DALLAS, TX.- Heritage Auctions, the largest auction house founded in the United States, has hired Elon Werner as Director of Communications, a new position in the company.

“Elon has extensive, successful executive experience in marketing and public relations,” said Greg Rohan, President of Heritage Auctions. “Elon’s nearly quarter-century of media relations and dynamic marketing know-how will help Heritage continue to grow and provide consignors and buyers the best possible exposure.”

A graduate of Austin College in Sherman, Texas, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business, Werner’s experience includes Director of Media Services for John Force Racing, Inc. of the National Hot Rod Association; Director of Communications for Beckett Media; and General Manager/Public Relations Director for the Texas Motorplex.

He also has helped coordinate public relations and marketing for No. 1 pick Jameis Winston during the 2015 NFL draft; media relations for the 2014 NCAA Final Four in Dallas; and was a member of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2011 Super Bowl XLV. Additionally, he has worked on marketing and promotional campaigns for Coca-Cola, Chevrolet, Monster Energy and the Automobile Club of Southern California.

“I am excited to join industry leader Heritage Auctions and continue to grow its presence in the global auction community. This is one of the most dynamic companies in the world, and the breadth of media and marketing opportunities is unparalleled. I am looking forward to working with the executive team, category directors and hundreds of experts,” Werner said.

Heritage Auctions is the largest fine art and collectibles auction house founded in the United States, and the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer. Heritage maintains offices in New York, Dallas, Beverly Hills, San Francisco, Chicago, Palm Beach, Paris, Geneva, Amsterdam and Hong Kong.