Carmel, IN – January 31, 2024 – America’s Group, the parent company of America’s Auto Auction and AXLE Funding, has announced three pivotal appointments to its leadership team. The new appointments include Keith Fetz, Brian Socolofsky, and Sawyer Walker, who will serve as Vice Presidents in Digital Sales, FP&A, and Revenue.
The appointments represent a mix of seasoned industry veterans and emerging talents, with each executive bringing distinctive strengths and profound expertise to their respective roles.
Keith Fetz, an automotive industry veteran with over two decades of experience, will step into the role of Vice President, Digital Sales. Fetz’s strategic acumen and forward-thinking approach have greatly influenced America’s Group’s digital presence. His notable achievements include the development of digital sales strategies that significantly boosted performance at several auction locations.
Sawyer Walker, another seasoned professional within the auction industry, will assume the role of Vice President, Revenue. His dedication and passion for the auction industry led him to take on regional and national sales management roles. His stellar performances in these roles have not only accelerated his career growth but also garnered immense respect from peers and clients.
Brian Socolofsky, who joined the company just over a year ago, is set to assume the role of Vice President, FP&A. Despite his relatively recent arrival at America’s Group, his innovative perspectives and unwavering dedication to the company’s mission have already left a noteworthy imprint.
Chuck Tapp, CEO of America’s Group, expressed his confidence in the new leadership team. “These appointments are a testament to our commitment to growth and innovation,” he said. “Keith, Brian, and Sawyer bring a wealth of experience and a track record of success to their respective roles. I am confident that their contributions will be instrumental in propelling America’s Group to new heights.”
The appointments come as part of America’s Group’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership team and drive its strategic objectives. The new leaders will play a major role in helping the company enhance its service quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
About America’s Group
America’s Group (the “Company”) is comprised of America’s Auto Auction and AXLE Funding, leading nationwide vehicle auction / remarketing and floorplan finance companies.
America’s Auto Auction is a full-service used-vehicle auction services provider that facilitates the wholesale remarketing of used vehicles for B2B customers, delivering a critical liquidity function to enable the used car sales ecosystem. Based in Carmel, IN, America’s Auto Auction facilitates the selling and buying of used vehicles at physical auction sites across 19 states as well as on digital platforms. The Company’s daily mission is simple and straightforward: to provide high quality service and operational execution for dealers and institutional customers.
America’s Group / America’s Auto Auction contact:
Melissa Miller, Director of Marketing
KEITH FETZ
Vice President, Digital Sales
America’s Group
SAWYER WALKER
Vice President, Revenue
America’s Group
BRIAN SOCOLOFSKY
Vice President, FP&A
America’s Group