Columbus Fair Auto Auction announced that it has created its own compliance department, citing the need to designate resources to safety, environmental and other important regulatory issues.

“We’ve recognized the need for a centralized approach for our compliance efforts and feel that we are in turn being progressive for auctions of our size,” Greg Levi, chief operating officer, said in a news release. “The auction’s compliance manager, Angela Whitt, will be focused on building a comprehensive program that is more than just safety but rather a unified system addressing a multitude of high impact regulations and operational controls.

“We recognize our consignors, customers, partners, vendors, and employees all need a unified resource with streamlined communication regarding our compliance in areas that range from employee and guest safety to how we protect our data,” Levi continued. “The auction environment is surprisingly complex and an efficient solution to compliance is in high demand.”

The family-owned Columbus Fair Auto Auction, founded in 1959, is an independent auction member of the National Automobile Auction Association.