Quarter 1: 2025 NEWSLETTER
- tifflig
- Apr 8
- 7 min read
Updated: Apr 25
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ATLAS
SUMMER BASH 2025
Wintrust Field | Schaumburg, IL
June 20, 2025
ATLAS
SUMMER BASH 2025
CHS Field | St. Paul, MN
August 22, 2025
ATMH COOKOUTS
FIRST ACCESS COOKOUTS
BADGER COOKOUT
NEW BERLIN |
BOBCAT COOKOUTS
FOOD TRUCKS
Upcoming Days Off
Memorial Day
Monday, May 26th
TMH Dealer Awards Spotlight
At the Toyota Material Handling Dealer Meeting in Boca Raton, FL, outstanding achievements were celebrated across the board!
The Elk Grove Village and Brooklyn Park Sales Departments earned the prestigious Sales Excellence Award for their remarkable performance in sales, operational efficiency, and training.
Eric Sossong was once again recognized as the winner of the Technical Skills Challenge.
The Elk Grove Village Sales Team also earned the Sales Elite Award for exceptional sales volume, reinforcing its position as a leader in the Toyota Forklift Dealer Network.
These accolades highlight the dedication and skill of both technical and sales teams in driving success within the industry.
SALES
Top Performers (Q1)
SERVICE
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Role / Title Updates
January - March 2025
ATMH
Robert Tessarolo --- Assistant Trainer to Training Instructor - Elk Grove Village, IL
Irene DeLeon --- Credit Associate to Senior Credit Analyst - Elk Grove Village, IL
Daniel Hayes --- Shop Mechanic to Lead Shop Mechanic - Brooklyn Park, MN
Brandon Henderson --- Shop Mechanic to Lead Shop Mechanic - Brooklyn Park, MN
AFA
Cody Krawczyk --- Journey Shop Mechanic to Road Technician - Bedford Park, IL
Bobcat
Chris Rieger --- Contractor Support to Sales Representative - Elk Grove Village, IL
Retirement
Al Cawall - Atlas First Access
Jordan Moltz - Atlas Toyota Material Handling
Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication!
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
Service Superiority
Paul Espinoza
Field Technicians, Atlas Toyota Material Handling - Elk Grove Village
Review:
“...Some of the best customer service, professionalism..."
"In regards to your tech Paul Espinoza, the service he provides our two locations is without a doubt some of the best customer service, professionalism, along with knowledge of repairs, and his investigative intuition when he is onsite. He has given me information about some of my drivers that my employees don't pass along. He has also stopped and educated some of our drivers if they were exhibiting reckless driving habits. I feel like we're his only customer and I know that is not the truth but he has spoiled us. 😊
I have been in the warehouse game for over 30 years and I have been around some good techs and some really good techs but Paul is very exceptional. If we were to get a new fleet of PIVs I would want him to give all my drivers a course in the upkeeping and driving of the machinery.
Service is what sells and separates the good companies from the not-so-good companies. The service Paul sells is very high. I appreciate him."
Worksite Wins
James Patterson
Service Manager, Atlas Bobcat - Wauconda
Review:
“...Very knowledgeable..."
"James and the service department are very responsive and worked with me to get my units up and going at critical times. The service tech was very knowledgeable and explained what he was doing to get me going and other repairs that we should have done in the shop at a later time. THANK YOU JAMES and service team!!"
HUMAN RESOURCES
Tax Season is here!
You can access your W2 through Paylocity in early January. Didn’t receive your W2 in the mail? You’re likely registered for paperless delivery!
Need to check your “Paperless” status?
You can find the Paperless Opt In/Out feature in the mobile app or through the Self- Service “Pay” section.
1. Log in to Paylocity Mobile Application.
2. Navigate to Paperless section in User Profile.
Paylocity General Housekeeping:
The HR Team would kindly ask everyone to review your personal information in Paylocity and make updates as necessary. Accurate data helps us get important information to you in a timely manner.
Is your address correct?
Do you have an updated phone number and email address listed?
Do you have an emergency contact listed?
Principal Account Access
Please use this guide to enroll in your new 401(k) account:
Make note of the following:
Information provided to Principal is directly from Paylocity. In the event there is no match during your enrollment, it’s likely because you have inaccurate personal information in Paylocity. Please contact HRGroup@atlaslift.com for a resolve.
Your ID number will be your SSN.
Once logged in, you will be asked to complete a variety of tasks. You can complete now or wait until later – the tasks will remain on your dashboard of “to-dos.”
As a reminder, your balance will show “zero.” Balances will not transfer over from OneAmerica until early April.
Holiday Calendar for 2025 is posted:
MARKETING
Get Social with Us!📲
We've been busy on social media, and we want YOU to be a part of it!
