FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2015 XLerate Celebrates the New Mid-‐South Auction Pearl, MS -‐-‐ XLerate Group's Mid-‐South Auction is celebrating the reopening of their auction arena and updated facilities as they also introduce their new General Manager, Tim Brantley, to their community. Mid-‐South Auction's "Grand Re-‐Opening" on January 27 offers sellers and buyers a chance to reap the benefits of remarketing and buying cars in a brand new arena. The arena now features drop ceilings to enhance lane acoustics with new cameras and software to improve the online dealer experience. Cam Hitchcock, XLerate's CEO, commented "In April a tornado hit our Mid-‐South Auction and did extensive damage to the auction arena. We took the opportunity to not only rebuild the auction but also to build a completely new and upgraded arena. Mid-‐South's new arena will provide one the nicest auction environments in the region for our dealers in the South to buy and sell cars." Darris McClure, President and COO of XLerate added, "Tim Brantley was born and raised in Mississippi. Prior to joining Mid-‐South, Brantley spent 38 years with numerous remarketing assignments with GMAC/Ally. With his relationships in the Mississippi auto dealer community and experience on the sell side of the remarketing industry, we were honored that he chose to join XLerate as our newest General Manager." McClure continued "Tim has worked closely with our former GM, Bob Sullivan, who led the redesign of the new auction arena as well as managed the construction process. Bob will now move forward with XLerate in a senior corporate operations role as VP – Operations and Best Practices. We want to thank Bob again for leading the auction over the last three years and especially during the challenges of rebuilding Mid-‐South." One of Mid-‐South Auction’s most loyal dealers, Scott Allen of Rogers-‐Dabbs Chevrolet in Brandon Mississippi, is of the opinion that "Tim Brantley is solid gold. I've known him for years and worked with him in Memphis. He is a man who does what he says he will do." Allen, a long-‐time buyer and seller at Mid-‐South, continued, "I know Tim will bring Mid-‐South Auction back to its heyday -‐-‐ and then build it up from there!" "I have been welcomed back to my home state with open arms by Mid-‐South Auction staff and dealers alike," said Mid-‐South GM Tim Brantley. "I am grateful to come into such a skilled and bonded family of employees. This auction weathered the storm and came out stronger and closer than ever." Brantley concludes, "You'll feel an enhanced energy in our lanes and with our sale. The hard work has paid off, and we have a brand new year to show you the new Mid-‐South Auction!" For more information, contact: CAM HITCHCOCK, CEO 317-‐581-‐6130 ABOUT THE XLERATE GROUP: XLerate is an entrepreneurial, leading auction provider with sites in South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Texas, California and Wisconsin as well as private-‐label auctions across multiple markets. wwwXLerategroup.com Tim Brantley General Manager Mid-‐South Auction Mid-‐South Auction MIDSOUTHAA.com 657 Old Whitfield Road | Pearl, MS 39208 | (601) 956-‐8806