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After 35 years with With Karl’s an- Craig joined the corporate staff in 2009 as
Manheim, Karl nouncement, we’ve Director of Best Practices where he helped
Kiracofe, General made the strategic lead Manheim’s efforts toward standardizing
Manager of Man- decision to create processes and procedures throughout the
heim Harrisonburg, a new Market Cen- country. In 2011, he was promoted to the
has announced he ter with Manheim role of Senior Director of Operations Sup-
will be retiring in Baltimore-Wash- port where he was responsible for managing
Q2 2021. Karl be- ington, Manheim the company’s support and training efforts
gan his career with Fredericksburg, and all the functional departments within field
Manheim in 1986 Manheim Harrison- operations at all Manheim’s U.S. locations.
in Harrisonburg as the Human Resources burg, which will be
Coordinator and served in various sales led by General Manager Craig Amelung, In June 2013, Craig moved back into field
and operations roles before being promoted effective today. operations assuming the role of Assistant
to General Manager in 2005. Under Karl’s General Manager and shortly thereafter was
leadership, Manheim Harrisonburg has been This move includes the realignment of promoted to General Manager at Manheim
recognized with many client awards. Manheim Harrisonburg from the National Fredericksburg. In his current role, he has
East Region led by Tim Janego to the Pro- been instrumental in helping the auction
Karl served on the NAAA Board of Directors duction East Region led by Matt Trapp. Karl achieve new levels of operating efficiency,
in 2011. He also has been the Treasurer of will help transition Manheim Harrisonburg customer and employee engagement.
the local district Virginia Independent Auto to the new Market Center and combined
Dealers Association for over 10 years and is leadership team. The search for an Auction Manager for Man-
currently a member of the Virginia Inde- heim Baltimore-Washington is now active.
pendent Auto Dealers Association (VIADA) Craig began his career in 1993 at Manheim
Board of Directors. Baltimore-Washington where he held vari- Please join us in thanking Karl for his
ous positions and in 2004, Craig was named exceptional leadership during his time at
In retirement, Karl is looking forward to General Manager for Manheim Virginia. For Manheim and wishing him the very best in
spending time with his wife Tina and their the next five years, he focused on increasing retirement, as well as congratulating Craig
twins Kaley and Tucker. Karl is also looking the company’s penetration into the industry on his expanded leadership role.
forward to spending more time on his Angus with dealer business, especially targeting the Matt Trapp, RVP, Production East Region
cattle farm. independent dealer segment. Tim Janego, RVP, National East Region

A DECADE OF SERVICE: THANK YOU, VICKIE!

What has been What has been the most of it if that is what is meant to be. I hope
your favorite memorable time working here? to stay in touch with dealers and those
part about There are so many memories. I traveled associated with the business, such as the
working for the around the state doing auctions and MVDB.
Association? planned and attended our annual
The people - from conventions. Do you have any advice for members
Lois Keenan and all of the Association?
the Board members What are your plans now? Take advantage of all we have to offer.
who took me under My future is still in the works. I will There is no one better to help and assist
their wings, to the probably apply to begin receiving social with all your needs. The Association is
dealers for teaching security, but I will also continue to your number one friend.
me about the industry. I have made too work. The right job is out there and I am
many friends to even mention. looking forward to a new adventure. Everyone at VIADA would like to
sincerely thank Vickie for her expertise
Are you going to miss the used car and dedication to the Association and the
business? industry. We will miss you and wish you
Most certainly. But I hope to stay part all the best in your new endeavors!

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