CARMEL, Ind. -

ADESA Golden Gate has picked a new general manager.

Revealed late last week, Jeff Hoyt has taken on the role of GM.

Commenting on the news, ADESA president and chief executive officer Stéphane St-Hilaire said, “Jeff has dedicated himself to making ADESA Golden Gate one of our top auctions for more than 20 years.

 “I am excited to have him now lead the team,” he added.

Hoyt has been with the company for over 20 years, first joining ADESA in 1992 as fleet lease manager.

Prior to that he was employed by Bay Cities Auto Auction where he served as Ford Factory Turn Back Manager and oversaw the fleet lease sales department.

 Jeff is a graduate of the Western College of Auctioneering in Billings, Mont.