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McConkey Auction Group Appoints Seattle AGM Position is filled as auction growth soars
McConkey Auction Group (MAG) announced recently the promotion of Aaron McConkey to AGM of DAA Seattle. McConkey has served as MAG’s VP of Strategic Technology since 2021 and previously spent eight years with Auction Edge.
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two years ago. He elaborated, stating “…it's been fun to watch this auction and team see such incredible growth this last year, and I'm honored to now be a part of it. I hope that my background in running software teams brings a fresh perspective to our auction organization, and I can't wait to see what's in store for DAA Seattle and MAG Auctions in general.”
“Aaron grew up in this industry and he understands the challenges and opportunities technology presents to our customers and team members,” said David Pendergraft, McConkey Auction Group’s COO. “He possesses the knowledge, experience, and relationship skills that are instrumental in helping DAA Seattle maximize the impact of its recent growth,” he added. McConkey joins DAA Seattle’s leadership team alongside General Manager Dave Blake.
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DAA Seattle opened its doors in 2013 and will celebrate its tenth anniversary this May. The auction offers 800-1000 units to licensed, wholesale dealers every Friday and features a monthly GSA Public Vehicle Auction.
"I am super excited to join DAA Seattle’s management team,” said McConkey, who has worked from DAA Seattle’s Auburn, Washington location since joining MAG
McConkey Auction Group is an independent, wholesale auto and specialty auction company headquartered in Spokane, Washington. Its physical auctions include DAA Seattle, DAA Northwest, and DAA Las Vegas, and it offers MAG Now digital auctions powered by EBlock. The company is a member of the National Auto Auction Association and ServNet, America’s premier independent auto auction network.
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