PLAINFIELD, Ill. -

Auction Management Solutions announced this week that the firm recently started by industry veterans Tom Stewart and Richard Curtis has partnered with 166 Auto Auction for business development consulting.

Mike Bradley, general manager of 166 Auto Auction, explained why he aligned with AMS, which provides consulting services to the automotive industry that include independent auto auctions, service providers and vendors. 

“We believe that being a partner with AMS will provide us with the exposure that will take our auction to the next level,” Bradley said. “Ace Tetlow, the auction AGM and national sales representative, has done a great job getting us to where we are today and will be working closely with AMS to continue our growth and success.”

Located in Springfield, Mo., and owned by Tom Schaefer, 166 Auto Auction has been in business since 1949, offering more than 800 units weekly. The operation offers eight lanes, full reconditioning at its mechanical and body shop, as well as a monthly specialty boat/RV sale. 

AMS boasts a team that possesses more than 50 years of experience in the wholesale industry. AMS also recently landed Dealers Auto Auction Group as a client.

“The focus of AMS is to provide strategic business development services, with an emphasis on business processes and profitability that aid in the growth and success of client/partner businesses,” Stewart said.

“It is our intent to keep our clients on the forefront of the automotive industry by maintaining a comprehensive and competitive alternative,” he went on to say.