One of the better-known and respected professional auctioneers in the state of Michigan, Timothy Bos with Bos Auctions & Appraisal Service and co-owner of the Jackson Antique Mall, was enshrined in the Michigan Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame.   The prestigious honor is bestowed after a rigorous qualification process and ultimately voted by the Hall of Fame committee.   Being inducted into the Hall of Fame is the highest recognition any auctioneer can receive in the auction industry. “Tim Bos has been and continues to be such an asset to the public with his wide range of expertise and talents. His reputation within the industry and community is impeccable, and his contributions to the Michigan Auctioneers Association is enormous.” Said Executive Director and Hall of Famer, Tricia Wiltjer.

Bos was a former semi-professional tennis player who later applied his athleticism to men’s figure skating, where he completed a certification program with the United States Figure Skating Association. He then coached a young man who finished 5^th place in the Junior Olympics.

In 1984, he met Bonnie Kennedy, and the two embarked on a professional and personal journey. In 1987, he graduated from the Reppert School of Auctioneering in Decatur, Indiana.  In 1988, the Jackson Antique Mall was born, and 39 years later, the mall was recognized as a premier location in lower Michigan.

Over the years, Mr. Bos has made significant contributions to his community and has helped raise millions of dollars with various charitable organizations, including, but not limited to, Jackson High School, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, United Way, YMCA, Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce, America Red Cross, Jackson County Fair, Jackson Symphony Orchestra, and countless others.

He has received several awards, including 2012 Realtor of the Year, the 2016 Outstanding Service Award for Girl Scouts Heart of America, and the 2017 Ambassador Award from Jackson High School. Bos has been an instrumental asset to the Michigan Auctioneers Association, dedicating hundreds of hours to committee work and providing educational seminars. He was elected President of the organization in 2015.

Since 1951, thousands of auctioneers have become members of the Michigan Auctioneers Association, and only 45 members have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. The MAA is honored that Timothy Bos will forever be remembered and treasured with the highest possible recognition any auctioneer can achieve.

Established in 1951, the Michigan Auctioneers Association is dedicated to enhancing Michigan’s Auction Industry through education, promotion, advocacy, and networking. The MAA is the professional association for auctioneers in Michigan, continuing to be one of the leaders in the industry, and is proving to continue in that direction in the future.  The Michigan Auctioneers Association is the most significant representation of auctioneers in Michigan, providing a forum for networking, and sharing ideas and experiences.  For more information about the Michigan Auctioneers Association and the auction industry in Michigan, log onto www.FindMichiganAuctions.com.

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