What is your professional background or experience prior to joining Kraft?

Since Jonathan and I met, I have always helped him with the business.  Simultaneously, I spent 15 years working for Kearney Management Consultants rising from an entry level position to an Equity Partner.  While at Kearney, I spent my time helping technology and agricultural companies structure their operations to drive profitability, through increased revenue and reduced cost. Prior to Kearney, I spent 4 years as a middle school math and science teacher.

When did you start working for Kraft?

Jonathan and I met in May of 2009 – so it was probably June of 2009 that I worked my first auction.

What are your primary responsibilities in your current role?

I have been focused on building our operations technology stack so that we can ensure our team members are focused on serving the most important person at Kraft Auctions – the CUSTOMER!

What do you enjoy most about working at Kraft Auction/Kraft Real Estate?

I love that I am able to help build and grow a business that provides high quality jobs for the people of Northwest Indiana. I love that our two children, Jack and Hardee are able to be involved so deeply in the business and learn firsthand from their father and I how to build and operate a business at scale.

What do you believe sets Kraft apart from other auction and/or real estate services?

What sets us apart is that we are truly a family business, our business is rooted in our family and while today we have many employees that are not family members, Jonathan and I see all of our employees as part of our family!