Author: Marissa Horsey

Peyton Colon

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT, JUNE 2023
McGrew Equipment’s June Employee Spotlight shines on Peyton Colon, our Information Specialist. He handles most of the consignment items that come in for the auction and takes care of the non-running equipment. Peyton has been working with McGrew Equipment for two years as of this month. He was hired to pressure wash machines but was promoted immediately when Gary recognized his natural talent and hustle.

Peyton enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, playing the guitar, and buying/selling items with his side operation, Peyton Colon Enterprises (PCE). Around the yard, Peyton is referred to as Dr. P because he has a knack for bringing dead equipment back to life.

Peyton’s biggest inspiration inside & outside of work is his girlfriend, Cassie. She motivates him to bring his A-game to everything he does! His favorite part about the job is laughing & joking with his coworkers while getting the job done. Since starting his job with McGrew Equipment, he has learned how to inspect and operate equipment, pitching in to help the yard guys with loading & moving equipment when he has spare time.

We are grateful to have Peyton’s talents here to keep our auctions running efficiently and smoothly. His hard work and dedication to the job do not go unnoticed, which is why we’re proud to shine a spotlight on Peyton for June!



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Lauren Pawlikowski

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT, MAY 2023

Our Employee Spotlight is on Lauren Pawlikowski, the Inventory Control Specialist. Lauren has been in the industry for over 20 years, managing warehouses, inventory, and logistics. She is the reason our auctions run smoothly as she keeps track of everything that goes in and out of our yard.

On the weekends Lauren is camping in her RV and boating on the Susquehanna River with her fiancé, John, and their dog Zeke. In her spare time, she loves to cook and says, “If I could do it all over again, I would love to be a personal chef. I love to cook on my grill and Blackstone and have even been known to grill dinner in the middle of a blizzard!”

Growing up her parents instilled a high level of work ethic which shows every day in her job. Her favorite part about the job is bringing her knowledge of inventory management to the team. We are proud to shine a spotlight on Lauren!



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CJ Cougle

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT, APRIL 2023

This month’s employee spotlight shines on CJ Cougle, McGrew’s Information Specialist. CJ is responsible for researching, inspecting, and writing descriptions for every machine in the auction. He also operates equipment for videos and assists with photography as needed. CJ began working in the industry in February 2021, when he took over as McGrew’s primary picture-taker. For a few glorious weeks, he worked alongside his father, “Old Craig,” who was the information specialist at the time. CJ soon took over and has been honing his craft ever since.

In his spare time, you can usually find CJ fishing, hunting, or cruising on his Harley blasting some George Jones or Buck Owens. Folks are sometimes surprised to learn that he was a diver in high school and was ranked 42nd in the state. During this time, he earned the nickname “Shamu” after the killer whale at Sea World. One of CJ’s favorite memories is fishing with his father and grandfather on a little john boat on Lake Marburg when he was much younger.

CJ’s mentors at McGrew are Paul Anderson and Zach Innerst. Paul helps him achieve success daily and answers questions to help progress his knowledge. Zach paid him to say, “He taught me everything I know.”

CJ has learned more about applications for heavy machinery and what some agriculture equipment is used for. CJ has also begun to learn how to assess the value of equipment and hold his own at auctions. He managed to buy two Greg’s Gold pieces at the first auction he ever went to.

Hard work and lots of time go in every day to ensure our weekly auctions stay productive and successful… CJ is a big part of keeping our auctions running smoothly. That is why we’re proud to shine a spotlight on CJ this month!



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Courtney Scott

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT, MARCH 2023

Our March Employee Spotlight shines on Courtney Scott, the head of accounts receivable & consignor accounting at McGrew Equipment. She started with the company in August 2020 as a receptionist but was elevated to the Accounts Receivable position within 2 months.

When not at work, you can find Courtney spending time with her boyfriend and kids or floating in the pool during the summer. She has two children, Landon & Bryleigh, and is a bonus Mom to Isaac & Gavin. She also rescued a German Shepherd named Remi. Her favorite memories are vacationing on the beach, trips to Salem, MA, and trips to Pigeon Forge for the Pigeon Force Spring Rod Runs.

Courtney’s biggest mentors inside and outside of work are the women of her family—they have taught her how to be independent. Her favorite part about her job is her co-workers and says a few of them have become her best friends. The biggest thing she has learned in her job is patience. The auction world is a fast-paced working environment, there’s never a dull moment so patience is key!

We are proud to shine a spotlight on Courtney as she plays a key role in making our auctions successful. Thank you for your hard work!



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Luis Gonzalez

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT, FEBRUARY 2023

This month’s employee spotlight is Luis Gonzalez, McGrew Equipment’s Auction Listing Agent. Luis photographs machines for the auction, proofreads the auction catalog, and sets the pace for the younger auction crew. He started with McGrew in the wash bay about four years ago and quickly became the best pressure washer Seven Valleys has ever seen. He then moved into the sales office and took charge of machine photography.

