Perhaps you could call Veronica Tai a solutions superhero. “My proudest moments are always hearing clients talk about experiences I’ve built and how they couldn’t live without them,” said Tai. In her role as senior product manager, Tai is responsible for finding and purchasing inventory thought Manheim’s digital platforms, including Manheim.com, OVE.com, Simulcast and Simulcast […] [Read More]

Thirty-three-year-old Mike Ryan heads up management of all physical auction sales for U.S. Bank. “This includes overseeing our overall auction strategy, tracking and reporting performance metrics, and working closely with our auction vendors to ensure we are seeing the best return for every vehicle sold at auction,” he said. The auto industry has, essentially, always […] [Read More]

When Jacqueline Swank joined AUL nearly a decade ago, she didn’t know it was a company — let alone an industry — in which she’d remain. “I came to AUL in 2007,” she said, “and here I am. I love the car business, and this is where I’ll stay.” Swank’s duties as marketing manager include […] [Read More]

Rob Ruth carries a lot of weight on his shoulders when he checks on all segments of Bob Ruth Ford, which is located in Dillsburg, Pa. He’s charged with ensuring profitability of the entire dealership, overseeing new- and pre-owned vehicle sales as well as service and parts departments. “I was born into the car business, […] [Read More]

Dan Reel’s brother Tony and late father, Louie, opened Reel’s Auto Sales in 1999. Two years later, he became a salesman at the store following his service in the U.S. Army. Reel became a 50-percent owner in the store after his father passed away in 2008. Today, he serves as co-owner and vice president of […] [Read More]

If there is one employer that stands out in Daniel Novotny’s career background, it might be this one: the CIA. “For my early career, I am most proud of my years with the Central Intelligence Agency, especially those spent in Iraq alongside our armed forces. It was an important time to serve our country in […] [Read More]

Nick Pawlak definitely feels at home in the industry, even if it’s not where he expected to end up. “I started my career in public accounting, with no knowledge of the remarketing industry,” he said. “I had a couple of friends that worked within the KAR organization and talked about how much they enjoyed it.” […] [Read More]

As a kid, it wasn’t the funny pages that attracted Dustin Miller’s eyes. It was the car section of the newspaper. And that interest in the auto business hasn’t gone away. Miller is chief financial officer for America’s Auto Auction and Auction Credit Enterprises, a position he has held since 2006.  He has been with […] [Read More]

What began as a means of support during college has blossomed into a rewarding career for Allison Musante. “Fifteen years later and I could not imagine working in any other field,” said Musante, who joined Smithtown Acura in 2008 as controller and took over as general manager a year later. “The industry has proven to […] [Read More]

Vince McNeal got his first job in the business of selling cars at an age most folks are just getting familiar with driving them.  And his passion for the automobile dates back to childhood. Now 36, McNeal is the executive sales director at ADESA, a company he has called home for more than a decade. […] [Read More]