Meet the Glassmans

Glassman, Smittendorf Auctions

When you hire Glassman Auctioneers, you are getting some of the best auction professionals to handle your auction! Our people
represent seasoned auction people who have decades (collectively more than a century, spanning 2 millenniums) of experience.

Our Key Auction Staff include:

John M. Glassman

Founder of Glassman Auction Services 1950
Graduate of Reppert Auction School
Licensed Auctioneer in Indiana
Licensed Auctioneer in Michigan
Lifetime Member of the Michigan State Auctioneer Association
Licensed Real Estate Broker in Michigan for 45+ years
Lifetime Member of the National Auctioneers Association
Inducted into the Michigan State Hall of Fame for Auctioneers
Received Volunteer of the Year award from the Berrien County Youth Fair
Entertaining and warming the heart of audiences for years

John H. Glassman

Joined the family auction business while still in high school
Attended Davenport Business College
Served six years in the Air Force Reserves
Graduate of Reppert Auction School
Licensed Auctioneer in Michigan
Licensed Auctioneer in Indiana
Member of the Michigan State Auctioneer Association
Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker in Michigan
Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate for 23 years
Member of the National Auctioneers Association
Expertise in Real Estate transactions in today's Market

Michael "Jerry" Glassman

Joined the family auction business shortly after high school
Board Member of the Michigan State Auctioneer Association
Graduate of Reppert Auction School
Licensed Auctioneer in Michigan
Licensed Auctioneer in Indiana
Member of the Michigan State Auctioneer Association
Member of the National Auctioneer Association
Knowledgeable in automobiles and heavy equipment
Specializes in liquidations and consignments

Lee Smittendorf

Smittendorf Auction Service was established in 1937.
Lee followed in his father's footsteps joining the family business
One of the first Registered Michigan Auctioneers
Lifetime Member of the Michigan State Auctioneer Association
Licensed Michigan Real Estate Sales Associate
Member of the National Auctioneers Association
Board Member of the Michigan State Auctioneer Association
Smittendorf and Glassman Services joined forces in 2000 to expand business and offer customers higher quality professional service
Brings knowledge of the Real Estate business to a personal level

Harold Howe

Auctioneer with over 50 years of experience
Specializes in antiques and collectable tools
Member of the Masonic Lodge

Charles "Charlie" Cantrell

Pre-Auction Set-up Coordinator
30 years of quality furniture and merchandise handling
20 years experience as Auction Recording Clerk

Cindy Glassman Cantrell

Auction Registration Specialist
Auction office Head-Cashier
Graduate Personal Property Appraisal (GPPA)

Linda Glassman Dilts

Auction Registration Specialist
20 years experience as Auction Recording Clerk

Diane Glassman Kish

Webmistress
Marketing and Publicity Adviser

LaVerne Glassman

Home Office Consultant
Retired Auction Recording Clerk
Retired Auction Head-Cashier

Catherine Glassman

Seasonal Auction Assistant
Team Support Consultant

Glassman-Smittendorf Auctioneers Believe in
"Giving Back to the Community"

In addition to the quality services demonstrated at for-profit auctions, Glassman-Smittendorf auctioneers and staff donate countless hours raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for charities. Following are some of the events that showcase their talents:

Crop Walk for Hunger

Lake Michigan Catholic Schools

Lori's Place

Relay for Life

Point of Woods Country Club

Twin Cities Symphony

Benton Harbor Fruit Market

Eau Claire Cherry Festival

Ducks Unlimited

Berrien County Youth Fair

Pheasants Forever

Chapel Hill Youth Group