Adesa, a business unit of global vehicle remarketing and technology solutions provider KAR Auction Services d/b/a KAR Global, has named new general managers at 2 of its 74 North American auctions: David Claxton at Adesa Minneapolis and Terry Costner at Adesa Nashville. Additionally, Cheryl Toler returns to Adesa Los Angeles in the auction manager role, and Amanda Brendle takes the helm at Adesa Fresno as auction manager.
Claxton joined the Minneapolis team as general sales manager in 2018. He has more than 40 years of automotive experience. He replaces Jay Fahrendorff, who recently retired.
Costner has more than 35 years of experience in the car business and will work with current general manager Harold Chapman, who is retiring, to transition into the role full time.
Toler joined Adesa Los Angeles in 2002 and in her new position, Toler will report to Adesa Los Angeles general manager Ted Coates and will focus on reconditioning services.
Brendle has been in the car business all her life and has increased her responsibilities over the years, serving as assistant manager, office manager, general sales manager and, most recently, as dealer relations manager.
Published in the April 2020 Edition
