Two ADESA Auctions Receive Dent Wizard Awards
ADESA Indianapolis and ADESA Golden Gate auto auctions are the recipients of auction awards presented by Dent Wizard International, a leader in Paintless Dent Removal.
Presented annually, Dent Wizard International recognizes vehicle auctions in the United States for their abilities to provide outstanding Paintless Dent Removal services, making more vehicles available for retail sale upon exiting the auction. Award presentations were made March 1 at ADESA Indianapolis and March 9 at ADESA Golden Gate.
Providing the highest number of vehicles ready for retail sale, ADESA Indianapolis received Auction of the Year for the second year. ADESA Golden Gate received Most Improved Auction, reflecting a percentage increase of 116 percent in completed Dent Wizard services. Twenty-nine auctions in the United States competed for the honors.
left to right: Clay Smith, Vice President, National Accounts, Dave
Dettlaff, Master Technician, Mike Chastain, Regional Auction Manager
Dave Emerson, General Manager, ADESA Indianapolis, Sidney Ganeles,
Technician, Dennis Jones, Regional Vice President, ADESA Corp., Marko
Ivic, Master Technician and Team Lead, Jake VanKirk, Technician,
Dave Pickens, Master Technician and Team Lead, Kyle Lashlee, Senior
Technician, Brian Arnold, Master Technician and Team Leader, Geoff
Arnold, District Manager, Dent Wizard International, Chris Nugent,
Master Technician
Pictured: Wayne VanKirk, Master Technician
left to Right: Gary Mobley, General Manager, ADESA Golden Gate, Julia
Bucciero, Manager of Special Projects, Dent Wizard International,
Mike Paul, Reconditioning Manager, ADESA Golden Gate, Gabe Howard,
Master Technican, Clint Mather, Master Technician
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