Simply put, Manheim St. Louis general manager Victor Ferlaino believes his auction has “the most genuine, caring and talented team in the St. Louis area.”

The team about which he speaks so glowingly consists of 130 full-time and 185 part-time employees who help register close to 2,000 cars per week.

“Our team makes Manheim St. Louis a great place to work,” Ferlaino continued. “They utilize the Manheim values each and every day, creating a positive experience for clients and team members. I know how wonderful our team is, and this recognition is well-deserved,” he said of being named a top auction.

Safety is Ferlaino’s No. 1 priority as a manager.

“The goal is to provide a safe and enjoyable place to work where our team members can feel good about the services they provide for our clients,” he said.

After ensuring his employees’ safety, Ferlaino cited the importance of morale-boosting.

“We host several team member events every year, such as our own ‘Department Olympics,’ an interactive way to engage our team members,” he said. “We also engage in more than a dozen community-facing charitable efforts throughout the year. We hold monthly all-team member meetings to share information to keep communication open.”

As far as how a positive work environment impacts the company’s bottom line, Ferlaino said the formula is simple.

“Teams who enjoy what they do drive results. Creating relationships with clients and therefore creating return customers is a strength on our team.”

View the complete list of honorees here.