BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -

Tom Adams, who has been president of Auction Insurance Agency and the chief executive of the AutoTec companies for over three decades, has moved into the role of AutoTec chairman.

Taking on the CEO role at AutoTec is Chuck Redden, who has been with the company since 2002.

Redden previously was the president of AutoTec’s AuctionACCESS product.

“For over 60 years, the AutoTec family of companies has been committed to providing high level service for our automotive industry partners,” said Tom Adams.  “It is time for the next generation of leadership to continue that commitment and I am excited to work with Chuck and his team as we build towards the future.”

Some additional moves AutoTec made are:

— Ben Puckett is now president of the Auction Insurance Agency.

— Brandon Walton is senior vice president and chief operating officer for the Auction Insurance Agency.

— Donna Dukes, named senior vice president of operations for  AuctionACCESS.

— Charlie Adams is now vice president of business development at AutoTec.

— Brent Gillis, named vice president of the Auction Insurance Agency.