Carmel, IN—George Powell has been named fleet lease manager for ADESA Seattle, effective immediately. He brings more than 20 years of experience in the automotive industry to his new role. Powell first worked for the company in 2000 as director of operations for PAR North America, a subsidiary of ADESA. He held this position for three years.

In 2003, Powell moved to Manheim Seattle Auto Auction, where he spent five years as the fleet/factory manager. He returned to PAR North America in 2008 as a contractor in vehicle remarketing. Then, in 2009, he joined ADESA Seattle, where he handled customer service issues, oversaw outside fleet lease operations and managed remarketing projects with PAR North America at the auction level.

“George is a great asset for ADESA Seattle. He’s got a lot of experience—he knows the auction business, and he knows the clients. Plus he has worked in remarketing for many years,” said ADESA Seattle General Manager Jason Arcaro.

As the fleet lease manager at ADESA Seattle, Powell will work directly with clients to manage day-to-day account activities and weekly sales.

Powell has a bachelor’s degree in business and economics from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Ore.

NAAA Posted 8/18/2010