BSC America Joins ServNet with Two Auction Locations
The ServNet Auction Group continues to expand, identifying the best independent auctions in the country to reach customers in all markets. Having recently added Pittsburgh Independent Auction to ServNet's roster, ServNet officials have announced that two BSC America facilities will join the network of premiere independent auto auctions: Bel Air Auto Auction in Maryland, and Tallahassee Auto Auction in Florida.
"ServNet's owners and board are very happy to join forces with BSC America. The Nichols family operates two top-notch auctions which fill strategic locations in ServNet's growing national footprint," said Keith Lelux, owner and managing partner of the Charleston Auto Auction and president of ServNet.
"The Nichols' are well-regarded in the industry, and we have long enjoyed our associations with them on various industry projects," noted Bob McConkey, Jr., president of DAA Northwest and ServNet's chairman of the board. "We look forward to working with them even more closely and know that they will bring a wealth of experience and insight to the ServNet forum."
Banking Services Corporation (BSC America), the parent company for both Bel Air Auto Auction and Tallahassee Auto Auction, was founded in 1980 by Raymond Nichols, an industry leader who served as NAAA president in 2002. In 1980, the family-run company acquired Bel Air Auto Auction, and, in 1993, bought the Tallahassee Auto Auction. Ray Nichols serves as Chairman of the Board for BSC America; his son, Charles Nichols, is the company's president, and his daughter, Michelle Nichols-Neff, is Vice President-Marketing.
"As we've watched ServNet's growth over the years, we've seen it develop into a wonderful group of auctions whose owners share ideas, services and networking opportunities," said Charles Nichols. "We're impressed with the auctions, with their owners, with their operations, and with the synergy in the group that evolves from shared best practices. We admire the ServNet auctions as a group and are delighted to include our auctions among them."
In addition to their responsibilities with BSC America, Charles Nichols and Michelle Nichols-Neff oversee the operations of Bel Air Auto Auction, one of the Mid-Atlantic's largest and most active auctions, which manages the flow of more than 75,000 vehicles a year. Handling consignments from dealers and private business fleets as well as those from public service and government agencies, Bel Air Auto Auction sells on six auction lanes every Thursday. The auction is strategically located on 50+ acres near I-95, just 28 miles from Baltimore and 80 miles from Philadelphia and provides a wide range of auto-related services, including floor planning, storage, transportation, Internet sales, full reconditioning, and certification.
Tallahassee Auto Auction has been dubbed "the Best Kept Secret in the South" by Florida's Independent Auto Dealer's Association (FIADA). Every Friday the auction offers a broad consignment inventory that includes cars, trucks, motorcycles, vans, boats and heavy equipment. The facility is situated just south of Florida's state capital and minutes from Tallahassee Regional Airport. General Manager, Ginger White, recognized as Auction Person of the Year 2005 by leaders of the FIADA, leads the auction team at Tallahassee Auto Auction, the fast growing auction in the region. Like its sister auction, Tallahassee Auto Auction provides a complete spectrum of auction services to serve the remarketing needs of the area's fleet, lease bank and finance companies.