FRANKLIN, Tenn. -

Auction managers are signed up for school, as Auction Academy this week announced the full enrollment of its Second Class Group.

Comprised of representatives from 15 independent auctions belonging to the National Auto Auction Association, the group will complete a two-year curriculum, meeting quarterly, with its first session scheduled for Nov. 29 in Nashville, Tenn.

“Auction Academy’s Second Class Group is geared toward existing auction managers and those on management tracks at their respective auction facilities,” noted Randall McCathren, chief operations officer of Auction Academy.

“While our First Class Group, dubbed the ‘Sons and Daughters’ class, was composed of next generation leaders, we have intensified the curriculum for our second class, a group of 16 students who are already at the general manager, assistant general manager or department manager level at their independent auto auction.”

An industry-focused continuing education program developed by TPC Management Co., Auction Academy is a training and development experience for automotive auction professionals, the company said.

Those participating in the Second Class Group are Kevin Mills, Plaza Auto Auction; Tommy Rogers, Carolina Auto Auction; Eric Autenrieth, Indiana Auto Auction; Chris Angelicchio, Pittsburgh Auto Auction; Lawrence Cubitt, Flint Auto Auction; Dave Ward, Brasher’s Idaho Auto Auction; Steve Goettling, KCI Auto Auction; Matt Alombro, Louisiana Auto Auction; JD Glover, EPIAA; Justin Brown, Missouri Auto Auction; Shaun Miller, Statewide Auto Auction; Scott Crane, Brasher’s Reno Auto Auction; Mike Shaub, Bel Air Auto Auction; Justin Booth, Brasher’s Salt Lake Auto Auction; Steve Doyle, DAA Northwest; and Bridget Higginbotham, Louisiana Auto Auction.

“Fielding Auction Academy’s Second Class Group shows that there is a commitment within the independent auction community for this level of training,” said TPC Management president Pierre Pons. “It shows the importance that business owners in our industry place on the continuity and sustainability of their operations, as well as their desire to ensure that their auction sites are performing at peak levels.

“In addition to acknowledging the confidence that the independent auctions are showing in Auction Academy by their participation, we salute the many industry sponsors who are generously supporting this program,” said Pons, including Black Book, Designworks AMG, OVE, United Road and DSC.

For more information about Auction Academy, visit www.auctionacademy.net.