ATLANTA -

Manheim announced Wednesday a series of new general managers across three states and Quebec, Canada, appointing six new GMs at seven auction locations.

The promotions to general manager include: Alex Fraser (Manheim Portland), Ryan Mason (Manheim Fort Lauderdale), Jeff Modjeski (Manheim Dallas), Christina St-Germain (Manheim Montreal), Toni Williams (Manheim Daytona Beach and Jacksonville) and Robert Zakaib (Manheim Palm Beach).

The GMs have all assumed their new roles, the company reported.

“A key part developing talent and creating a great customer experience is to have the right leaders in place,” said Mike McKinney, regional vice president of East Region Operations. “We are excited to promote these experienced and talented individuals who have delivered strong business results and will continue to help us and our customers further prosper.”

Barry Roop, RVP of West Region Operations also expressed his enthusiasm for the promotions: “Our goal at Manheim is to continue to recognize top talent and ensure they are positioned to drive solid performance while expanding our customer base. Our company and customers will benefit from their leadership, extensive industry knowledge and insights.”  

Highlighting the new GM’s background, Fraser of Manheim Portland has been with the company for 13 years. He comes to Portland from Manheim Statesville, where he served as assistant general manager since 2012. In his previous roles, Fraser was a member of the teams that helped build and develop OVE.com and Simulcast Everywhere.

Mason, a 14-year veteran of Manheim comes to Fort Lauderdale from Manheim Darlington, where he served as general manager since 2011.

Mason joined Manheim in 1998 as a management trainee at Manheim Lakeland. During his career with the company, Mason served as assistant general manager, factory manager, vehicle inspection manager and vehicle registration supervisor at Manheim Atlanta.    

Modjeski, touting 16 years with the company, comes to Dallas from Manheim Fort Lauderdale and Manheim Palm Beach. He became general manager at both those locations in January 2011.

Modjeski has held a variety of roles at Manheim, including general manager at Manheim New Orleans, assistant general manager at Manheim Central Florida, auction manager at Manheim Australia and controller at Manheim Cincinnati. He joined Manheim as assistant controller at Manheim Orlando in 1998.

St-Germain didn’t have to move for her new role and was promoted from assistant general manager to general manager at Manheim Montreal. St-Germain joined Manheim in 2013.

An eight-year veteran of Manheim, Williams became assistant general manager at Manheim Jacksonville earlier this year. She joined Manheim in 2006 as assistant team manager at the company’s customer service center in Maitland, Fla.

GM at Manheim Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, Williams, became marketing manager at Manheim Central Florida in 2008. During her Manheim career, Williams also served as director of field marketing strategy through the corporate office in Atlanta, and was promotions and marketing manager for four locations in Florida: Manheim Orlando, Central Florida, Daytona Beach and Jacksonville.

Lastly, Zakaib, the new GM at Manheim Palm Beach, became assistant general manager for recon and operations at Manheim Orlando in December 2007. Zakaib worked for Manheim Lauderdale/Miami for 13 years before joining Manheim’s collision center as a manager in Orlando, Fla., in 2004.