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Share-Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Exercised Options, Intrinsic Value	$ 2,700	$ 6,500	$ 2,500
Equity Award Vesting Period		3 years
Share Based Compensation [Line Items]
ESPP: Purchase Price Percentage	85.00%
ESPP: Discount from Market Price	15.00%
Director Stock Ownership Plan Maximum Number of Shares Authorized Under Plan	75,000
Director Retainer Annual Fee	$ 100
Director Stock ownership Percentage Threshold	400.00%
Director Stock Ownership Plan Percentage Cash	25.00%
Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 11,038	$ 10,996	$ 4,861
Director Stock Ownership Plan Percentage Stock	75.00%
Director Stock Ownership Plan Percentage Total	100.00%
Expected Term (Years)	4 years	4 years	4 years	4 years
Employee Stock Purchase Plan maximum stock eligibility percentage	5.00%
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share Based Compensation [Line Items]
Unrecognized Compensation Expense, Options	$ 1,800	$ 1,200	$ 300
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Period For Recognition1	1 year 10 months 24 days
Restricted Stock LTIP [Member]
Share Based Compensation [Line Items]
Option Award Vesting Period	3 years	3 years	3 years	3 years
Unrecognized Share-based Compensation Expense, Nonvested Stock Award	$ 5,100
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Period For Recognition1	1 year 6 months
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) LTIP Plan [Member]
Share Based Compensation [Line Items]
Unrecognized Share-based Compensation Expense, Nonvested Stock Award	$ 800
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Period For Recognition1	1 year 9 months 18 days
Combination And Other Acquisition-Related [Member]
Share Based Compensation [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 900	$ 1,500	$ 900
Performance Incentive Stock Units [Member]
Share Based Compensation [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Expense	1,911	$ 840	$ 0
Unrecognized Compensation Expense, Options	$ 4,300
Option Award Vesting Period	3 years
Vesting Shares Target Lower Percent		0.00%
Vesting Shares Target Upper Percent		200.00%
Expected Term (Years)	3 years	3 years	3 years
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Period For Recognition1	1 year 4 months 24 days
Defined Contribution Plan [Member]
Share Based Compensation [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent	6.00%
Defined contribution plan employer matching contribution percent maximum	3.00%
Defined Contribution Plan Employer Matching Contribution Percent Of Match	50.00%
Defined Contribution Plan Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount	$ 1,500	$ 3,100