In his spare time, Luis enjoys playing music. He is bilingual and is often pressed into service as McGrew’s de facto translator for Spanish-speaking customers. His favorite memories are the years he spent living in Florida.

Luis is the mentor of the auction crew—he sets the pace for his younger colleagues and leads by example. He enjoys working with the crew and getting the job done. Over the past four years, Luis has learned how to operate equipment of all kinds in all states of repair and disrepair.

We appreciate the hard work Luis puts in every day, and that is why we are proud to shine our February Employee Spotlight on him. 



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Andrew Laucks

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT, JANUARY 2023

January’s Employee Spotlight is on Andrew Laucks, our Territory Support Specialist for Bobcat, helping our customers establish and maintain a dependable and trustworthy relationship. Andrew used to manage our auction yard loading and unloading all types of equipment and machinery that go into our weekly auctions. He has been with McGrew Equipment since 2016 when he first started in the industry!

In Andrew’s spare time he mostly enjoys relaxing but also loves riding motorcycles and used to play badminton twice a week in a local club. His coworkers might be surprised to learn he is a student pilot and went for his first solo flight in August of 2022, although he says his hidden talent is using the hook and chain to move things around. He also enjoys doing offsite equipment sales, going to the beach, and traveling to new places.

We asked if there was anyone he considers to be a mentor in his career and he said, “I’m going to say Zach Innerst but only because he paid me to say it.” Andrew’s favorite part about the job is helping customers with everything and fitting as much as possible onto each load. He said since starting with McGrew Equipment he has learned a lot, “The best thing you can do for yourself is learn something every day. Confidence creates loose ends, being adaptable is key, and no day is ever the same.”

Andrew has been a vital part of keeping our weekly auctions running smoothly putting in hard work and dedication every single day. That is why we’re proud to have him as our January Employee Spotlight. Thank you for everything you do!

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Alyssa Badders

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT, DECEMBER 2022

Our December Employee Spotlight shines on our Auction Coordinator, Alyssa Badders. Alyssa’s responsibilities range from uploading all the pictures and information to our 3 bidding platforms every week, to answering phones, assisting customers, and helping the truck drivers. She was introduced to the auction industry when she began with McGrew Equipment 2 years ago after seeing a job listing on Indeed!

When Alyssa isn’t hard at work preparing for our weekly auctions, you can find her spending most of the time with her family and 2 dogs. She has a 3-year-old Saint Berdoodle (St. Bernard & Poodle mix) named Sully who she says is her best friend. Her favorite hobbies are shopping and going to Starbucks! One thing her coworkers might be surprised to learn is she is the oldest of 14 grandchildren.

Alyssa considers her Mom to be her biggest inspiration both in & out of work, pushing her to be the best she can. She says without her Mom she wouldn’t be where she is in life today. Her favorite part about the job are her coworkers, saying they have become some of her best friends. “Being able to work together to get the job done is always fun!” Since starting at McGrew Equipment, she has learned to trust herself more. “Every failure gives you the chance to grow as a person and as an employee!”

We are appreciative of Alyssa’s hard work and dedication to her job, and always brings a light to everyone’s day with her bright and bubbly personality. That is why we are proud to shine December’s Employee Spotlight on her, thank you for everything you do!

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Paul Anderson

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT, NOVEMBER 2022

Our first McGrew Equipment Employee Spotlight shines on Paul Anderson, our Auction Manager and Purchasing Agent. Paul is responsible for lotting the auction each week, supervising the auction crew, proofreading the catalogue, providing guidance to the marketing team, answering customer questions and addressing customers concerns. It doesn’t stop there—he also purchases used equipment for auction and retail. Things run more smoothly around McGrew Equipment thanks to Paul.

Paul started in the industry with us 3 years ago, after a decade of teaching middle school in Baltimore. He worked construction for a summer and then took over as our Information Specialist. He owns a small farm and nursery business with his wife, Erin. In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar and writing songs. Some of his favorite memories are the years he spent playing guitar and bass in bands. Some of his coworkers may be surprised to know he makes great bagels, so when is breakfast on you Paul?

There are a few people he considers mentors in his career. Gary Knisley guides him through the ups and downs of the auction industry, Greg McGrew & Zach Thoman taught him how to buy equipment, Abraham Raum taught him how to talk to customers, and Zach Innerst helps him every day with mechanical concerns. His favorite part about the job is watching a piece of equipment he purchased sell for a healthy profit. Since beginning with McGrew Equipment, the biggest lesson he has learned is that he can handle just about anything.

Our auctions continue to be successful for both our employees and customers due to Paul’s hard work and dedication to the company. That is why we are proud to shine a spotlight on Paul this month, thank you for everything you do!

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