Quarter 2: 2025 NEWSLETTER

Tiffany Ligay
Jul 9, 2025
7 min read

Updated: Jul 25, 2025

Save The Date

ELK GROVE VILLAGE	BEDFORD PARK	BROOKLYN PARK
JULY 9	JULY 10	JULY 15

ATLAS

SOX NIGHT 2025

Guaranteed Rate Field | Chicago, IL

August 8, 2025

RSVP

ATLAS

SUMMER BASH 2025

CHS Field | St. Paul, MN

August 22, 2025

RSVP

ATLAS

HOLIDAY PARTY

Renaissance Hotel | Schaumburg, IL

December 13, 2025

Details Coming Soon

Upcoming Days Off

Labor Day

Monday, September 1st

TMH Lift the Community Day

On June 27th, our team proudly participated in Toyota Material Handling's Lift the Community Day in partnership with United Way. Together, we assembled 600 snack kits in Elk Grove Village, 150 winter supply kits in New Berlin, and 250 back-to-school kits in Brooklyn Park, totaling 1,000 kits!

Thank you to everyone who had a chance to join us. Your time and effort made a real difference for families in need across our communities.

SALES

Top Performers (Q2)

Q1 TOP PERFORMERS

Top 3 Order Revenue

#1 Steve Wharrie

#2 Rebecca Suarez

#3 Scott Malin

Top 3 Order Volume

#1 Ken Kapela

#2 Chris Warner

#3 Gary Damato

SERVICE

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SUBMIT NEWS

Role / Title Updates

APRIL - JUNE 2025

ATMH

Noe Antunez --- Shop Mechanic to Shop Supervisor - Elk Grove Village, IL

Shannon Honn --- Service Office Support to Fleet Admin - Elk Grove Village, IL

Brian Palmer --- Shop Mechanic to Field Mechanic - Brooklyn Park, MN

Holden Linder --- Shop Mechanic to Field Mechanic - Byron, MN

John Sundeen --- Customer Relationship Manager to Account Manager - Brooklyn Park, MN

Badger

Elliot McNew --- Field Mechanic to Lead Field Mechanic - New Berlin, WI

Jerry Retzlaff --- Field Mechanic to Lead Field Mechanic - New Berlin, WI

Gregory White --- Field Mechanic to Lead Field Mechanic - New Berlin, WI

Bradley Spry --- Field Mechanic to Lead Field Mechanic - New Berlin, WI

WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING

Customer Cheers

Bryan Peterson

Rental Manager, Atlas First Access | Bedford Park

Review:

“...The experience was top-notch..."

"Outstanding Rental Service!

I recently rented a forklift from Bryan Peterson, and the entire experience was top-notch from start to finish. Bryan is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, making the rental process quick and hassle-free. He took the extra time to understand my needs and recommended the perfect equipment for the job.

The forklift was in excellent condition—clean, well-maintained, and operated flawlessly throughout the duration of our project. Delivery and pickup were prompt and right on schedule, which helped keep our operations running smoothly.

What really stood out was the level of customer service!

Highly recommend Atlas to anyone looking or reliable, efficient, and friendly forklift rental services. I will definitely be using them again!"

HUMAN RESOURCES

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.”

Looking for a New Opportunity at Atlas?

Stay in the loop on current job openings across all Atlas locations!

To view available positions, head to The Hub and click on Job Openings.

You’ll be redirected to Paylocity, where you can browse and apply.

Whether you're exploring a new path or know someone who’d be a great fit, be sure to check back often—new roles are posted regularly!

Holiday Calendar for 2025 is posted:

View Calendar

MARKETING

✨That SUMMER Feeling🍹

The 2025 Summer Bash was a day full of great food, good vibes, and even better company!

This year, we made it truly unforgettable with a record-breaking crowd of 780 attendees!

