BSC America has promoted two employees at its Bel Air Auto Auction in Bel Air, Md.

Lot operations manager Ken Hartman has been named director of operations and acting New Jersey sales representative Steve Patrylow is now dealer sales manager.

Hartman spent 25 years in the construction surety industry and four as a restauranteur before joining Bel Air’s operations team in 2015. After a year as the auction’s drive team supervisor he was promoted to lot operations manager.

“My motto has always been to bring the passion to work, knowing good things are bound to happen,” Hartman said in a news release. “That motto has served me well at Bel Air Auto Auction, which is owned by one of the best families in the business, who demonstrate a passion for their business, dedication to their customers and devotion to the industry. I am privileged to be a part of it.”

Patrylow has worked in the auto industry since he learned to detail cars professionally as a teenager. He worked 18 years for one of the largest auto wholesalers in New Jersey, involved in purchasing, selling and managing shops and operations, then moved to the auction sector as a dealer services manager for 17 years. He came to Bel Air in February 2023.

“What I truly enjoy is helping dealers succeed and grow, and I get to do just that at one of the best auction facilities in the country,” he said.

Bel Air Auto Auction also announced the addition of two more lanes to its sale-day lineup — one for dealer consignments and another for fleet/lease vehicles — to bring its total to 12 lanes. The expansion will debut Oct. 10 at Bel Air’s annual Harvest Sale.

NAAA announces training courses

The National Auto Auction Association is offering two certification courses for auction buyers, sellers and staff next month at Manheim Chicago.

The Damage Analysis Certification training, scheduled for Oct. 7-8, is a comprehensive two-day course designed to increase confidence and competency in condition reports in accordance with NAAA industry standards. It encompasses every aspect of the inspection, including structural analysis.

NAAA said the training will help reduce arbitrations, improve the consistency and accuracy of condition reports, and provide on-the-job tools for inspectors to enhance performance.

The one-day Structural Analysis Certification class, set for Oct. 8, focuses on structural components, damage thresholds, alteration thresholds and disclosure requirements. NAAA said its benefits include improved accuracy of structural disclosures and increased competency surrounding structural components and guidelines.

The association said both classes are recommended for vehicle inspectors, arbitrators, sales representatives, team leaders and department managers, as well as buyers and sellers.

Click here for more information or to register.