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June 26, 2014 On the heels of graduating its first Class Group (the “Sons & Daughters” Class) in March during the CAR Conference in Las Vegas,  Auction Academy reports a busy second quarter of 2014. Academy President Richard Curtis reports that Auction Academy launched its third Class Group in April, followed in May with a session at Southern Auto Auction for Class Group 3 (“Managers” Group).“In mid-April we launched our third Class Group, holding the opening session in Nashville, TN,” says Curtis.  “The first to address the group was industry veteran Tony Moorby, who highlighted his long career in the auction industry, which began in England and later included assignments as President/CEO of ADT Automotive and  as an executive with ADESA . The next day the class visited ADESA Nashville, where General Manager Dan Dietsch led an extensive tour of the facility, followed back at the classroom by Kevin Cullum of NMAC provided an overview … Continued

The inaugural class of the Auction AcademyWednesday, Mar. 05, 2014, 03:00 PM UPDATED 1:28 PMBy Joe OverbyEditorLAS VEGAS – From Music City to the Pacific Northwest, from the East Coast to the Deep South, from the nation’s capital to the Lone Star State and the Motor City.And now to Las Vegas.The inaugural class of the Auction Academy, a two-year continuing education program developed by TPC Management Co. for auction industry professionals, has spent the last two years attending once-a-quarter sessions throughout the country and now is going through graduation at the NAAA/CAR/IARA event this week in Las Vegas.The inaugural class began attending sessions May 2012, and the students have interacted with National Auto Auction Association leadership, worked with auction management to put on a Rock&Roll Sale, learned the perspective of the dealer and automaker, and received best-practices training, just to name a few of their experiences.And the most recent session prior to … Continued

Auction Academy’s Next Generation / Sons and Daughters Group tours America’s Auto Auction in Dallas.Members of Auction Academy’s inaugural class, the Next Generation/ Sons and Daughters Group, convened in Dallas in August for its summer training session.  Held in cooperation and conjunction with the IARA which had just concluded its Summer Round Table, the session included facility tours, classroom discussions and hands-on training for the Sons and Daughters Group.  Over the course of three days, the class toured America’s Auto Auction and the headquarters of Santander Consumer USA.  The group also spent classroom time with industry experts who offered presentations covering asset management, vehicle certification, auctioneering and auction practices, sales strategy and economics.“This session of Auction Academy was a tremendous opportunity for the Sons and Daughters Group,” said Richard Curtis, President of Auction Academy. “In addition to an in-depth look behind the scenes at a high volume/ small footprint dealer consignment auction — thanks to America’s Auto … Continued

FRANKLIN, Tennessee — Auction Academy has entered its second year, with two class groups participating in its continuing education program: the Managers Group which convened last month in Spokane, WA for training in conjunction with DAA Northwest’s Rock and Roll Sale, and the Next Generation/Sons & Daughters Class, which meets this month in Dallas, TX during IARA’s Summer Roundtable. Reviewing the curriculum for the two classes and the opportunities afforded to the participants of both groups, Auction Academy President Richard Curtis acknowledged the role that the remarketing industry has played in the Academy’s ongoing success.Richard Curtis, President Auction Academy“Auction Academy was conceived with the urging and support of a number of industry leaders who saw the need for a formal program to train auction owners of the future,” explains Curtis. “We are grateful to those who sponsored the Academy during its inaugural year: Black Book, OVE, Next Gear, Design Works AMG, Used Car News, Cherokee … Continued