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Manheim Names Standfield Vice President


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ATLANTA, Sept 16, 2008 - Manheim's group vice president of Frontline Services, Kelly Conger, announced today that Fredrick Standfield has been named vice president of business planning and strategy for Frontline Services.

In this role, Standfield will lead cross-operational initiatives to develop the Frontline Services' business strategy, which includes Dent Wizard, Manheim Auto Body Repair and Reconditioning Services. This includes strengthening customer relationships, driving revenue for reconditioning operations and building partnerships that align with the company's strategic objectives. Standfield will report to Kelly Conger.

"Fredrick has a proven track record for building customer relationships, providing fact-based analysis and leading a cross-functional team that brings great value to Frontline Services," said Conger. "He has demonstrated exceptional capabilities in finance, business development, planning and strategy within Cox Enterprises, Cox Newspapers, Auto Trader and Manheim."

For the last 15 years, Standfield has worked for Manheim's parent company, Cox, in a variety of roles. Most recently he served as director of finance and administration for Manheim Auto Body Repair, where he had responsibility and oversight for business strategy, administration and finance/accounting functions.