Dealer’s Auto Auction Group is sending 15 of its employees to the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance's Certified Automotive Remarketer Program.

The IARA CAR Program offers a 20-course curriculum scheduled within a five-unit series covering all aspects of the vehicle remarketing profession.   

“The IARA provides us with a number of valuable education forums and initiatives that benefit auctions and remarketers alike.  I believe that it is our responsibility as owners and operators to take advantage of this opportunity to educate those within our fields, and that this certification will ultimately strengthen our industry,” said David Andrews, chief executive officer of City Enterprises LLC, parent company of Dealer's Auto Auction group.

Mark Hopkins, national fleet lease manager with Dealer’s Auto Auctions, will be supervising the IARA certification process for the DAA attendees that include: David Andrews, Steven McCarter, Amanda Hutchens (DAA Corporate); Al Praitano, Rob Brooks, Lauren Taylor (DAA Mobile); Missy McCormack, Rusty Rowan (DAA Huntsville); Nicki McCoy (DAA Murfreesboro); Christi Willis, Susan Perkins, Melisha Melton (DAA Memphis); Donna Phillips, Casey Tuggle, Brittney Thigpen, Karen McKinney (DAA Chattanooga).

To sign up for the curriculum modules offered in the CAR program (Remarketing Channels, Pre-Sale Activities, Actual Sale Activities, Post-Sale Activities and Legal, Ethics and Terminology), candidates must have a minimum of three consecutive years experience in the vehicle remarketing industry.  

IARA executive director Tony Long said, “The IARA certification program provides its’ candidates the opportunity to achieve higher levels of industry knowledge through a comprehensive program that encompasses all aspects of the remarketing industry.” 

Manheim Calif. Stores Give Back

In other auction news, Manheim’s California auctions have been hard at work giving back to the community this spring.

More than 80 employees from three Manheim operating locations in California and their family members took part in the Make-A-Wish “Walk for Wishes” fundraising event at Castle Park in Riverside, Calif., on April 12.

“There is something deeply rewarding about connecting with Make-A-Wish,” Manheim Riverside general manager Christopher Brown said. “You feel good about being able to help children and their families who are going through difficult times.”

 The groups from Manheim California (Anaheim), Manheim Riverside and Manheim Southern California (Fontana) participated in the walk and raised $8,520, the second-highest amount raised among sponsors of the Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire event, the company shared.
 
“As an organization, we count on businesses like Manheim to provide financial support that is necessary for us to grant the wishes of children in our local community,” said Stephanie McCormick, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire. “We are grateful for the support from Manheim, its employees and customers that will help make a difference in the lives of many children and their families.”

All three auctions also held bake sales and raffles.

“Supporting Make-A-Wish is very easy and rewarding when you see the direct impact on these wonderful kids,” Manheim California General Manager Tom Wemhoff said. “The overwhelming level of support from both Manheim’s employees and our customers is very impressive.”
 
Manheim Southern California General Manager Chad Ruffin chimed in, noting, “As a newer employee at Manheim, it is very heart-warming to see how our company supports the community. Our employees and our customers care about the community and helping those in need.”

Flint Auto Auction Honored by US Bank

Flint Auction announced this week is has received a nod as a top auction for US Bank.

US Bank honored the auction with is Director’s Award for 2013, but this is not an annual recognition.

In fact, US Bank has only presented this award three times before, and singled out Flint Auto Auction last year “as the US Bank's most outstanding auction in the nation,” the auction shared.

"We are so pleased to receive this singular honor from US Bank," said Lawrence Cubitt, general manager at Flint Auto Auction. "We work hard to provide superior service to our customers and are thrilled to have those efforts recognized with the US Bank Director's Award." 

"It takes a team to win an award of this caliber, and we recognize the extraordinary efforts put forth by everyone at Flint Auto Auction," Cubitt explains.

Cubitt went on to recognize all employees as contributors to the auction receiving the award: “The US Bank Director's Award is a confirmation of the hard work put forth by every member of our staff who goes above and beyond the call of duty to serve our customer. Staying late, working in the cold and snow, getting last minute repairs completed, and processing reruns, are just a few of the special touches that distinguish Flint Auto Auction as an award-winning facility!

"We're grateful for our partnership with US Bank and pledge to redouble our efforts to remain their top auction in the nation,” he concluded.