Quarter 2: 2026 NEWSLETTER
- Tiffany Ligay
- Jul 6
- 5 min read
Save The Date
FOOD TRUCKS
JULY 21 | JULY 23 | JULY 28 |
ATLAS
SUMMER BASH
August 14, 2026
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
Labor Day
Monday, September 7th
Off the Clock
Your quick look at upcoming concerts, community events, and local happenings for summer!
Elk Grove Village
July 4th: Jake Owen
July 16th: Fitz and The Tantrums
July 17th: Foreigner
July 21st: Smash Mouth
July 28th: Air Supply
Rotary Fest
July 15th - July 19th
Brooklyn Park
2026 Farmers Market: July 8 - October 7
New Berlin
2026 Farmers Market: May - October
Illinois Festival Guide | Minnesota Festival Guide | Wisconsin Festival Guide |
New & Noteworthy
Leveling Up Our Safety Skills
Safety remains a top priority across Atlas. On May 5, Atlas Badger ToyotaLift hosted an Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Training, where 11 associates earned their two-year certification. The hands-on training equipped participants with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively in emergencies, helping strengthen safety across our workplace and community.
SERVICE & PARTS
MASTER TECHNICIAN BRONZE
ELK GROVE VILLAGE
PATRICK TURNER
SARAH LAVIGNA
BRANDON SOTO
BEDFORD PARK
ZACH BURTON
RICHARD MIRABELLA
GINO CUKALE
CODY KRAWCZYK
JOSEPH HENNESSY
PATRICK NUGENT
BROOKLYN PARK
ADAM ZIMMERMAN
BYRON
DERRICK MATHESON
NEW BERLIN
BRADLEY SPRY
JOSHUA MARKER
MARK JOHNSTON
PHIL RINN
MASTER TECHNICIAN SILVER
ELK GROVE VILLAGE
STEVE JUNKER
PARTS PROFESSIONAL SILVER
BATAVIA
MICHAEL CLANEY
SAMUEL GONZALEZ
Did We Miss Something?
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Role / Title Updates
APRIL - JUNE 2026
ATMH
Chris Warner
Customer Relationship Manager > Customer Service Sales Manager
Elk Grove Village
Bryan Peterson
Rental Manager > Senior Rental Manager
Bedford Park
Phil McCollum
Service Writer > Rental Manager
Elk Grove Village
Jake Saxton
Shop Technician > Road Technician
Brooklyn Park
BOBCAT
German Villanueva
Utility Technician > Shop Technician
Yorkville
Alex Kierl
Utility Technician > Shop Technician
West Chicago
RETIREMENT
Kevin Bjick - Brooklyn Park
Tim Anderson - Elk Grove Village
Christopher Kaste - Bedford Park
Brian Soderstrom - Bobcat
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
Customer Connection
Tom Sromek
Account Manager, Atlas Badger | New Berlin
Review:
“...Went that extra step..."
"Tom Sromek is the epitome of professionalism. We spoke today, got to the point of what was needed, and went that extra step to make sure my company felt we were appreciated."
Service Standouts
Dave Roney
Service/Parts Manager, Atlas Bobcat | Mokena
Review:
“...Best in Chicagoland..."
"Best around, love the boys for all they do. Dave runs a nice shop. Best in Chicagoland."
Trusted Team
Will Heinisch & Jonathan Weber
Branch Manager & Parts Manager, Atlas Bobcat | DeKalb
Review:
“...I refer everyone I know..."
"This is the place to get equipment. The people are great and understanding of the needs of the industry. Specifically, Jonathan and Will are great to deal with. I've been going here for years and will continue to do so. I refer everyone I know."
HUMAN RESOURCES
Job Opportunities at Atlas
Stay in the loop on current job openings across all Atlas locations!
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.
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.
Benefits Open Enrollment 2026 is officially closed!
Now that open enrollment has closed, it is an important time to check your named beneficiaries in Paylocity! Do you have an emergency contact listed? Check your Paylocity record and make sure all of your information is up to date!
MARKETING
TMH Lift the Community Day
A few hours can make a lasting impact. 💙
This year's Lift the Community Day brought Atlas associates together to make a meaningful impact where we live and work.
Together, we assembled 2,250 care kits for children, students, and families in our communities through partnerships with Maxwell's Toy Box and United Way.
Thank you to everyone who volunteered and helped make a difference. Your time, teamwork, and generosity continue to show what Atlas is all about.
Thank you to everyone who volunteered and helped make this year's Lift the Community Day another record-breaking success!
The Idea Lab
Have an idea, a customer FAQ you hear all the time, or a recent equipment sale worth sharing? We want to hear it!
The Idea Lab is a new way to share ideas, customer insights, equipment deliveries, frequently asked questions, and popular service or parts requests, as well as other key updates. It gives the Marketing team a direct line into what’s happening across Atlas so we can turn everyday moments into timely, engaging content for social media and blog posts, keeping Atlas active, relevant, and ahead of trends in the material handling industry.
If there’s something we should know, submit it through the form below and help us better tell the Atlas story!
PET SPOTLIGHT
Meet Banjo, the 5-year-old French Bulldog. Banjo’s favorite treats include bacon and pup cups, and when he’s not enjoying a snack, you can find him chasing minnows at the cabin or catching up on his naps with Carmon Titus.
Safe to say, Banjo has the work-life balance thing figured out. 💤
Josie is a 7-year-old pup who definitely knows how to strike a pose on the Lake Michigan lakefront trail after a long walk with Bryan Nagel. 📸
After her walks, she winds down with her favorite treat...Greenies! 🦴
Chase is a 5-and-a-half-month-old pup full of energy, curiosity, and puppy chaos! ✨
If he finds something on the ground, it’s fair game for a little treat. 👀 When he’s not on snack patrol, Chase is all about fetch, zoomies, and chasing after his next big adventure with Bradley Spry!
This is Cash, a 3-year-old boat buddy who’s all about life on the water. His claim to fame came when he won Bill Bezenar $10, and the name Cash just stuck ever since. 💰
His “fine dining” preference includes night crawlers on a spinner rig. When he’s not supervising the action, he’s swimming and riding along in the live well like he’s part of the crew. 🎣
This is Luna.
Ken Kapela’s official statement:
“My dogs have issues; we shouldn’t advertise it.”
We’ll just leave it at that. 😜
This is Obi, a pup with some serious main character energy. 😎
Bacon treats are the best thing ever, playing fetch with Jose Beltran is serious business, and yes, he will absolutely pause mid-chaos to check himself out in the mirror like he knows he looks good (he's right!). ✨
Miss Lorna Doone is bringing full main-character energy to this month’s Pet Spotlight. 🐾✨
Sweet, stylish, and undeniably cute, she’s the kind of pup who can melt hearts without even trying.
Lorna will be turning 3 this Fourth of July, and she's happiest when she's out hiking new trails and splashing through lakes and creeks with Alex Kierl. After a day of adventure, she's always ready for any treat she can get her paws on. 🦴
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 🎉
APRIL - JUNE
Atlas Q2 Newsletter Raffle!
Want a chance to win a gift card? If you've read this far, you're already one step closer!
Answers will be submitted to a randomized raffle. One entry per person.
Q1 Raffle Winners 🏆
Ruben Valdez | Elk Grove Village |
Bob Mann | Bedford Park |
Travis Perkins | Brooklyn Park |
Noah Janowski | New Berlin |
Jason Cichon | Bobcat - West Chicago |