Dealers Auto Auction Group has its eyes on expansion and announced a hire on Thursday to facilitate that growth.

DAAG said former KAR Global (now OPENLANE) and longtime industry executive Warren Byrd has been appointed vice president of acquisitions and business development.

Byrd has spent more than 30 years in the remarketing industry, including leading the acquisition and development of more than 50 U.S. auction sites for ADESA, which previously was a subsidiary of what was then KAR.

That included markets as New York, San Francisco, Dallas, Chicago and beyond, and facilities that ranged from 20 acres to 200 acres.

“It has been my goal for some time to have Warren on board full-time to expand our auto remarketing presence in the U.S., similar to what he was able to do for ADESA and KAR Global,” DAAG chairman and CEO David Andrews said in a news release.

Byrd has worked previously with DAAG, whose 10 locations are primarily based in the Southeast, as a consultant and helped the auction group add three markets to its footprint, including its first foray into the Midwest.

More growth is on the way, DAAG said.

And that likely includes digital evolution, mixed in with physical, as well.

Byrd has contributed to digital innovation efforts with the Auto Auction Services Corp. (home to AutoIMS) and the AuctionNet Joint Committee.

“I am excited to join the growing team at DAAG, where we will continue to expand the in-person, physical auction footprint of our company,” Byrd said in the release. “The auto remarketing industry needs strong corporate groups that provide seamless services across a network of auctions, meeting the evolving needs of OEMs, fleet companies, and national dealer groups alike.”

He added: “While the physical auction remains in strong demand, DAAG must continue to evolve digitally — whether by enhancing online sales from our locations or facilitating remote vehicle transactions. I’m excited to help lead that evolution.”