Quarter 1: 2026 NEWSLETTER
- Tiffany Ligay
- 6 hours ago
- 5 min read
Save The Date
2026 COOKOUT SCHEDULE 🍴
ATLAS TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING
MAY 15 | |
MAY 19 | |
MAY 20 |
ATLAS BADGER TOYOTALIFT
JUNE 4 |
ATLAS FIRST ACCESS
JUNE 5 | |
JUNE 9 |
ATLAS BOBCAT
JUNE 16 | |
JUNE 17 | |
JUNE 23 | |
JULY 8 | |
JULY 14 | |
JULY 15 |
FOOD TRUCKS
JULY 21 | JULY 23 | JULY 28 |
ATLAS
SUMMER BASH
June 19, 2026 - MN
CHS Field | St. Paul, MN
August 14, 2026 - IL
Wintrust Field | Schaumburg, IL
ATLAS
SOX NIGHT 2026
Guaranteed Rate Field | Chicago, IL
September 17, 2026
ATLAS
HOLIDAY PARTY
December 5, 2026 - IL
Renaissance Hotel | Schaumburg, IL
January 16, 2027 - MN
Punch Bowl Social | Minneapolis, MN
Upcoming Days Off
Memorial Day
Monday, May 25th, 2026
New & Noteworthy
A Legacy 50 Years in the Making
Congratulations to our very own Dealer Principal, Al Rawson, on 50 years of excellence!
From starting as a painter to becoming president of Atlas, Al's journey is a testament to hard work, integrity, and dedication. His leadership inspires us all and continues to leave a lasting impact on our company, team, customers, and the material handling industry.
Toyota Material Handling recently honored this extraordinary achievement with a special gala tribute video celebrating his remarkable tenure.
Check out the video! ⤵️
🏆 Celebrating Outstanding Achievements at Atlas! 🎉
We’re thrilled to share some outstanding recognition for Atlas, reflecting the hard work and dedication of our entire team.
Atlas Badger Toyotalift proudly received the Sales Excellence Award.
Atlas Toyota Material Handling was honored with the Sales Elite Award, the Parts Excellence Award, and the prestigious President’s Award.
Congratulations to Jim Flanagan, recognized as Sales Manager of the Year for his outstanding leadership and dedication.
These awards celebrate the excellence, teamwork, and commitment that define Atlas.
Let’s take a moment to celebrate these achievements and continue driving success together!
ASEC Certified
Shoutout to our technicians once again for achieving ASEC Certification! 🙌🏻
Thank you for your dedication and commitment to 5S and the Kaizen-driven culture.
ASEC Certification will continue to Bedford Park and New Berlin later this year.
Congratulations!
SERVICE & PARTS
MASTER TECHNICIAN CERTIFIED
BATAVIA
LOGAN CRISCIONE
DARA LISA THONGVANH
ANDY WIATR
BEDFORD PARK
JAKUB KUKULAK
BRIAN MORAN
KACPER TYRALA
ELK GROVE VILLAGE
ETHAN RIGGLE JOSE CHAVEZ
KEVIN MEEGAN MATT SHERRILL
OMAR BUSTOS BRANDON SOTO
MIGUEL RUBIO QUINN AHEARN
SAID SALAZAR SHAUN DAVIS
MASTER TECHNICIAN BRONZE
BROOKLYN PARK
CHAN VANG
BYRON
DANIEL NYTES
NEW BERLIN
HILARIO MORA JR
MASTER TECHNICIAN SILVER
NEW BERLIN
DAN MARQUARDT
GREG WHITE
JOE LUNN
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Role / Title Updates
JANUARY - MARCH 2026
ATMH
Ashley Waggoner
Credit Associate > Senior Credit Associate
Elk Grove Village
Chan Vang
Shop Technician > Lead Shop Technician
Brooklyn Park
FIRST ACCESS
Bryan Palmer
Shop Technician > Field Technician
Bedford Park
BOBCAT
Amanda Braschnewitz
Parts Counter Associate > Parts Lead
Elk Grove Village
Jonathan Sinde
Utility Technician > Technician
Mokena
Edward Muniz
Utility Technician > Technician
Elk Grove Village
RETIREMENT
Tim Michonski - Elk Grove Village
"I will cherish the memories we made side by side.
