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Franklin, TN – December 9, 2025 — As Auction Academy looks back on 2025, Auction Academy President Penny Wanna notes significant achievements in this its 14th year, including the successful graduation of Class 8 and the dynamic progression of Class 9. The Academy also welcomed new sponsors, and noted the receipt of two prestigious industry awards, all of which acknowledge the Academy’s commitment to leadership development, innovation, and collaboration in the automotive remarketing sector.Auction Academy’s Class 8 successfully completed its two-year program in 2025 with a final session and graduation ceremony held in San Diego, California, in conjunction with the CAR/ARA Spring Conference. The event included a memorable gala attended by alumni, sponsors, industry associates, leaders, and supporters, serving as a fitting celebration of the dedication, growth, and camaraderie displayed by the class of 30 students throughout their journey.Auction Academy’s newest group, Class 9, began its journey with a productive … Continued

Franklin, TN – Sept.11, 2025 – Auction Academy is proud to announce the addition of three sponsors to its growing network of industry patrons. The newest to lend their support to Auction Academy’s two-year training program are AuctionNet, the industry’s largest source of wholesale used vehicle remarketing data and backed by NAAA’s 265 member auctions; RunBuggy, a leader in transportation logistics; and Pinnacle Remarketing, Powered by Location Services, a trusted provider of asset recovery and remarketing solutions. With their commitment, Auction Academy’s roster now includes 22 distinguished sponsors, each contributing to the program’s continued success and evolution.“Our sponsors are integral to Auction Academy’s success,” said Penny Wanna, President of Auction Academy. “Over time their generosity—whether financial, academic, or experiential—has allowed us to grow well beyond our original vision. The support from AuctionNet; RunBuggy; Pinnacle Remarketing, Powered by Location Services, and all of our sponsors ensures we can continue to offer unparalleled education … Continued

Franklin, TN — Auction Academy has announced that enrollment for its newest class group – Class 8 – is complete.  Now in its 12th year, Auction Academy is a leadership training program for professionals in the vehicle remarketing industry.  It will launch Class 8 with a three-day meeting, August 17-19, in its home base of Nashville, Tennessee.Says Penny Wanna, Academy President, “We are excited to meet in Nashville to launch our next group of 30 students on their two-year journey.  The curriculum includes quarterly meetings, alternating with digital/zoom sessions.  Both formats include training led by experts in the remarketing field from all over the country.”Class 8’s schedule in August leads off with a tour of the Nissan Manufacturing Plant, followed by the group’s opening session at Manheim’s Nashville Auto Auction. The group will participate in training sessions led by Charlie Vogelheim of Auction Academy, Eric Stevens of Littler Labor & Employment … Continued