Check out the album to relive all the fun! 😎⬇️

BROWSE GALLERY

PET SPOTLIGHT

Popcorn Patroller

At 8 years old, Ziva is a part-time driveway patroller, a full-time couch potato, and a proud popcorn enthusiast! 🍿

She's got a fierce bark for delivery trucks, but when it comes to hardwood floors and loud noises...Let's just say she'd rather not. Ziva may not be the bravest pup on the block, but she is certainly the most adored—especially by her favorite human, Becca Hurst. 💞

Drama Doge

Meet Yoshi, a 5-year-old Shiba Inu with a big personality and even bigger opinions. At 54 pounds, he's not your average Shiba, and he makes sure everyone knows it by screaming at, well...everything. Much sass. 🎤

He's not much for tricks, but he's a pro at stealing hearts, invading personal space, and begging for endless snuggles. His favorite treat is peanut butter, but honestly, he'll eat about anything (including the carpet and kids toys). Attention is his love language, and Yoshi makes sure he gets plenty of it from his owner, Brian Palmer. 🐶

Snack Squad

Meet Murphy and Ellie, the two adorable pups of Matt Meier with very different vibes, but equally lovable charm! 🐾

Murphy (left) is 8 years old and lives for peanut butter and the thrill of the chase, especially if bunnies are involved. This energetic guy is always ready for an adventure (or a snack). 🦴

Ellie (right) is 9 years old and prefers a peaceful life. She's happiest soaking up the sun and enjoying anything edible. These two are the perfect pair!

Wheat Thin Warrior

Meet Livi, the 1-year-old Bull Mastiff who's all about naps, snacks, and snuggles! 💤 She's got a major weakness for Wheat Thins, and zero interest in tricks (sleeping is definitely her true talent).

Livi is a special girl, rocking life with one eye due to a nasty infection, but that hasn't slowed her down one bit! She's a true expert at begging CJ Collingbourne for treats—because who can say no to that sweet face? 🥰

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!]

SHARE MY PAW-SOME PET!

Supra-Charged Dreams 🛠️

Sarah LaVigna | Office Associate & Receptionist | Elk Grove Village, IL

Corporate by day, mechanic by night! What started with a high school budget and a Celica Supra has grown into a serious passion. Here’s a look at Sarah's ongoing journey with these iconic cars.

"As a gearhead, I have become not only a mechanic, but also a photographer, amateur racecar driver, and fabricator! Owning an A70 MK3 Supra has challenged my creativity and sanity over the last 4 years. My first “cool” car was an A60 MK2 1985 Celica Supra P-type. I fell in love with everything about that car! I was in high school at the time and could not afford to bring my Supra to a shop for repairs, which it surely needed at over 30 years old, so I started my journey of learning how to fix my own cars to save money. This journey rapidly progressed into an obsession that would forever shape my career and lifestyle, and influenced my degree choice in college! I recently graduated with my Associate’s in Automotive Service Technology this past May. I have owned 7 Supras during the last 8 years, 2 of which I still own currently. What better way to record these years' worth of progress and building than to take stunning photos on a Canon R series?

My favorite part about this hobby is watching the progression of my cars and knowing that I performed all the work by myself in my driveway. The sense of pride and accomplishment is truly unmatched! The memories and smiles that this hobby has brought me over the years is priceless. The JDM culture is undeniably admirable, from chassis and frames slammed into the ground riding 2 inches above the asphalt, to cramming in motors from different cars to retrofitting parts to “make it work”. The car community is full of young adults building and chasing their dreams and supporting each other along the way. It is more like a “family” than a “community”- Community can’t be spelled without “unity”!

Owning my A70 Supra has brought many challenges my way in terms of parts pricing and availability, as well as almost 40 years’ worth of road grime, heat cycles, and seized fasteners to make component removal all the more difficult. Most serviceable parts are no longer available and few affordable options for aftermarket support exist, proving this chassis to be difficult to maintain. Moving to custom fabrication to make my own parts and components has stretched my capabilities of creativity and helped me to build this car- all on a college budget!

This summer I am finishing up a 2JZ-GE engine that I am converting to NA-T (turbo) and will be installing it in the winter during down season. With bored-out cylinders, forged pistons and rods, Haltech engine management, and classic Toyota reliability, my A70 MK3 Supra will be ready to take on anyone at the track next year. Once the 2JZ MK3 is done, I will continue working on my supercharged 1UZ-FE A60 MK2 Supra!"