Quarter 1: 2024 NEWSLETTER
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SAVE THE DATE |
SUMMER BASH [IL] 2024 Wintrust Field - Schaumburg, IL |
Friday, June 07, 2024 |
ATLAS NIGHT AT THE SOX GAME Guaranteed Rate Field - Chicago, IL |
Friday, June 28, 2024 |
SUMMER BASH [MN] 2024 CHS Field - St Paul, MN |
Friday, August 9, 2024 |
BOBCAT COOKOUTS
ATMH COOKOUTS
FIRST ACCESS COOKOUTS
FOOD TRUCKS 🔥
UPCOMING DAYS OFF
Memorial Day
Monday, May 27th
Independence Day
Thursday, July 4th
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
Recognizing Excellence
MHEDA MVP 2024
For the eighth consecutive year, Atlas Companies has been awarded the prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award by industry trade associate, MHEDA, for 2023's outstanding achievements!
Atlas has once again demonstrated a commitment to business excellence, professionalism, and consistently delivers a superior customer service experience!
Congratulations, Atlas!
Sales Elite Award
The esteemed Sales Elite Award distinguishes the crème de la crème of Toyota dealers in the North American network who obtain a high sales volume of new Toyota units.
The Atlas Toyota sales team has collectively moved an impressive 2,700 units, earning recognition as1 of 5 top performers in the Toyota dealer network.
2023 Master Sales Society
The Master Sales Society is a coveted recognition that celebrates the exceptional performance of TMH dealer sales personnel who consistently demonstrate superior skills in new forklift sales.
This accolade is reserved for those who have sold 100+ new retail Class I-V forklifts between January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, and have maintained a streak of selling over 100 units annually for the past 4 consecutive years.
Congratulations to: Bryan Nagel, Gene Haake, and Lance Gorman!
We would also like to congratulate
Bill Schlottke and Greg Sanders
for maintaining their Master Sales Society streak.
SALES
Top Performers (Q4)
SERVICE
Certified Technicians |
Jeff Reynolds - Brooklyn Park, MN |
Dan Lahr - Brooklyn Park, MN |
Kevin Jerdee - Brooklyn Park, MN |
Matt Chrisman - Brooklyn Park, MN |
Wally Dzitkowski - Elk Grove Village, IL |
Bronze Technicians |
Rod Gonzales - Bedford Park, IL |
Robert MacNeice - Bedford Park, IL |
Tom Mercer - Bedford Park, IL |
Ricky Castro - Bedford Park, IL |
Richard Mirabella - Bedford Park, IL |
Manuel Herrera - Elk Grove Village, IL |
Demond Clark - Elk Grove Village, IL |
Silver Technicians |
Michael Hilbert - Bedford Park, IL |
Greg Moore Sr - Elk Grove Village, IL |
Nick Filips - Elk Grove Village, IL |
Lew Amul - Elk Grove Village, IL |
PARTS
Bronze |
Sairah Davis - Brooklyn Park, MN |
Gold |
Alex Roldan - Bedford Park, IL |
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Role/ Title Updates
January - March 2024
ATMH
Joseph Grothaus --- Lead Shop Mechanic to Shop Foreman -- Brooklyn Park, MN
Jose Lopez --- Shipping/Receiving to Parts Driver -- Elk Grove Village, IL
Jeffrey Muffitt --- Parts Driver to Service Office Support -- Elk Grove Village, IL
William Claspill --- Truck Driver to Lead Shop Mechanic -- Byron, MN
Retirement
Atlas First Access - Joe T Moran
Atlas Badger - James Peplinski
Atlas Toyota Material Handling [MN] - Rie Pelletier
Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication!
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
Above and Beyond Solutions
Kevin Gilbert
Road Technician, Atlas Toyota
Review:
“... That doesn't change the fact that your technician took the time to try to find a way to service one of your customers. I find that to be rare these days...”
"I wanted to take the time this morning to pay compliments to your service tech, Kevin.
Kevin has been here several times, and he is always friendly and professional.
He always takes the time to walk us through what he’s working on and always gives us updates on current or potential issues with our forklift fleet. He was in yesterday and was working on our Raymond order picker. We told him about an error code that comes up whenever we turn it on. Kevin tried to fix the problem but was unable due to a passcode issue. A past Raymond technician changed the passcode and never gave it to us.
