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Manheim Names New General Manager
Baltimore-Washington Team Welcomes John Eriksen
"During the time I worked in the Mid-Atlantic region, I gained a great perspective of the diversity of our clients and the tremendous potential Manheim has to help dealer business grow in this area," said Eriksen. "It is good to return to the Baltimore area and call it home once again."

ATLANTAManheim has named John Eriksen to general manager of Manheim Baltimore-Washington. Continuing its efforts to promote talented team members, Manheim brings Eriksen in from Manheim Orlando where he served as assistant general manager for two years. Eriksen brings experience in both the sales and operations side of the Manheim business. As general manager of the Baltimore location, he will concentrate on serving clients and improving their auction experience.

"John’s background and well-rounded perspective will be a valuable asset to our team,” said Matt Trapp, Manheim regional vice president, Northeast. “His intimate knowledge of our clients, and overall leadership qualities, marries well with our priorities and goals as an organization.”

Eriksen joined Manheim in 2007 as a sales representative at Manheim Orlando and continued in various leadership roles within the organization. In each role, he demonstrated an ability to lead teams and drive solutions for growing business. He returns to the Virginia/Maryland area, where he previously lived while working at Manheim as General Sales Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region. 

"During the time I worked in the Mid-Atlantic region, I gained a great perspective of the diversity of our clients and the tremendous potential Manheim has to help dealer business grow in this area," said Eriksen. "It is good to return to the Baltimore area and call it home once again." 

 Eriksen graduated with an Associate’s Degree from Santa Fe College and is currently working towards his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.