Chris Elliott has been hired as Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions for America’s Group, including America’s Auto Auction and AXLE Funding, a nationwide vehicle auction/remarketing and floorplan finance company.

Chuck Tapp, CEO of the company, states, “Along with his exceptional background with M&A, Chris has a formidable expertise in the strategy and financial innovations needed to manage the growth of America’s Group.”    

“I am thrilled to be joining the America’s team to help drive their growth efforts across the U.S.,” said Elliott. “I believe my strong and varied experience with corporate development, consulting, and finance will help position America’s Group and America’s Auto Auctions as the growth leaders of the industry. 

Elliott was formerly the Director of Corporate Development for M&A at Sweeping Corporation of America. He received his BS in Finance and Economics from John Carroll University and MBA from Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University and is an M&A Roll-Up Expert credited with over 70 acquisitions.