Looking Back:Manheim Leaders Retire in 2020
Manheim Promotes Executive, Seven Managers
Leaders with more than 130 years of combined Manheim experience are starting new positions in managing auction operations around the U.S.

Top (L to R): Joey Hughes, regional vice president, Manheim, East Region; Emily Decker, general manager, Manheim Pennsylvania Market Center; Toni Hanshaw, general manager, Manheim Orlando Market Center; and Butch Herdegen, general manager, Manheim Atlanta Market Center.
Bottom (L to R): Jennifer Knoke, general manager, Manheim Minnesota Market Center; Gus Jones, general manager, Manheim Arizona Market Center; Dave Crockford, general manager, Manheim Milwaukee; and Lisa Kahoano, general manager, Manheim Hawaii.
Photos: Manheim
Manheim recently promoted eight veteran leaders who will help propel the company forward as it marks its 80th anniversary year.
Joey Hughes, who served at the helm of the world’s largest automotive wholesale auction and Manheim’s flagship location, Manheim, Pennsylvania, since 2016, has been named regional vice president for Manheim’s East Region. Hughes will focus on operations, profitability, and connected client technologies in this role across more than two dozen Manheim locations.
Manheim also promoted seven additional leaders — all with skills in cultivating relationships, leading through change, driving performance, and demonstrating a commitment to client success:
Emily Decker has been named the Manheim Pennsylvania Market Center’s general manager, including Manheim Pennsylvania and Manheim Keystone.
Toni Hanshaw has been named the Manheim Orlando Market Center's general manager, including Manheim Orlando and Manheim Central Florida.
Butch Herdegen has been named general manager of the Manheim Atlanta Market Center, which includes Manheim Atlanta, Manheim Georgia, Manheim Birmingham, Rome Auto Auction and 4-Star Auto Auction.
Jennifer Knoke has been named the Manheim Minnesota Market Center’s general manager, including Manheim Minneapolis and Manheim Northstar Minnesota.
Gus Jones has been named the Manheim Arizona Market Center's general manager, including Manheim Phoenix and Manheim Tucson.
Dave Crockford has been named general manager of Manheim Milwaukee.
Lisa Kahoano has been named general manager of Manheim Hawaii.
“Throughout Manheim’s 80-year history, the strength of our leadership has been the driving force behind our success and that of our clients,” said Alan Lang, senior vice president, Physical Services and Auctions at Cox Automotive. “These newly promoted leaders are known for their ability to rally their teams through periods of significant change while maintaining a relentless focus on meeting our clients’ evolving needs.”
Originally posted on Automotive Fleet
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