Background News: Central Auto Auction Expands Facility
Connecticut Area Auction Hires New Manager
Anthony Jasiak has worked at operations in New Jersey and South Carolina during the last 25 years.

New general manager Anthony Jasiak previously worked at ADESA New Jersey.
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Central Auto Auction in Hamden, Connecticut, announced June 7 that it hired a new auction manager earlier this month to oversee daily operations, including dealer sales, commercial sales, and lot operations.
Anthony Jasiak, who brings more than 25 years of experience to the team, started his career as the assistant general manager with ADESA New Jersey and most recently as the general manager of Grand Strand Auto Auction in South Carolina.
“Anthony’s strong sales and operation experience is just what we need at Central Auto Auction,” said Peter Saldamarco, founder and president of Central Auto Auction, in a news release.
Jasiak said of his new role: “The Central AA team has an established brand here and I hope to continue with the direction and success they have experienced over the year."
Saldamarco added, “We are honored to have someone with the industry knowledge that Anthony has join our team. I have all the confidence that Anthony will continue to assist us elevating us to the next level.”
Central Auto Auction was founded in 2006 and operates on more than 10 acres with four lanes, and offers full reconditioning, including mechanical, in-house transportation, title services, AutoIMS and Velocicast. The auction is located about 85 miles up Interstate 95 from New York City and about nine miles north of New Haven, Connecticut.
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