CHARLESTON, SC - American Auto Auction announced that Chief Executive Officer, Steve Simon, has resigned his position due to health related issues. Simon will still continue as a member of the Board of Directors. Board Chairman and former GMAC executive, Bill McIver is stepping into the open position of CEO. 

"With his signature creative vision and energetic spirit, Steve Simon has provided inspiring leadership and will be sorely missed. We fully understand and support his decision and the entire AAAG team hopes he will soon return to full, good health. AAAG will continue to build upon the foundation Steve created by continuing to expand our existing operations and by pursuing an aggressive and strategic acquisition process," McIver said.

American Auto Auction was launched in January 2010 and is headquartered in Charleston, S.C..  AAAG is building a national platform of independent auctions throughout the country that now includes 14 auction operations: Charleston Auto Auction in Moncks Corner, S.C., Mid-South Auction in Jackson, Miss., Texas Lone Star Auto Auction in Carrollton, Texas, Your Auction of Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg, Fla., Your Auction of Fort Myers in Fort Myers, Fla., Your Auction of Pasco in Holiday, Fla., as well as Your Mobile Auctions in seven locations in Florida and one in Houston.

For additional information about American Auto Auction Group, contact Bill McIver or Darris McClure at (843) 579-AUTO or visit americanautoauctiongroup.com.