Among the many auction awards presented during the National Auto Auction Association’s 67th annual convention in Orlando earlier this month includes the newest addition to the association’s Hall of Fame.

Joining the prestigious group is Jay Cadigan, Manheim’s vice president of industry relations, who began his career four decades ago by working at a car dealership during high school and college.

Cadigan has served as an executive in both the corporate auction and the leasing and rental car remarketing businesses while also filling volunteer leadership roles as a NAAA member.

"It's our pleasure and privilege to honor Jay for his hard work, dedication and commitment to excellence," said Frank Hackett, NAAA chief executive officer. "He's a strong believer in the association and what its members can accomplish working together. His efforts have made a positive impact on the remarketing world and provide an outstanding example of professional achievement to future generations in our business."

Cadigan served as the NAAA president in 2010-2011 as well as filling the positions of vice president, chairman of the board and currently executive vice president. He is also a former president of the Eastern Auto Auction Association.

Cadigan earned his bachelor’s degree in management from St. Mary’s College of California in 1976 before joining Avis Car Leasing. At the latter he served in numerous positions, including national auto auction sales manager, which opened his eyes to the larger auction industry. He later worked for Hertz Car Leasing as its national retail sales manager and the car manager for New York Zone before moving to US Fleet Leasing in San Mateo, Calif. as its vice president of car sales.

He joined the Golden Gate Auto Auction in 1989 and eventually became its assistant general manager. He moved to Skyline Auto Auction four years later, where he filled the role of general manager before the auction became Manheim NY Metro Skyline. During those 11 years at Skyline, Cadigan also served as the general manager of the Port Newark facility.