

Diverse employees at ADESA have rated Environment, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at ADESA have rated Environment, Outlook, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
ADESA employees are -42% more likely to recommend ADESA as a great place to work
| 24% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 10% | Passives |
| 66% | Detractors |
Working at ADESA is rated below average by 84 employees, across various culture dimensions. ADESA employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting ADESA’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 5% compared to other companies in Columbus, IN. See below in detail how working at ADESA was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at ADESA is rated D
Last updated months ago
ADESA ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 62 ADESA employee reviews, 58% were positive. The remaining 42% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping ADESA improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 58% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 42% |
What makes you most happy at work?The only thing that keeps me coming back is my co workers i really do not care for anything else but our team is top notch
What are some of the best things about your team?The people i work with directly on a day to day bassis are amazing i honestly couldnt ask for be a part of a better team because i doubt there is one.
What did you like most about the interview process?Casual atmosphere, interview was relaxed.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?All management needs to change.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Look at there employes and come on site to see and feel how the work is done to see what they would change if they where the ones doimg the work .
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Do what you say your going to do. Not put on a front
ADESA provides whole car auctions and related services.
We are market makers—we provide the services that create the used vehicle market. We provide liquidity. We are match makers—we bring the right buyers and the right sellers together.
| Headquarter | 13085 Hamilton Crossing Blvd Carmel, IN United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.adesa.com/home |
| Founding Date | 1989 |
| Tel | 13172494616 |
| Company Status | Private |
ADESA competitors include Manheim. ADESA ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how ADESA compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

84 employees at ADESA have reviewed ADESA across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 84 ADESA employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at ADESA are not very pleased with their total compensation at ADESA, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at ADESA are not very pleased with their team. 84 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. Less than half believe the meetings at ADESA are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at ADESA believe the environment at ADESA is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at ADESA is comfortably fast. About 81% of the employees at ADESA work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at ADESA are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

ADESA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At ADESA 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of ADESA's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 ADESA employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
ADESA’s CEO John Hammer started in this role in 2018. John’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting John in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Columbus, IN. John Hammer’s employees rank ADESA in the Bottom 45% for Environment, in the Bottom 45% for Professional Development, and in the Bottom 40% for Perks And Benefits. Hammer is generally unpopular with ADESA employees, but ranks especially low with employees identified with Other ethnicities, and by employees in the Operations department and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience. However, Hispanic or Latino employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to ADESA’s competitors, John Hammer ranks below Manheim CEO Daniel Romero.
The ADESA Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO John Hammer, CIO, Executive Vice President Rick Griskie, and Vice President of Software Engineering Strategy and Delivery Willie Doyle
John Hammer CEO / President
John Hammer serves as the CEO / President of ADESA.
Rick Griskie CIO, Executive Vice President
Rick Griskie serves as the CIO, Executive Vice President of ADESA. Rick started at ADESA in January of 2016. Rick is... read more
Willie Doyle Vice President of Software Engineering Strategy and Delivery
Willie Doyle serves as the Vice President of Software Engineering Strategy and Delivery of ADESA. Willie started at... read more
Summer Ernsberger VP Online Sales & Services
Summer Ernsberger serves as the VP Online Sales & Services of ADESA. Summer started at ADESA in November of 2012. Summer... read more
Kurt Madvig VP, Auction Operations
Kurt Madvig serves as the VP, Auction Operations of ADESA. Kurt started at ADESA in January of 2014. Kurt is currently... read more
Becca Polak Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Becca Polak serves as the Executive Vice President and General Counsel of ADESA.
Scott Meyer Vice President of Finance
Scott Meyer serves as the Vice President of Finance of ADESA.
Brett Roland Sr. Vice President Real Estate, Construction and Facilites
Brett Roland serves as the Sr. Vice President Real Estate, Construction and Facilites of ADESA. Brett started at ADESA... read more
Amy Carlson Vice President of Finance Operations and General Manager of ADESA Mesa Operations
Amy Carlson serves as the Vice President of Finance Operations and General Manager of ADESA Mesa Operations of ADESA.... read more
How much do people at ADESA get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at ADESA is $123,472, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $125,271, or $60 per hour.
At ADESA, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $219,863 annually and the lowest is a Desktop Support at $42,803 annually. Average ADESA salaries by department include: Admin at $59,919, Design at $116,387, Engineering at $141,174, and IT at $113,262. Half of ADESA salaries are above $125,271.
29 employees at ADESA rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 89 ratings) while 29 employees at ADESA rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 30 ratings).
Salaries contributed from ADESA employees include job titles like Director of Product. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from ADESA employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $62k | $62k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $97k | $97k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $125k | $125k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $173k | $173k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $220k | $220k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $262k | $262k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $272k | $272k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at ADESA score the company 57/100 across various culture categories, placing ADESA in the Bottom 25% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at ADESA across various culture dimensions.
ADESA's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. ADESA's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, ADESA applied for 19 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 79% were approved.
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What is ADESA address?
ADESA location is at 13085 Hamilton Crossing Blvd
Who is the CEO of ADESA?
ADESA CEO is John Hammer, their score by employees is 56
What is ADESA eNPS?
The eNPS for ADESA is -42
What is the salary for Accountant in ADESA?
Accountant average salary in the US is 62k
What are the salaries in the Sales in ADESA?
The average salaries for Sales in ADESA is 144k