Bob McConkey began his career in the industry at South Seattle Auto Auction. From there, he served as General Manager of Southern California Auto Auction, doubling its size, and making it the world’s largest auto auction in just three years. In 1992, he co- founded DAA Northwest in Spokane, Washington with Greg Mahugh. Today, DAA is one of the largest and most respected independent auto auctions in the nation.
As CEO and President of the McConkey Auctin Group, Bob oversees wholesale auto and specialty auctions in Spokane, Seattle, and Las Vegas as well as MAG Now, the group’s Pacific Northwest digital auction powered by EBlock.
An auctioneer and an active member of the wholesale remarketing industry, McConkey co-founded Auction Pipeline (now Auction Edge) in 2006 and served as president of the National Auto Auction Association in 2009.