CARMEL, Ind. -

On Thursday, ADESA announced the promotion of Kevin Rhoads to general manager of ADESA Kansas City.

“Kevin has been a vital part of the growth at ADESA Kansas City in recent years, bringing a positive focus to building lasting customer relationships,” said Paul Lips, chief operating officer at ADESA. “Our consignors, dealers and staff will benefit from his effective approach to sales and operations.”

Since May 2014, Rhoads has served as dealer sales and services manager at ADESA Kansas City. Under his leadership, ADESA Kansas City was named dealer auction of the year for 2015.

Rhoads brings more than 20 years of management experience, in addition to 15-plus years in the automotive industry.

Prior to joining ADESA, Rhoads served as the sales and marketing specialist at Naked Lime.

Between 2007 and 2013 he held a series of positions related to increasing responsibility in sales management within the auto auction industry.

During his tenure as director of internet sales for a three-store dealership outside Kansas City, he developed an internet sales department from the ground up.

Rhoads' predecessor, Harold Chapman, now leads ADESA Nashville.