ADESA Announces Rauschenberg and Bescher to Lead Sales Efforts
CARMEL, IN— ADESA announced that Bob Rauschenberg and Jeff Bescher will be joining the company to lead its sales and marketing efforts.
CARMEL, IN— ADESA announced that Bob Rauschenberg and Jeff Bescher will be joining the company to lead its sales and marketing efforts. Rauschenberg will serve as executive vice president of sales and marketing and Jeff Bescher will be the vice president of sales and marketing.
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“Bob brings a passion for the business and a level of trust and respect that is unparalleled in the industry,” said Jim Hallett, president and CEO. “Bob’s knowledge and customer relationships will further contribute to all aspects of our company.
Hallett went on to say, “Jeff has a diverse skill set developed over years in auction operations, including sales and finance, as well as remarketing experience with our customers. He will be able to align both relationship management and operational support for our commercial customers within our new management team.”
“I’m extremely excited to have the opportunity to return to ADESA and contribute to the new team. I’ve had the opportunity to work with Jim Hallett previously and I’ve always been impressed with his understanding of the business and his commitment to both employees and customers,” said Rauschenberg.
Bescher stated, “Returning to ADESA as part of the new management team is a career opportunity to serve and grow with an exciting and dynamic group for which I have a tremendous amount of trust and respect.” Beschen previously served with ADESA as director of sales, national accounts, from 1995 to 2005.
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