Coates will come to Los Angeles after serving six years as general manager of ADESA San Diego. In total, Coates has over 25 years of auto remarketing industry experience.
Coates will assume the role of general manager for ADESA Los Angeles.
ADESA Los Angeles has named Ted Coates as its new general manager, according to a company announcement.
Coates will come to Los Angeles after serving six years as general manager of ADESA San Diego. In total, Coates has over 25 years of auto remarketing industry experience.
In this new role, Coates will manage ADESA Los Angeles’ auction operations, staff, and client relationships.
ADESA Los Angeles is a full-service facility with nine sale lanes. The location offers condition reports, on-site floorplanning, key services, inspections, and reconditioning services.
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