OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -

Dealers Auto Auction of Oklahoma City has named a new general manager to replace longtime GM Bruce Beam.

Hired for the position was former XLerate Group chief operating officer Pat Stevens, whose experience also includes time with Manheim and ADESA.

Stevens started his auto auction industry career in 1993 at Manheim Dallas, where was fleet manager. He became GM of ADESA Dallas in 2000 before moving up to regional vice president and executive vice president roles with the auction company.

He became COO of XLerate in 2017

“I am very excited to be a part of the DAAOKC team.  Along with the strong physical location, our focus will be to grow both our physical and online presence in our market,” Stevens said in a news release. “We have an established brand here and I hope to continue and build on the family legacy that owner Gary Smith has created.” 

Smith, the DAAOKC owner, said: “We are honored to have someone with the experience and industry knowledge that Pat has to join our team.  Bruce did a great job leading the team, and we have all the confidence that Pat will continue where he left off and elevate us to the next level.”