Before Labor Day, America’s Auto Auction expanded its national dealer and commercial sales team.

Then after the holiday weekend, the company appointed Jennifer Leocardi to be vice president of institutional sales for the combined America’s Auto Auction and XLerate Group.

A 20-year industry veteran, America’s Auto Auction said through a news release that Leocardi brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this vital role. 

Leocardi was most recently GSM at America’s Auto Auction Kansas City and has managed dealer and corporate sales teams for the past two decades.

Throughout the course of her career, AAA said Leocardi continued her growth by expanding her sales and management skills as well as bringing a customer focused leadership approach to her teams.     

“I am honored to join the America’s Auto Auction executive team and am looking forward to working with our exceptional auctions,” said Leocardi, who was among the 2018 Women in Remarketing honorees. “I am eager to establish new relationships, build on my current connections and maximize our corporate account market share.”

The company mentioned Leocardi will report directly to AAA executive vice president and chief revenue officer Chuck Tapp, who said, “We are honored to have someone with her experience on our team. With her proven leadership skills, customer service focus and extensive experience in sales and management, she will play an important role in elevating this great company to the next level.”

AAA chief executive officer Cam Hitchcock added, “Jennifer is a rock star, and I am very excited we were able to promote her. Her insights and experience will help us reach our growth targets.”