Representing 12 established independent auctions, Scott Kolb, CAI, has formed The SKI Group, LLC, to deliver automotive and auction consulting services to the vehicle remarketing industry.
Representing 12 established independent auctions, Scott Kolb, CAI, has formed The SKI Group, LLC, to deliver automotive and auction consulting services to the vehicle remarketing industry.
“The geographic coverage, reputation, and relationships we enjoy, will allow us to maximize our knowledge, skills, and abilities to capture opportunities we may not pursue individually and to develop a strategic alliance in creating technology growth and change,” said Kolb.
All members of the National Auto Auction Association (NAAA), the SKI Group auctions include:
Airport Auto Auction (TN), Tony Long;
Capital City Auto Auction (WV), Joe Pyle
Dealers Auto Auction of Idaho (Idaho),
Russ Smith
Dealers Auto Auction of Oklahoma City (OK), Gary Smith
Dyer Auto Auction (IN), Buzz Cotton
Greater Kalamazoo Auto Auction (MI),Don DeVries
Harrisburg Auto Auction (PA),- Lynn Weaver
Plaza Auto Auction (Iowa), Mark Greb
Port City Auto Auction (Maine), Dave Wescott
Rea Brother's Mid-South Auto Auction (MS), John Rea
Tri-State Auto Auction (NY), Dave Taylor
Western Wisconsin Auto Auction (WI), Brad Stange
According to Kolb, The SKI Group is focused on building collaborative alliances, strengthening the auctions' competitive advantage, and protecting the independence of the auction markets. “We have a great opportunity to leverage our customer relationships and better serve their needs and expectations through the auction method of marketing.”
Kolb is a longtime NAAA member, lifetime member of the National Auctioneers Association, and board member of the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance. The SKI Group is headquartered in Indianapolis.
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