LAS VEGAS –

During the NAAA/CAR event, the National Auto Auto Association tapped Warren Young, Sr. Fellows, giving the lifetime distinction to a trio of industry leaders.

These include:

—Dave Alfonso, national auction sales manager for Kia Motors America
—Lynn Weaver, general manager of Harrisburg Auto Auction
—Ken Osborn, general manager of ADESA Dallas

NAAA donated $2,500 in each of their names to the Warren Young Sr. Scholastic Foundation.

“It is our pleasure and privilege to honor these three industry leaders for their hard work, dedication and commitment to excellence,” noted NAAA president Charlotte Pyle. “Their efforts have made a major positive mark on the remarketing world and provide an outstanding example of professional accomplishment to future generations in our business.

“That’s why we feel this is a fitting tribute because their fellowships will help endow the dreams of higher education and achievement for many deserving students,” she added.
 
Pyle Earns Recognition

In other news from NAAA/CAR, Pyle joined a list of fellow remarketing industry leaders to earn accolades as “Remarketer of the Year” from Bobit Business Media, as she was given this year’s honor.

The award is given annually to a remarketing professional who displays “outstanding efforts in encouraging the use of best practices and embracing innovations while moving the industry forward with professionalism and the highest standards.”

The winner also must be someone who shares his or her insight in helping the industry progress while also taking part in industry associations/groups and mentoring or being an example for future remarketing leaders.

The award was created in 2006 and has been doled out to: Larry Tribble, Dean Eisner, Jim Hallet, Bob Rauschenberg, Bob McConkey and Dave Angelicchio.