CARY, N.C. -

More than 200 professionals compose the full-time and part-time staff at Manheim Darlington. Some members began their automotive careers at the South Carolina auction and remain there now.

“What stands out most is our tenured staff,” general manager Danny Brawn said. “We have several team members who have worked for our auction 30, 40 and 50 years. For many, this was their first and only place of employment and they want to retire here.

“Having such a loyal, tenured staff speaks to why Manheim Darlington is a great place to work,” Brawn continued.

With so many staff members being seasoned veterans, Brawn described some of the unique activities that happen at Manheim Darlington besides registering 1,300 vehicles each week for regular sales that happen on Thursdays.

“For me, it’s all about making our team members at Manheim Darlington feel special and recognizing that they are all equally important to the big picture,” Brawn said. “We couldn’t do what we do without every single person we have on staff.

“Simple things like recognizing them for going above and beyond, hosting all-employee luncheons, sending them birthday cards and promoting an ‘employee of the quarter’ program make a big difference,” he added.

And keeping all of those people safe as hundreds of vehicles go down the lanes is the No. 1 priority at Manheim Darlington. It creates a ripple effect.

“Having a positive, enjoyable work environment impacts the bottom line in so many ways,” Brawn said. “If your team members are engaged and having fun, they will take better care of our clients, and the clients will take care of our bottom line.

“Treating our team members like adults by sharing information with them, listening to them, acting on their ideas and giving them autonomy, while holding them accountable, makes our location a positive place to work,” he went on to say.

And as far as claiming this honor, Brawn added, “I’m blessed to work with a team that takes so much pride in the job they do and serving our clients. That hard work creates an environment that is unparalleled.

“This recognition highlights the pride that our team takes in creating a positive workplace,” he continued.

View the complete list of honorees here.