From behind-the-scenes looks to exciting updates, we're sharing all kinds of awesome content across our platforms!
All socials are linked below - check us out!
PET SPOTLIGHT
Talented Trickster
Meet Ace, a clever and charismatic pup who never misses a chance to show off his talents! This bundle of energy can speak and spin on command, proving he's as smart as he is charming! But his true weakness? Peanut butter—the ultimate treat of choice. 🥜
At just 3 years old, Ace is a star who brings energy, charm, and plenty of tail wags wherever he goes with his buddy, Carlos Thomas! 🐶
Chirpy Consultant
Introducing Tiko, also know as the Green Blob! 💚 At 9 years old, he has developed a personality as vibrant and his feathers. When he's not pacing the top of his cage or perfecting his smoke alarm impression, he's busy sampling food from every plate (don't tell him everyone is eating the same meal!)
Tiko is quite the chatterbox, charming everyone with phrases like "Hi, Tiko!", "Pretty, pretty, pretty birdie", "goodnight baby bird", and other incoherent gibberish. His talents don't stop there—he can spin, wave, spread his wings, sleep on one foot, wave and say hello, and even give kisses! His true passion, though, is supervising his owner, Sarah LaVigna, on her car repairs, making phone calls to the Toyota Parts Department, and ensuring every online order is up to par. With enough time, this little guy might just rebuild a car all on his own! 🔧
Snack Seekers
Meet the dynamic duo of Josh Thompson:
Shelby, the 8-year-old black lab, and Anya, the 7-year-old treat enthusiast!
Shelby has a love for blueberries and an unstoppable passion for chasing squirrels! 🫐🐿️ Anya, on the other hand, is an expert at begging for biscuits! Her charming eyes and sweet demeanor make it impossible to say no, and she's always ready to score her next tasty reward! 🦴
Together, these two make the perfect pair! 🐾
Snack Snatcher
Say hello to Bolek, the two-year-old cat with an insatiable love for anything edible and an expert level stretching technique! Whether he's lounging lazily or begging Filip Papierz for snacks with his big, golden eyes, Bolek knows how to capture hearts! 😻
When he's not napping, he's likely plotting his next snack attack—because anything edible is fair game! 😋
Share the Furry Love!
Give your pet the spotlight in our next newsletter!
[Any pets *not featured* in this edition of the Atlas newsletter will be shown on an upcoming newsletter!]
Atlas on the RC Fast Track 💨🏁
Ryan Ratzlaff | Sales Manager, Badger | New Berlin, WI
When he’s not managing forklift sales, Ryan is chasing speed on the RC racetrack! From national events to local competitions, he’s found the perfect way to fuel his passion for performance—both on and off the clock. Here’s what he had to say about his need for speed beyond the workweek!
"Yep, that’s right—I race RC cars in my spare time. After spending years as a forklift technician, I still haven’t been able to kick the technician out of me! I got into this hobby about three years ago, and it really allows me to hang out with friends at the racetracks. But more importantly, I still get to turn wrenches on my cars and look for more ways to find speed.
Now that you’ve read the first paragraph, I know you’re all thinking… “Ryan is one big nerd!” Well, you’re right—but let me explain! There’s a lot that goes into setting up these cars to perform at their peak, from spring setups, camber, and caster adjustments to dialing in the correct gearing and tire prep. I get a smile on my face just thinking about it!
I’ve been fortunate enough to run some national events, such as the RC Chili Bowl in Tulsa, OK, as well as the Midwest Dirt Oval Nationals. Most weekends, you can find me at one of my local tracks: Attitude RC Raceway or Trackside Hobbies. I’ve picked up some awesome sponsors along the way, such as Carpy’s Print Company, which supplies me with all my killer wraps, and Shark RC Bodies.
I’m lucky to have my wife, Holly, and my children supporting me in my nerdiness.
So, while forklifts are always on my mind during the week, spending weekends with friends, getting my family involved, and trying not to finish last is a great way to recharge for another workweek!"
Anniversaries🎉
JANUARY - MARCH
Atlas Q1 Newsletter Raffle!
Want a chance to win a gift card? If you've read this far, you're already one step closer! Answer the following question:
What day should you NOT show up to work in May for Memorial Day? Hint: it's somewhere in the newsletter. 😉
*Answers will be submitted into a randomized raffle. One entry per person.
Q4 Prize Winners 🏆
Daniel Nytes - Brooklyn Park, MN
Terrell Nelson - Bedford Park, IL
Bob Matula - Elk Grove Village, IL
Tom Sromek - New Berlin, WI
Michael Miser - Yorkville, IL
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