Service and software company AutoTec has promoted Charlie Adams to senior vice president and chief operating officer of AuctionACCESS.

Adams, who joined the AutoTec team in 2011 and most recently served as vice president of business development for the AuctionACCESS product, will manage daily operations of the AuctionACCESS platform including its sales and customer support teams.

Adams’ work in leading the company’s VIN CrossCheck platform will continue. AutoTec works in areas such as insurance, credentialing, vehicle history and dispute resolution, and AuctionACCESS is a central credentialing product for the wholesale automotive industry. 

“I’m excited about the future of AuctionACCESS and look forward to continuing to work with our team to provide a secure and efficient credentialing solution for our dealer and auction partners,” Adams said in a news release. “The AuctionACCESS team is committed to delivering quality service for our partners and we look forward to delivering innovative solutions that create a better auction experience.”

AutoTec chief executive officer Chuck Redden added, “Charlie has done a tremendous job helping grow AuctionACCESS, as well as improving the customer experience for both dealers and auctions.”