Jim Strate, Jr. has been involved in auctions in the Enid area since 1994. He attended Missouri Auction School and was selected as the Reserve Champion Rookie of the Year by the Oklahoma State Auctioneers Association in 1994. He is also certified by the Professional Ringman Institute. His specialty areas include agriculture, equipment and cattle.

Jim lives near Fairmont, OK with his wife, Janet. They have two sons, Justin and Jarred.