Manheim Auctions announced Sept. 25 that Dave Harrison will retire as executive vice president of operations, effective October 1. While his retirement marks the end of a nearly 30-year career with the company, he will continue to serve as a consultant through 2003.
“Dave played a critical role in transforming Manheim from a small business into the world’s largest wholesale automobile auction company,” said Dean Eisner, president and chief executive officer of Manheim Auctions. “Over the years, his knowledge of and his dedication to the auction business provided Manheim with a strong foundation as the company has grown.”
“For 28 years, Manheim has benefited from Dave’s leadership and wise counsel,” said Darryll Ceccoli, Manheim’s chief operating officer. “He leaves a legacy that will significantly influence our company for years to come. On behalf of Manheim, we want to thank Dave for his dedicated service and wish him all the best in his retirement.”
Harrison joined Manheim in 1974 as assistant general manager of Metro Milwaukee Auto Auction in Caledonia, Wis., and was promoted to general manager three years later. In 1979, he transferred to California Auto Dealers Exchange in Anaheim, Calif., as general manager. In 1986, Harrison was promoted to vice president of operations, western region. In 1991, he was named vice president of operations, region V, a position he held for nearly four years until being promoted to senior vice president of operations in 1995. In January 2002, Harrison was named executive vice president of operations.
About Manheim Auctions
Manheim Auctions offers services that impact every stage of a used vehicle’s life cycle. These include transaction, reconditioning and certification services, managed remarketing, end-of-lease-term management services, vehicle transportation, dealer floor planning, retail inspection and government auction services. The company also assists auto manufacturers, fleet and lease companies, banks and other financial institutions in selling their used vehicle inventories.
A wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Inc., Manheim Auctions has more than 32,000 employees at its 124 auctions and related businesses. Manheim is a global remarketing organization with 85 auctions in North America and additional operations in France, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. In 2001, the company says it auctioned more than 9.5 million vehicles at its North American auctions.
