Two ServNet members — Bel Air Auto Auction and DAA Seattle — each highlighted new developments happening at their operations this summer.

BSC America president R. Charles Nichols announced that industry veteran Tommy Rogers has joined Bel Air Auto Auction as general manager of its Clayton Station Auction Center. As part of the BSC America management team, Rogers will also perform regional oversight for Tallahassee Auto Auction, working closely with Tallahassee’s general manager Doug Rodriguez.

Clayton Station is located in Edgewood, Md., near Bel Air, and sells run-and-drive/scratch-and-dent rental vehicles, repossessions and donations each Thursday morning. The Clayton Station Auction Center is also home to BSC America’s specialty division, which includes power sports, boats and RVs and monthly truck and equipment auctions. 

“BSC America’s Clayton Station has expanded over the past three years, and we know that Tommy will be instrumental in continuing to build our position and influence the weekly Thursday auctions and the specialty sales markets,” Nichols said.  “He will lead their operations and sales to the next level of technology and service, and we are proud to welcome him to our family of auctions.”

Rogers explained why he took this new position.

“It goes without saying that I am thrilled to be a part of the BSC America family. I have followed their progress for almost 20 years and have seen the growth and innovation that has contributed to their continual success,” Rogers said.

“I cut my teeth in the auction business with one of the leading independent auto auctions in the Southeast, Carolina Auto Auction,” he continued. “I am thankful for the opportunity to join with the Nichols family as they incorporate the newest ideas and most up-to-date features with their new 175-acre facility expansion to the new site. 

“It is an exciting time to be a part of BSC America, and I believe the best is yet to come,” Rogers went on to say.

Clayton Station’s auction arena features double blocks and accommodates theater-like seating for customers as they bid on vehicles and specialty assets. Located at 1300 Business Center Way in Edgewood, Clayton Station is just a few miles away from the main auction campus and includes more than 15 acres for storage.

“Clayton Station produces our power sports and truck and equipment sales, as well as the damaged, rental wrecks and inoperative auction sale operations,” BSC America vice president Michelle Nichols-Neff said.

“The depth of experience that a recognized industry leader like Tommy Rogers will bring to our organization is invaluable, and we welcome Tommy to the BSC team,” Nichols-Neff added.

BSC America, headquartered in Bel Air, Md., operates several full-service companies including Bel Air Auto Auction in Maryland and Tallahassee Auto Auction in Florida, both of which are members of the ServNet auction group and the National Auto Auction Association.

DAA Seattle growth fuels expansion

Management recently highlighted DAA Seattle's growing national account lineup now includes American Honda Finance Corp. (AHFC), Ally Auto Remarketing and GSA.

The auction's inaugural GSA Public Auction took place on June 24, while AHFC made its debut in the lanes and online on July 15.

Ally’s initial sale will be held Aug. 5.

The three national accounts join ARI, Enterprise Holdings, PAR North America, Element, ROA and others as DAA Seattle's featured national accounts.

“We’re excited to provide this expanded offering to the Puget Sound marketplace,” DAA Seattle general manager Dave Blake said. “Our auction is now in its fourth year. Our team is solid, and we are rolling.”

Blake mentioned the increase in volume has warranted an expansion of DAA Seattle's lot.

The auction broke ground on eight additional acres adjoining its current facility, which will increase its paved and secured consignment parking capacity to include 1,300 more units. The project will be completed in September.

Together with DAA Northwest and KCI Kansas City, DAA Seattle is a member of the McConkey Auction Group. All three locations are ServNet auctions, powered by Auction Edge.