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Quarter 2: 2022 NEWSLETTER

Zach Thielbar


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UPCOMING DAYS OFF




LABOR DAY

Monday, Sept. 5










 

NEW & NOTEWORTHY


We're Pretty Outstanding


Bryan Nagel, Account Manager (ATMH) receives award for Outstanding Performance by Combilift.

Bryan Nagel, Account Manager at ATMH receives the Combilift award for Outstanding Performance.


This award is in recognition of efforts in promoting and supporting the Combilift product range in 2021. Nagel was chosen out of a pool of 100+ dealer sales personnel in Illinois, Michigan and Northern Indiana. Nagel was nominated by Atlas' Combilift representative, Dave McCann, who had this to share: “Bryan is being recognized for his partnership, perseverance and professionalism.”


Congratulations, Bryan! 🎉

 

"Sweet Swingin' Billy Williams" to Sign at Summer Bash


Former Chicago Cubs player & National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, Billy Williams will sign at this year's Summer Bash in Illinois.


Over an 18-season big league career (1959-76) – 16 spent with the Cubs – Williams had 2,711 hits, a .290 batting average, 426 home runs, hit 20 or more home runs 13 straight seasons and once held the National League record for consecutive games played with 1,117.


RSVP to Summer Bash (IL) for your chance to meet Billy Williams!




 

All Fired Up for Summer Fun!🔥



 

LET'S PARTY!



ATLAS

SUMMER BASH

ILLINOIS


Wintrust Field | Schaumburg, IL
August, 12 @ 6 PM - 10 PM

RSVP BY JULY 29




 

ATLAS

SUMMER BASH

MINNESOTA



CHS Field | St. Paul, MN
August, 20 @ 6 PM - 10 PM

RSVP BY AUGUST 5





 


NIGHT AT THE

SOX GAME


September 22 @ 7 p.m.
Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox


**Keep an eye out for RSVP details at the end of July




 

Atlas Role/Title Updates


  • Austin Tellez - From Building Maintenance to Floor Cleaning Demonstrator (ATMH)

  • Eric VonDissen - From Parts Counter to Parts Manager (ATMH)

  • Jason Vavra - From Used Equipment Manager to Director of Used Equipment (ATMH)

  • Jeff Olsen - From Service Writer to Branch Supervisor (AFA)

  • Jeff Stone - From National Accounts Sales Manager to Director of National Account Sales (ATMH)

  • Jesse Peterson - From Service Parts Counter to Parts Warehouse Supervisor (ATMH)

  • Jim Flanagan - From Sales Manager to Director of Territory Sales (ATMH)

  • Joshua Rivera - From Shipping & Receiving Associate to Parts Driver (ATMH)

  • Kelly Herbert - From Parts Counter Associate to Parts Manager (Bobcat)

  • Matt Sobacki - From Sales Manager to Director of Sales (Bobcat)

  • Michael Hixson - From Mechanic to Service Lead Technician (AFA)

  • Ramiro Olvera - From Shipping & Receiving Associate to Parts Counter (ATMH)

  • Steve Herbert - From Corporate Service Manager to Director of Operations (Bobcat)

  • Tim Davoren - From Customer Service Sales Manager to Director of Customer Service Sales (ATMH)

  • Tom Overlin - From Sales Representative to Director of Atlas International (AI)


We love to invest in our associates: New position openings will be updated frequently on TheAtlasHub.com > Job Openings. Apply online or contact the Human Resources Department.

 

SALES


Top Performers (Q2)

Q2 TOP PERFORMERS

Top 3 Revenue

#1 Pat Cranley

#2 Ken Kapela

#3 Kevin Finn

Top 3 Orders Placed

​​#1 Ken Kapela

#2 Robert Nemeth

#3 Chris Warner

 

Say CHEESE!😁


We need equipment photos!

In order to stay competitive with local dealerships, we need YOUR help!





What other dealers are doing:

Let's do better!

Examples:

  • Equipment (sold/rented by Atlas)

  • Equipment being serviced by Atlas

  • Before/after projects

  • Any other images highlighting how Atlas helps our customers


OR email Marketing


 

SERVICE

Toyota Silver

Aaron Gordhamer - Brooklyn Park

Chris Maher - Bedford Park

Danny Burton - Bedford Park

Josh Tokarczyk - Bedford Park

Mike Birks - Bedford Park

Rick Olsen - Bedford Park

Shawn Kuhn - Bedford Park

Toyota Bronze

Miguel Hernandez - Bedford Park

Mike Hilbert - Bedford Park

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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING



5-Star Associate:

Javier De Santiago

Shop Technician, ATMH


Review:


"It's a pleasure having Javier at our facility working on our forklifts....Thank you for assigning him to us!"

"Just wanted to reach out and commend the great work we have been receiving from Javier. His positive attitude and passion should not go unnoticed. It's a pleasure having Javier at our facility working on our forklifts. He goes out of his way to clean and continue to maintain our equipment. Thank you for assigning him to us!"


 

5-Star Associate:

Greg Zimmerman

Field Technician, Bobcat


Review:


"...you're awesome and very knowledgeable...Glad we have you to do our service and repairs!!!"

"I want to thank Greg from the Atlas Bobcat road service crew. Greg, you’re awesome and very knowledgeable at what you do at keeping our equipment up and running like it’s new again for action fence!!! Glad we have you to do our service and repairs!!!"


