Alliance Inspection Management (AiM) hired Jeff Gaetz as the company’s new vice president of auction operations.

Gaetz oversees and manages all of AiM’s vehicle inspection operations at various auctions sites around the U.S. His responsibilities will also include managing AiMs nationwide network of auction inspections and operations as well as supporting customer relationships throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Gaetz will work to grow the business at fixed locations and work with the major consignors, auction companies and independent auctions to provide inspection services and technology solutions to meet the needs of buyers and sellers.

Gaetz will report to Tom Gardner, senior vice president of operations.

“Jeff Gaetz is a great addition to the AiM team,” said Gardner. “He’s brings a wealth of experience in auction operations and is well-respected in the auto auction industry. Jeff can immediately provide great leadership and support to our organization and to our customers.”  

Gaetz previous experience includes more than 20 years at Southern Auto Auction, where he last held the position of national sales manager. He also developed the automotive auction industry’s first vehicle management solution, “Auction 2000.”