BSC America president R. Charles Nichols recently announced the promotion of Chuck Wenzel to the position of sales director for the company’s specialty division.

Wenzel, who previously served as assistant general manager at Bel Air Auto Auction, will be in charge of powersports, boats and RVs as well as truck and equipment sales with BSC’s specialty division.

“BSC America’s specialty sales division has seen steady growth, and we know that Chuck will be instrumental in expanding the scope of our powersports and truck and equipment sales,” Nichols said.  “Our specialty division operates the powersports and truck and equipment sales at BSC America’s Clayton Station Building, which also houses the salvage, rental wrecks, and inoperable units.”

Wenzel joins Clayton Station’s general manager Chad Gosser and sales manager Nick Calvaresi in the specialty division.

“BSC America’s specialty division has tremendous potential for growth, and I’m looking forward to drawing on my experience in sales and auction operations to continue building our position and influence in the market,” Wenzel said.

In other auction-related news, the Dealers Auto Auction of the Rockies has announced the promotion of three of its employees into key positions on its management team.

Long-time senior sales representative Lori Martella has been promoted to the position of assistant sales manager. Martella began her automotive industry journey 26 years ago at Lexus of Denver. She joined DAA of the Rockies 10 years ago.

“My goal in this new position is to continue to provide the high level service and dedication to our customers that has allowed DAA Rockies to be part of the Colorado community for 21 years and pass my love for this industry to others,” Martella said.

Other promotions include Daniel Runkle, who has been named as fleet/lease manager at DAA of the Rockies, as well as Alma Morales, who takes on the role of assistant fleet/lease manager. Runkle joined the DAA of the Rockies team in 2012 as a sales representative. Morales has been a part of the fleet/lease team since 2011 and an auction employees since 2005.

“Danielle, Alma and Lori have added to the next level of customer service at our auction,” said Michelle Noblitt, the auction’s executive vice president. “They recognize our mission and goals for superior service each of our customers deserves. Being able to promote from within our organization is a testament to the quality of training and leadership in each department. I am extremely proud to have promoted them into their new positions and have them bring up the next great leaders at Dealers Auto Auction of the Rockies.”