To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Used Car Week, Cherokee Media Group has launched the UCW Hall of Fame to recognize executives who have played an important role in the development, growth and success of Used Car Week.

Steve Kapusta of Ally SmartAuction, Jeremiah Wheeler of DRN | MVTRAC | SCM and Marguerite Watanabe of Connections Insights will represent the inaugural class of inductees during Used Car Week, which begins on Nov. 18 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

In addition to their contributions to Used Car Week over many years, these executives are influential and successful industry leaders within their respective businesses, the used-car business and the larger automotive industry.

“We are incredibly thankful for the valuable guidance and support Steve, Marguerite and Jeremiah provide,” Cherokee Media Group president and Used Car Week chair Bill Zadeits said. “They have been instrumental in the event’s ongoing success and its bright future.

“And we look forward to adding more inductees into the Used Car Week Hall of Fame,” Zadeits added.

Cherokee Media Group recorded separate episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast with each honoree. Listen to the conversations below.