About Us
TimeMaster employees are passionate about security, which is why we carry leading brands and support innovation to guarantee that we stock the best products offered by the security industry. Our company continues to succeed through our dynamic relationship with the vendors we represent and the customers we serve.
Founded in 1987 by Dr. Dan Graffeo, Tim and Susan Abner purchased TimeMaster in 2001 and relocated the company to their hometown of Lexington, Kentucky. Since then, we have partnered with thousands of customers in over 80 countries across six continents, supplying the security needs of everyone from local locksmiths to multinational corporations. TimeMaster offers unique, value-added services - from key cutting and guard matching to lock programming and technical support - and treats every customer with care and respect.
We are a global small business that delivers excellence in both products and services. TimeMaster: Supplying, Securing, Supporting.
Meet The Team
Leadership
Tim Abner
President
President
Elizabeth Cox
Vice President
Elizabeth received both of her bachelors degrees from West Virginia University. She joined TimeMaster as their first full-time employee in 2002, eventually being appointed the Director of Operations in 2010. After eight years in this position, Elizabeth was promoted to Vice President, the position she currently holds.
Wife, Mother, Mountaineer, Extrovert, Sweet Tea Taste Tester, Master of Charisma
Chris Jones
National Sales Manager, USA/Canada
Chris graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 2010 and joined TimeMaster as a salesman two years later. In 2015, he moved into the position of Sales and Marketing Manager. In 2018, Chris was appointed the National Sales Manager, USA/Canada.
Husband, Father, Chick-fil-A fiend, Conversationalist, Sports Fanatic, Problem Solver
Kelli Painter
Accounting Manager
Kelli received her Accounting degree from Sullivan University in 2011. Before joining the TimeMaster team in 2016 she did financial reporting for a publicly-traded company.
Member of the Big Blue Nation, Golfer, Parrot-Head, NASCAR Fan, Foodie, Beach Bum
Staff
Shane Gravitt, CPS
Customer Service and Technical Support
Husband, Father, Cat Lover, Musician, Motorcyclist, Resident Tech Guru
Chase Ballinger
Regional Sales Manager
Husband, Avid Golfer, Sports Nut, Dog Lover, Pizza Addict
Steve Gelston
Customer Service
Husband, Father, Mississippi-Raised, Saints Fan, Coke Zero Fiend, Cheese Straw Aficionado
Wendy Hayes
Customer Service
Mother, Philly-Born, Florida-Raised, Pro-Camper, Kaba Guru, Dog Lover
Brian Trent
Door Hardware Sales
Husband, Virginia-Raised, Former Fire Chief, Hunter, Fisher, Coffee Lover
Richie James
Purchasing
Husband, Father, Pro Hide-and-Seeker, Animal Lover, Bengals Fan, Gamer
Terry Jett
Warehouse Coordinator
Husband, Father, Grandfather, Chocaholic, Coffee Addict, Adequate Golfer, Former Singing Waiter
Brandi Scarborough
Administrative Assistant / Accounting Clerk
Wife, Mother, Concert Goer, Animal Lover, Slightly OCD, Lover of the Outdoors