The International Automotive Remarketers Alliance had a golf outing planned for its 2018 IARA Summer Roundtable in August, and decided to use the event to honor Ken Osborn, the late general manager of ADESA Dallas who passed away early this year, and dedicate the net proceeds in his memory.

Less than two months later, that gesture took a step forward at Used Car Week in Scottsdale, Ariz.

During the NAAA board of directors meeting, IARA presented a $7,000 check to the auction association’s Ken Osborn Auction Education Scholarship that was named in his honor.

IARA said most of the proceeds from the alliance’s charity fund came from funds raised at the golf tournament.

“Enjoying a beautiful day of golf with many of Kenny’s friends was a great way to honor Kenny’s memory and to contribute to a cause that was dear to Kenny and his family,” IARA executive director Tony Long said.

“The IARA and its members will always remember the friendship and support that Kenny gave to those of us in the industry,” Long said.