This team has been more like family - and I'm so grateful for every moment. It's been an honor to work beside such wonderful people.
A truly great team is hard to find...difficult to part with, and impossible to forget.
Thank you all for making work feel like a community. Wishing you all the best - always."
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
Customer Commitment
Michael Miser & Kelly Herbert
Sales Representative, Service Manager, Atlas Bobcat | Yorkville
Review:
“...Making sure my equipment is always up and running..."
"I've gotten multiple pieces of equipment from Atlas with the help of Michael, who always goes the extra mile to make sure I have what I need, as well as Kelly up at the front desk, making sure my equipment is up and running. Great dealer!"
Trusted Teamwork
Jeremy Johnson
Sales Representative, Atlas Bobcat | Mokena
Review:
“...Someone we trust to get it done right..."
"Jeremy has handled our equipment needs for years and has been excellent to work with. He stays on top of every detail and consistently finds solutions when issues arise. Reliable, responsive, and someone we trust to get it done right."
Training Triumph
Jaime Munguia
Corporate Trainer, Atlas Toyota Material Handling | Elk Grove Village
Review:
“...I learned a lot and feel more confident..."
"Great forklift course! The instructor was very professional, clear, and patient. I learned a lot and feel more confident operating safely. Highly recommend."
HUMAN RESOURCES
Benefits Open Enrollment – Coming in Early May!
Keep an eye out for information regarding your Atlas Benefits. Open Enrollment is your time to make changes for the entire Plan Year. All plans renew effective June 1st.
Paylocity will be your place to enroll. You will receive a notification in your email when it’s open!
MARKETING
TMH Lift the Community Day
Atlas Toyota Material Handling will once again participate in Toyota Material Handling's
Lift the Community Day on Friday, June 26th!
This annual initiative brings our team together to support local organizations through volunteer efforts and community-focused projects. It’s a great opportunity for our team to give back and make a positive impact in the communities we serve.
This year, we will be partnering with United Way and Maxwell's Toy Box.
Stay tuned for more details!
Help Us Complete the Atlas HUB Staff Directory!
Missing a photo or want to update your current photo?
Submit yours quickly and easily using this Microsoft Form:
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*The Atlas HUB is an internal-only website. Photos are not used for any purposes beyond the staff directory.
PET SPOTLIGHT
Meet the Garden Guru! 🍃
Diesel, 3 years old, takes his landscaping duties very seriously and is all about pulling his weight around the house!
After a hard day of trimming bushes in the yard, he loves to cool down with his pal, Kyle Pones, and his favorite treat...ice cubes. 🧊
Meet the Tiny Explorer! 😎
At 7 or 8 years old, Fred is living the good life as a rescue from Wisconsin!
He loves snuggling with his favorite stuffed bear (which is almost as big as he is), chomping on Milk-Bones, and going on walks and car rides with his dad, Anthony Beyer!
Meet the Chaos Coordinator! 🐾
At just about 12 months old, Dempsey, the Chocolate Lab, is full of energy and a certified Tug-of-War legend! He loves chasing balls, playing with his herding ball, teasing the indoor cats, and chomping on anything in reach, from toys to pillows.
After all that fun, he loves to unwind with John Geimer and his favorite treats of all time, deer antlers! 🦌
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!]
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 is the date of Lift the Community Day 2026? Hint: The answer is somewhere in the newsletter. 😉
*Answers will be submitted to a randomized raffle. One entry per person.
Q4 Prize Winners 🏆
Megan Litas-Tecza | Elk Grove Village |
Michael Claney | Batavia |
Angela Warren | Brooklyn Park |
Korey Fricke | New Berlin |
Freddy Villa | Bobcat - Elk Grove Village |