Anyway, After Kevin left our facility, he must’ve kept thinking about our problem and took the time to look up solutions. I was surprised to see him again this morning. He explained that he was back because he thought he had a fix to our error code problem. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to clear the message, again due to the passcode in the picker. But that doesn’t change the fact that your technician took the time to try to find a way to best service one of your customers. I find that to be rare these days, and I am very impressed with Kevin’s efforts and his work ethic. I hope that this email properly conveys our appreciation for your service department, and Kevin in particular. It reflects very positively on your leadership."
5-Star Service
Matthew Martinez
Field Technician, Atlas Toyota
Review:
“... He took the time to answer the questions we had and we really appreciate his great customer service."
"Just wanted to say that Matt Martinez provided great customer service when performed a service call for us on 2/29/2024. He took the time to explain everything clearly so that we could understand what he was going to do and what he did to fix our power jack. He took the time to answer the questions we had, and we really appreciate his great customer service."
HUMAN RESOURCES
Benefits Open Enrollment is right around the corner! Enrollment will begin in Paylocity on Monday, April 29th and run through Friday, May 10th. More information will be coming soon!
New 401K Changes
Atlas is pleased to share that the 401K plan now offers a Roth option. In order to enroll, you can log into your OneAmerica account.
The 401(k) employee contribution limit for 2024 is $23,000
Have you registered or accessed your account with OneAmerica? The beginning of the year is a great time to review your contribution amount, your investment lineup, and review your beneficiary information:
To access your account, go to www.oaretirement.com or download the app.
Atlas Plan ID: 958030
New Holiday Calendar for 2024 is posted:
Unleashing the Fleet
In a recent case study highlighting GemOne telematics, Atlas Toyota has emerged as a frontrunner in leveraging this innovative solution.
Fleet Account Manager, Giovanni Gideo, takes center stage in demonstrating the successful integration of GemOne Sapphire within our operations.
MARKETING
Step into our equipment refurbishing process with EGV Shop Technician
Paloma Morales!
PET SPOTLIGHT
A Chosen Family
Joaquin Fernandez received a special visitor one day, and the rest is history!
Smokey (the mom) graciously chose the Fernandez family to care for her through her maternity. Though the kittens have since found their forever homes, the family couldn't resist keeping just one - Tiny!
Catch Tiny zipping through the house to find the nearest closet to hide in or snuggled up in bed with the kids for sweet dreams. 💤
Snack Connoisseur
Tito (4) is no stranger to a good treat!
This guy has a heart as big as his appetite! When he's not busy munching on whatever he can get his owner, Mike Heyden, to serve him, you can find him living his best life in the passenger seat or frolicking through the sprinklers to stay cool. 💦
Tito's zest for life is as contagious as his adorable puppy dog eyes.
The Culinary Master
Cooper (7) is quite the foodie extraordinaire with a flair for tricks!
This charming pup's favorite snacks include broccoli, hamburgers, and steak - talk about gourmet taste!
When he's not indulging in 5-star meals prepared by owner Brian Soderstrom, this talented guy can be found wowing the crowd with his signature trick: rolling over and playing dead. ☠
The Unlikely Duo
Stoney (1) is a walking enthusiast and wrestling champ! With a palate as diverse as her personality, she's a true foodie at heart with too many favorites to list.
Millhouse (7) reigns supreme in the cuddle department, often found snoozing in the cozy confines of owner Jeffrey Smith's sweatshirt hood. His guilty pleasure? Devouring hornworms like there's no tomorrow!
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From Trash to Treasure
Tim Michonski \ Shop Lead Technician, ATMH | Elk Grove Village, IL
Do you have a knack for seeing potential in the things that others consider to be trash? Well, you might just relate to Tim! As a seasoned welder, Tim has spent a good chunk of his life mastering his craft.
It all started a few years back when Tim was constantly noticing different tools and metal parts being sold or thrown away because they were broken. Instead of seeing them as trash, he saw them as raw materials for his next creative endeavor! That's when Tim decided to dive headfirst into the world of welded metal art.
Tim has since turned these forgotten remnants into something truly special - pieces that not only showcase his welding skills but also tell a story of transformation and ingenuity. Each creation is a labor of love that brings new life to old, discarded objects.
Anniversaries🎉
JAN - MAR
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