ServNet Auction Group has added Chad Anderson of Greater Rockford Auto Auction and Great Lakes Auto Auction to its board of directors.

Anderson joined GRAA in 1997, working his way through detail, fleet/lease and sales roles, eventually becoming general manager in 2014. When Great Lakes opened in 2022, Anderson added the title of vice president for both auctions.

He also serves on the boards of the National Auto Auction Association and Automotive Remarketing Alliance.

“Having Chad join the ServNet board will bring even greater strength, knowledge, and experience to our organization,” ServNet president Cody Boswell said in a news release.

“His proven success in auction operations and active involvement in the industry will be invaluable to our decision-making and help guide ServNet toward continued success. I’m grateful that Chad has accepted this role and look forward to working with him as we continue to strengthen ServNet and advance our organization’s future.”

A Thoroughbred in Kentucky

Thoroughbred Auto Auction Clarksville is crossing the finish line and the state line with a brand-new facility in the Blue Grass State.

The auction, whose current location is in Clarksville, Tenn., is opening a new facility on Dec. 3 in Oak Grove, Ky., which is seven miles north of its current facility.

The new digs are situated on 10 acres and includes 16,000 square feet of office and auction space.

There are four auction lanes, paved and fenced parking, along with reconditioning and mechanical shops.

“We are putting the finishing touches on the new auction and are planning an exciting event to celebrate the grand opening on December 3,” owner Larry Seay said in a news release. “We are eager to open our doors to bigger, better, bolder opportunities for our customers, with the same Thoroughbred Auto Auction experience that our buyers and sellers have come to expect from us.”

Thoroughbred Auto Auction opened in 1986 and was purchased by the Seay family in 2019. The auction’s sister facility, Thoroughbred Auto Auction Jackson, is located in Jackson, Tenn. That auction opened in 2000 and was acquired by Seay in 2010.

There are currently more than 30 employees at the Clarksville location. When the new facility opens, the auction expects that number to grow to more than 50.

“I have been in the car business my entire life and I know how important it is to provide top-notch service to every customer,” Seay said. “Understanding the needs and  expectations of both buyers and sellers has defined the customers service philosophy at our auction. Our new auction facility not only offers double the space of the current location but will enable us to provide even better opportunities for buyers and sellers to come together for successful transactions on auction day.”