Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets by Class (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Intangible Assets
Gross Carrying Value	$ 15,955	$ 15,955
Accumulated Amortization	(3,616)	(1,975)
Net Book Value	12,339	13,980
Customer relationships
Intangible Assets
Gross Carrying Value	11,378	11,378
Accumulated Amortization	(2,079)	(832)
Net Book Value	9,299	10,546
Trade names
Intangible Assets
Gross Carrying Value	3,072	3,072
Accumulated Amortization	(515)	(496)
Net Book Value	$ 2,557	$ 2,576
Covenants not to compete
Intangible Assets
Useful Life (years)	4 years	4 years
Gross Carrying Value	$ 1,505	$ 1,505
Accumulated Amortization	(1,022)	(647)
Net Book Value	$ 483	$ 858
Minimum \| Customer relationships
Intangible Assets
Useful Life (years)	6 years	6 years
Minimum \| Trade names
Intangible Assets
Useful Life (years)	10 years	10 years
Maximum \| Customer relationships
Intangible Assets
Useful Life (years)	15 years	15 years
Maximum \| Trade names
Intangible Assets
Useful Life (years)	15 years	15 years

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