Freije & Freije About

Our CEO and Auctioneer
T.A. (Tom) Freije Ed.D.

Tom has been involved in the family business since 1969, taking a full time leadership position in 1984. He is now guiding the company into the 21st
century. Tom was graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree, he received a Masters Degree from DePauw University and
his Doctorate in 1982 from Americus University. He is an auctioneer, a certified appraiser and an educator for the auction and real estate appraisal
industries. He is a member of the National Auctioneers Association, the Indiana Auctioneers Association, the World Automobile Auctioneers Professional
Association and the Society of Professional Auctioneers. Tom has served on the board of directors of both the Indiana Auctioneers Association and the
Society of Professional Auctioneers. This CEO is a hands-on businessman who has been a fulltime auctioneer since 1984 selling livestock, automobiles,
agri-equipment, real estate, and general merchandise. He has worked over 200 auctions per year for 25 years for many clients including: Lee, Cossell,
Kuehn & Love, LLP, Glenn Reagan Racing, McKinley Auction Corporation, R. E. Lee & Associates, Attornies at Law, LLP, SWE Equipment, First National
Bank, Marcella Braun Real Estate, Eagle Investments Inc. and Citi Bank. For 20 years Tom served as the principal auctioneer for the Cloverdale Livestock
Market. He was the principal auctioneer and the auctioneer in charge of sale day activities for the Indianapolis Public Auto Auction for 12 years. Tom is
available to consult with you directly and talk about your specific needs.

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Our COO and Principal Auctioneer
Richard ( TJ ) Freije

After attending Anderson University, TJ was graduated from the Indiana Appraisal School and the Midway Auction School in 1999. He became a full time
auctioneer in 2000 and the principal auctioneer of Freije and Freije Auctioneers in 2001. TJ presently works over 300 auctions per year for Adesa Auto
Auctions, Inc., Adesa Public Auction Team, Manheim Auto Auctions, Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. South Chicago Auto Auctions where he represents
General Motors, Ford Motor Credit, Mazda Credit, Volvo Credit, Wells Fargo Bank, Honda Finance, Hertz Enterprise and Penske Leasing, Progressive
Insurance, Farm Bureau Insurance, Erie Insurance, Geico Insurance and All State Insurance. TJ is also considered one the the leading and most innovative
benefit and fund raising auctioneers in Indiana as well as the Chicago land area. He is a member of the Indiana Auctioneers Association where he currently
serves on the board of directors, a member of the National Auctioneers Association, Society of Professional Auctioneers and the World Automobile
Auctioneers Professional Association. TJ is the 2005 Indiana Champion Auctioneer. He was a finalist in the International Auctioneers Competition in 2008
and 7th in the World Automobile Auctioneers contest in 2009. Auctioneering is not only his profession but also his passion. TJ is a consummate
professional, willing to work with each client one on one to ensure them a positive auction experience.

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Jennifer Freije
Jennifer attended Indiana State University and Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis. Jennifer is a licensed real property appraiser and a
licensed real estate broker. Jennifer heads the real estate sales and the appraisal arm of the company with over 20 years experience marketing real estate
conventionally and at auction. Also, she oversees bidder registration and sales settlement.
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Choosing the right auction company is an important decision. Making this decision today may be more important than ever before. In today's complex and
ever-changing marketplace average performance and marketing methods of the past produce lower dollar volume. While traditional marketing methods are
utilized we are marketing innovators utilizing the latest techniques and technologies to reach the most qualified buyers whether next door or around the
globe for the sale of your property. We have the knowledge and capability to market real estate, equipment, trucks, automobiles, firearms, agri-business
or a fortune 500 company either one piece or a complete inventory including real estate, fixtures and equipment.

Freije and Freije Auctioneers pledge to provide our clients the best possible service
Free confidential consultation
A full-time professional marketing staff
Full time Real Estate Brokers
Full time personal property and real estate appraisers
9 professional, knowledgeable auctioneers
Experienced set-up and auxiliary personnel
Professional clerks, cashiers and sale settlers
Cost effective operations
The equipment appropriate for any auction
A commitment to excellence