Alliance Inspection Management has hired Jeff Gaetz as vice president of auction operations.

Gaetz will oversee and manage all of AiM’s vehicle inspection operations at auction sites throughout the United States. He also will manage AiM’s nationwide network of auction inspections and operations as well as supporting customer relationships throughout the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, he will work to grow the business at fixed locations and work with major consignors, auction companies and independent auctions to provide inspection services and technology solutions to meet the needs of buyers and sellers.

“Jeff Gaetz is a great addition to the AiM team,” said Tom Gardner, senior vice president of operations. “He brings a wealth of experience in auction operations and is well-respected in the auto auction industry. Jeff can immediately provide great leadership and support to our organization and to our customers.”   

Gaetz spent more than 20 years at Southern Auto Auction, where he last held the position of national sales manager. His main focus was on nurturing national and regional accounts in the automotive, banking and finance industries.

He also served as vice president for Eastern Powersports and as regional car sales manager for Hertz Corp., where he managed the retail, wholesale and special event operations in the Northeast. 

He holds a degree in business administration from Norwich University and is credited with developing what is described as the auction industry’s first vehicle management solution, “Auction 2000.”