Adesa, a business unit of global wholesale used vehicle digital marketplace operator KAR Auction Services, Inc. d/b/a KAR Global, announced new general managers at eight locations.
Michele Arguijo at Adesa Austin, Amy Coley at Adesa Washington, D.C., Sheldon Jones at Adesa Little Rock, Arkansas, Derek Kline at Adesa Pennsylvania, Sean O’Connell at Adesa Colorado Springs, Colorado, Lisa O’Neil at Adesa Atlanta, Georgia, Rod Thompson at Adesa Tampa, Florida and Alfie White at Adesa Birmingham, Alabama.
With Adesa Austin for more than 13 years, Arguijo has held various management positions across fleet and dealer sales, overseeing both departments in 2017. With more than 25 years of industry experience, Arguijo began her career at a local mechanic shop as a service writer and bookkeeper, and then joined DriveTime Used Cars where she was promoted to recon shop manager.
Coley has worked in the automotive industry for more than 16 years. Prior to working as the assistant GM at Adesa Washington, D.C., Coley got her start working in repairs – managing everything from collision repairs to full express repair centers. She brings a strong customer service background and digital focus.
Jones brings more than 12 years of management experience to Adesa Little Rock, ranging from the auto to financial industries. He managed three Adesa salvage auctions prior to their spin-off.
Kline has been with Adesa Pennsylvania for almost four years and most recently held the commercial accounts manager position. Prior to joining Adesa, Kline held various positions in the automotive industry.
With more than 25 years of auction and remarketing experience, O’Connell brings a veteran presence to Adesa Colorado Springs. He was the assistant GM at the AutoNation auction in Atlanta for the last four years.
O’Neil has held numerous positions throughout her 18 years with Adesa. Most recently, she served as the general manager of Adesa Tampa.
Thompson brings 25 years of experience in the automotive industry to Adesa Tampa. A veteran in the industry, he has done everything from owning a motorsport dealership to leading Adesa Tulsa.
Part of the Adesa family for more than 32 years, White started in the detail shop and over time grew his experience and responsibilities – from manager of the fleet lease and commercial department to assistant general manager and operations manager of Adesa Birmingham in 2012.
Published in the February 2022 Edition
