CARMEL, Ind. –

The continuing education program designed to train the next generation of auction industry professionals now has an exclusive new sponsor, one who has signed a multi-year agreement.

Announcing its sponsorship of the Auction Academy is Dealer Services Corp. of Indiana, which has signed on as exclusive Floorplan Finance Industry Segment Sponsor.

Auction Academy, which was developed by TPC Management Co., will host eight quarterly academic sessions over the course of two years, each in different cities around the country. Each two-day session includes a site visit to a local auction and meetings with key faculty members, and each academic session includes five subject matter topics, academy leaders said.

“We are honored to have the support of DSC,” stated Pierre Pons, chief executive officer of TPC. “Their desire to become the exclusive sponsor of this program underscores their commitment to training and professional development within our industry.”

In addition to its sponsorship, DSC is also dedicating professional resources to Auction Academy: Randy Dohse, DSC vice president of customer service, and Alan Lang, vice president of operations, have joined the Auction Academy faculty.

The two will be instrumental in developing curriculum and creating a hands-on experience for a diverse set of topics, the company said.

Brian Geitner, president of DSC, said, “DSC has always been focused on making a positive impact within the industry; we are proud to align ourselves with Auction Academy and look forward to working with their team in the years ahead.”

For more information on Auction Academy, visit www.auctionacademy.net.