Tim Jabaay
Vehicle and Equipment Consignment Manager
timjabaay@kraftauctions.com (219) 791-2219
Valparaiso, IN
What is your professional background or experience prior to joining Kraft?
Prior to joining Kraft Auction Service I spent 27 years under contract as a Professional Auto Auction Ringman with major auto auctions in the greater Chicago/Milwaukee/N.W. Indiana markets. I also spent the past 5 years in business development B2B sales helping auto dealerships with wholesale transactions and vehicle reconditioning.
When did you start working for Kraft?
I spent the past 7 years helping Kraft Benefit Auction Services part-time and officially started full-time on April 27, 2026.
What are your primary responsibilities in your current role?
My primary responsibilities= bring new business for the vehicle and equipment segments of Kraft Auction Service.
Have you held any other positions at Kraft prior to your current role?
I worked as a contracted Professional Benefits Ambassador/Ringman over the past 7 years.
What do you enjoy most about working at Kraft Auction/Kraft Real Estate?
I feel I will enjoy the ability to help the vehicle and equipment side of Kraft Auction Services grow and also will appreciate working for a family run operation.
What do you believe sets Kraft apart from other auction and/or real estate services?
Quality of service, integrity and I feel the staff always go the “extra mile” for their customers to make them happy.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I am always here to help our customers, please feel free to reach out for all your vehicle and equipment consignment needs, I am here to help you succeed!
