Julie Picard is the National West Regional Vice President for Manheim, where she develops and implements strategies for 14 auctions designed to drive growth, market share and profitability. Based in Mesa, Arizona, Picard focuses on building strong relationships and creating a culture that delivers excellent client service, promotes continuous improvement and accelerates employee development. Throughout her Manheim career, Picard served in numerous leadership positions, including Vice President and General Manager of Manheim Pennsylvania, overseeing the world’s largest auto auction, Market Vice President and Manheim Seattle General Manager. Picard earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Montana.