Bob McConkey began his career in the industry at South Seattle Auto Auction. From there, he went on to serve 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 and his best friend and business partner Greg Mahugh founded DAA Northwest in Spokane, Washington. Today, DAA is one of the largest and most respected independent auto auctions in the nation.
Bob became co-owner of Kansas City Independent Auto Auction in 2009. Together with partners Doug Doll and Gregg Boswell, he is active in administering the auction’s operations and strategies. Additionally, he has partnered with Greg Mahugh in founding El Paso Independent Auto Auction, which opened in January of 2011, and DAA Seattle, which launched in the spring of 2013.
Bob McConkey is very active within the auto auction industry. In 2009, he served as president and chairman of the National Auto Auction Association, where he championed strategic cooperation and standardization within the industry. He can be seen auctioneering in the lanes every week and is considered by many to be one of the finest automobile auctioneers in the west.