 

HUMAN RESOURCES


FAQs

(Click arrows to expand for answers)

Where can I find our current job openings? And how can I share them with a potential candidate?

All of our open positions are listed through our Careers Page link. The link is located on Paylocity Self-Service or The Hub and can be shared with others.

I reached my anniversary, but I don’t see my new vacation balance in Paylocity. Why?

How do I update my address, tax withholdings or direct deposit?

Can you change my 401(k) contribution for me?

Where can I find what medical/dental/vision plan I have?

How do I change my beneficiary?


 

Our Turn to Ask Questions!

Have you registered for your OneAmerica 401(k) account?

Did you know that OneAmerica offers a Customer Protection Promise? *


What is the OneAmerica Promise?

It is a promise that if participants keep their employer-sponsored retirement account secure, OneAmerica will reimburse their account for any losses that occur as a result of fraud or unauthorized activity.


Actions for the Customer Protection Promise to apply:

  • Register for online account access at www.oaretirement.com

  • Review account regularly

  • Immediately report any suspected identify theft or unauthorized activity

  • Keep contact information up to date

  • Practice safe computing habits and keep account information confident and secure

*OneAmerica reserves the right to modify or withdraw the Promise at any time and in its sole discretion. The Promise does not apply to those accounts held, managed or otherwise administered by third parties such as third-party administrators or self-directed brokerage accounts.


OneAmerica now offers a Mobile App! Download and register today!


 

MARKETING

Relish the Summer—Chicago-Styled 🌭


Free Admission! Limited Availability.

Tickets updated frequently on the HUB at TheAtlasHub.com/ChicagoDogs.

 

RETIREMENT COMMEMORATION





Timothy Bey

HONORING 26 YEARS
FLOOR CLEANING TECHNICIAN (AFA)








Kyle Thill

HONORING 38 YEARS
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS (ATMH)









Bonnie McKendrick

HONORING 49 YEARS
SENIOR SALES COORDINATOR (ATMH)







Doreen Rita

HONORING 25 YEARS
PARTS COUNTER ASSOCIATE (AFA)





Gary Klein

HONORING 38 YEARS
VICE PRESIDENT OF ATLAS INTERNATIONAL


John Rowe

HONORING 24 YEARS
NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER (ATMH)

Greg Davis

HONORING 4 YEARS
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGER (ATMH)

 

PET SPOTLIGHT


Meet Beau

Paul Tobin, Technician (Bobcat - Elk Grove)

Paul's 4-year-old mini Aussie is looking like a real Beau-ty. 😍










Meet Hondo

Brian Nelson, Parts Manager (ATMH - Brooklyn Park)


We're one-Hondo percent in love with this 3-month-old German Shorthaired Pointer. 💯









Meet Atlas

Eric Howland, Shop Lead Tech (AFA - Bedford Park)

Our #1 fan! Atlas is a 2-year-old Great Dane named after the greatest company EVER. 😎













Share the Furry Love!

Have your pet spotlighted in the next employee newsletter!




 

COMMUNITY EVENTS


American Canyon


Movies in the Park

Friday, July 22 @ 8pm

Check out some food vendors and watch a superhero movie in the park!




S’mores and Meteors

Saturday, July 30 @ 8pm

This one-time a year event includes music, s’mores, and a night of learning about astronomy.




 

Batavia & West Chicago


Geneva Classic Car Show

Thursdays, July - Aug. @ 5pm

Car collectors show off their vintage rides with some 1950s music in the background.





West Chicago Food Festival

Saturday, August 27 @ 4pm

Visit the historic downtown West Chicago area for food, music, and games!



 

Bedford Park


Twilight Tunes at Brookfield Zoo

Fridays & Saturdays, July @ 7pm

Relax at the Brookfield Zoo with a fun weekend concert event!



 

Brooklyn Park


Open Streets MPLS 2022 West Broadway

Saturday, September 10 @ 11am

Spend a day in the city walking around the open West Broadway Street where there will be local artists, businesses, and artisan market vendors.



 

Byron


Bear Cave Summer Concert Series

Wednesdays, July @ 6:30pm

Listen to music and enjoy the scenery at this free summer concert series in Bear Cave.





 

Elk Grove Village


Oktoberfest

Saturday, Sept 16 & Sunday, Sept 17

Eat traditional German food, play games, and have fun with other family friendly activities at Elk Grove Village’s annual Oktoberfest.




5th Annual Summer Celebration Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show

Saturday, Sept 23 @ 10am

Check out cool cars, trucks, and motorcycles!



 

Merrillville


Porter County Fair

Saturday, September 23rd

The Porter County Fair will have live music, games, and food!



 

Mokena


Frankfort Fall Festival

September 3-5 @ 9am - 6pm

The 54th year of the Frankfort Fall Festival will have carnival games, food, and craft booths






 

Wauconda


Truck Off

Saturday, September 10 @ 5pm - 10pm

A spend a day enjoying the food truck festival with live music on McHenry County fair grounds.







 

Yorkville


Yorkville River Fest

July 15 - 16

Eat food, listen to country music, and have fun with more family friendly events on the river!





Yorkville Hometown Days

September 1- 4th

Includes contests, craft show, and a classic car show!





 

ANNIVERSARIES

APRIL - JUNE


 

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