Manheim Wins Multiple Element Remarketing Awards
Manheim Kansas City took home top honors in Element Fleet Management’s remarketing program. Manheim Pennsylvania Assistant General Manager Amy Taitano also received the Laurie Dobberphul Award — the annual award presented to a top-ranking female in the remarketing industry.
ATLANTA — Element Fleet Management honored Manheim sites from across the country with multiple awards during the 17th Annual Remarketing by Element Awards held in Chicago.
Manheim Kansas City took top honors and received the Gold Award as the top national auction in Element Fleet Management’s remarketing program. Additionally, Manheim Pennsylvania Assistant General Manager Amy Taitano received the Laurie Dobberphul Award — the annual award presented to a top-ranking female in the remarketing industry.
“Remarketing by Element appreciates all of our partner auctions and commends those that are the best of the best,” said Paul Seger, vice president of Remarketing by Element. “We congratulate all of our winners, especially Manheim Kansas City for achieving the top honor as Auction of the Year.”
Eight additional Manheim locations were honored at the ceremony. Manheim Utah received the National Operations Award and Manheim Seattle received the Above and Beyond Award — West. Manheim Central Florida and Manheim Phoenix took the silver award for the Southeast and West regions. Manheim Pennsylvania and Manheim Nevada received the National Internet/Technology Award for the East and West region. Manheim Riverside and Manheim Milwaukee won the Outstanding Promotions Award for West and Central regions.
“Being recognized by our clients for helping them meet their business goals is one of the highest compliments Manheim can receive,” said Tim McKinley, senior vice president of sales for Manheim. “These awards are a testament to our locations’ commitment to delivering top-notch service and sales results. We are honored to receive these awards, and we are so very proud of the teams who earned them.”
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