CARY, N.C. -

Pyle Family Auctions has hired former ADESA executive Jane Morgan as the company’s chief client officer.

Morgan started with the group, which includes Mountain State Auto Auction and Capital City Auto Auction, this month, and will head up sales growth, the client experience and operational efficiencies, Pyle Family Auctions said in a release.

Morgan’s career in the auction business goes back more than 30 years and includes several leadership positions with ADESA. Her most recent post was a president of the ADESA specialty division and off-site solutions. She also spent time as assistant general manager at ADESA Dallas, GM at ADESA Charlotte and as regional vice president of the ADESA Eastern Region.

Morgan was among the inaugural Women in Remarketing honorees in this publication back in 2009.

“I have been friends with the Pyle family for over 25 years. Their dedication to the auction industry, the NAAA and the emphasis on family, employee care and customer service and growth makes me proud and excited to be a part of their organization,” Morgan said in a news release.

Joe and Charlotte Pyle, owners of the company, added: “Jane is an industry leader with strong client relationships and we are excited to have someone of her caliber on our team. Her team-building ability and enthusiasm and understanding of the auction business makes her a perfect fit for the Pyle organization and our growth plans for the future.”