Academy Marks Graduation of Class 8 in San Diego, Launches Class 9 in Nashville
Franklin, TN – Auction Academy launched 2025 with a high-energy first quarter that included two key sessions for Class 8—culminating in graduation—as well as the kickoff of Class 9. The quarter reflected the Academy’s ongoing commitment to industry education, leadership development, and peer collaboration.Class 8 gathered for its seventh session in Birmingham, Alabama in early February. Hosted by AutoTec & Companies and ADESA Birmingham, the session presented a robust agenda of industry speakers. Day 1 included discussions led by Keith Whetter and Kelly McAllister of Liquid Motors; John Poteet of Auction Academy. Day 2 included Chuck Redden of AutoTec; John McElrath & Joel Beck of AutoCheck Auctions; Ben Puckett and Brandon Walton of Auction Insurance Agency; Charlie Adams of AuctionACCESS; and Mike Roy of Arthur J. Gallagher Commercial Insurance. Speaking to the Group on Day 3 of the session were Charlie Vogelheim of Auction Academy; Dusti Daniels, Bo Boshell and Ken … Continued