Weaver served as IAG executive director for the last five years. He has been instrumental in advancing initiatives to deal with the needs of IAG’s membership. Dave Blake, whose auction profession spans 30 years, has served as co-chair of IAG since 2010.
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The Independent Auction Group (IAG) announced Sept. 27 that executive director Lynn Weaver will retire, and IAG co-chair Dave Blake will grow to be the brand new executive director. The changes are effective immediately.
The announcement was made through the NAAA World Remarketing Convention in Chicago the week of Sept. 25, which Weaver and Blake each attended.
Weaver served as IAG executive director for the last five years. He has been instrumental in advancing initiatives to deal with the needs of IAG’s membership, and under his leadership and guidance, IAG made great strides through the last five years in becoming a stronger organization.
Before his appointment as executive director, Weaver served as co-chair of the IAG. He has had a distinguished profession within the automotive industry for greater than 40 years.
Weaver worked at NADA for 18 years leading its Used Automobile Guide, which later created AuctionNet. Formerly the co-owner of Harrisburg Auto Auction, Weaver sold the business to America’s Auto Auction in December 2014. He remained as the overall manager and retired from day by day operations on the auction in 2018.
He also helped start AuctionEdge, AutoIMS, and Auction Academy, all programs that help support and profit independent auctions. He was honored as Remarketer of the Yr on the 2016 Conference of Automotive Remarketing.
Weaver is a member of the NAAA Hall of Fame, served on quite a few committees with NAAA including Membership, Legislative, Auction Standards, and Convention Committees, and was a longtime contributor to NAAA’s Eastern Chapter, serving as its president and secretary/treasurer.
“Lynn’s extensive knowledge of our industry made him the perfect candidate to take over as executive director of IAG five years ago,” said IAG co-chair Charlotte Pyle in a news release. “He has worked tirelessly to advance the interests and lift the profile of independent auctions, and I’m grateful for his service and dedication to our industry.”
Dave Blake has worked within the auto auction industry for nearly 30 years and been involved in all features of the business including sales, operations, management, and leadership roles. Blake has served as co-chair of IAG since 2010. He has been a longtime supporter of NAAA and has served on NAAA’s Eastern and Western Chapters, Education and Training Committee, and Board of Directors.
“It has been an honor to guide IAG for the last five years,” Weaver said in the discharge. “Under Dave’s leadership, IAG is destined for future success. Dave’s in-depth understanding of independent auctions, his progressive leadership skills, and his passion for our industry make him uniquely qualified to be the subsequent executive director.”
Blake added, “I’m humbled and honored to grow to be IAG’s recent executive director. I actually have seen firsthand the dedication of our members, their resilience and willingness to adapt, and their dedication to our industry. I sit up for working with our members to construct on the wonderful foundation Lynn laid for us. I might also wish to share my real gratitude for Lynn and Charlotte’s mentorship, support, and guidance through the years.”
Blake has transitioned out of the overall manager role at DAA Seattle right into a recent vice chairman role with McConkey Auction Group (MAG) to accommodate the responsibilities of IAG executive director.
In his recent VP role with MAG, Blake will probably be focused on spearheading recent initiatives, representing MAG inside industry associations, and exploring opportunities to reinforce business.
Originally posted on Vehicle Remarketing
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