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Chad Metzger - Owner

Chad Metzger, CAI

Owner, Auctioneer & Managing Broker

260.982.9050

Chad Metzger is the owner and auctioneer 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.

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Tiffany Reimer - Office Manager

Tiffany Reimer, CAI

Real Estate Director, Licensed Auctioneer & Real Estate Broker

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.

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Jim Bayman - Associate Auctioneer

Jim Bayman

Associate Auctioneer

260-244-5666

Jim Bayman a 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. He resides in Columbia City, IN and can be reached at (260) 244-5666.


John Burnau - Associate Auctioneer

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. John can be contacted at 574-376-5340.

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Jason Conley - Associate Auctioneer

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 and can be contacted at 574-527-6330.

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Dustin Dillon - Associate Auctioneer

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.

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Brian Evans - Associate Auctioneer

Brian Evans

Associate Auctioneer & Broker

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 and can be reached at 260-571-8732.

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Dodie Hart - Associate Auctioneer

Dodie Hart, CAI

Associate Auctioneer

260-463-1717

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.

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Tim Holmes - Associate Auctioneer

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 and can be contacted at, 260-580-5473.

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Rod Metzger

Associate Auctioneer & Brokerr

260.982.0238

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.

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Justin Nicodemus - Associate Auctioneer

Justin Nicodemus

Associate Auctioneer & Realtor

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 wife 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.

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Tim Pitts - Associate Auctioneer

Tim Pitts

Associate Auctioneer & Real Estate Broker

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 and can be reached at 317-714-0432.

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Brent Ruckman - Associate Auctioneer

Brent Ruckman

Associate Auctioneer & Broker

260-609-2155

Brent Ruckman, Larwill, Indiana is a 1996 graduate of Reppert School of Auctioneering. He is a licensed Real Estate Broker and a personal property appraiser. Brent can be contacted at, 260-609-2155.

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Rainelle Shockome - Associate Auctioneer

Rainelle Shockome, CAI

Associate Auctioneer & Realtor

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 and can be reached at 260-341-4801.

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Neal Snyder - Associate Auctioneer

Neal Snyder

Associate Auctioneer

260-358-7923

Neal Snyder joined Metzger Property Services in January 2022. He grew up in Andrews, Indiana and started working at Wabash Auction when he was 16 years old. Neal graduated from Reppert School of Auctioneering in 1994. Neal is here to serve Huntington and surrounding counties. Neal can be reached at 260-358-7923.

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Michael Gentry - Auctioneer

Michael Gentry

Auctioneer/Real Estate Broker

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 and can be reached at 219-754-2237.