammy Marsillett
Team Leader
Leona Townsend

Brittany Blankenship

Brenda Duffy

Cassandra Kline
Breece Troyer
Kinze Troyer

Legacy Awards

Mark Metzger

Tommy Leckrone

Larry Evans

Ray & Sue Clark

Billy & LD Thompson

Joe Walters

Tim Holmes