The ServNet auction group has a new executive director.

Officially taking on that post is Chris Angelicchio, whose background in the industry goes back 20 years and whose family has been in the auto auction business for generations.

Angelicchio’s auction career dates back to 2002, when he joined his family’s Pittsburgh Independent Auto Auction in dealer sales. He eventually became general manager of that auction and assisted at his family’s Winchester Auto Auction.

ADESA purchased the Pittsburgh auction in 2015, and he managed that location for six years.

“The auction business more than just my profession: it’s an integral part of my life,” said Angelicchio.  “I watched my grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles pour their hearts into their family owned auctions and those lessons of hard work and devotion have stayed with me.  

“Growing up in an independent auction family provided the foundation for a strong work ethic, the belief that there are no tasks beneath anyone, a passion for customer service and a love for the auction industry,” he said.

 John Brasher was executive director of the group from January 2020 through April 2021, before moving on to become chief operating officer of EBlock.

Brasher and Robert Sullivan, who is ServNet’s director of administration, had succeeded Pierre Pons — who had been the group’s chief executive officer for 12 years — as ServNet’s executive leaders.

In a news release, Chad Bailey, who is the group’s president, said: “It is with great pleasure that we welcome Chris Angelicchio as ServNet’s executive director. His many years as an auction owner and operator, coupled with his standing in the industry make him uniquely qualified to lead the ServNet auction group.   

“He will play a pivotal role in continuing to build and strengthen ServNet in this rapidly evolving industry,” Bailey said.

Angelicchio added: “My years in the industry have also taught me the vital role that ServNet’s independent auctions play in this business. Because of the drive and vision of ServNet’s auction owners, ServNet has been ahead of its time, developing and embracing technology that has changed the auction landscape. 

“But ServNet also remains firmly committed to the customers and the relationships that have been developed over the years.  While customers have been reduced to numbers in other areas of the industry, ServNet auctions are committed to the people they work for and work with, making sure that every customer has a white glove experience, whether at the auction or online,” Angelicchio said.

“ServNet will continue to shape the industry, and I look forward to working with the group to determine ServNet’s road map for the future.  Using all the resources we have at our disposal, ServNet will continue to lead in the marketplace as we focus on meeting and exceeding our customers’ expectations.”