Quarter 4: 2024 NEWSLETTER
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ATLAS
HOLIDAY PARTY
Pinstripes Edina | MN
January 25, 2025
ATLAS
SUMMER BASH 2025
Wintrust Field | Schaumburg, IL
June 20, 2025
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
Gifts and Gratitude: Toys for Tots Success🎁
We are excited to share that our 8th annual Toys for Tots drive collected 632 toys across all Atlas locations!
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event a record-breaking success! Your generosity helps bring joy to children in need this holiday season.
We're excited to announce that Atlas Toyota has been awarded a Sourcewell contract for the procurement of forklifts, lift trucks, and related products and services. This recognition positions us as a “Sourcewell Awarded Contract” supplier, allowing us to collaborate with a select group of vetted providers under a cooperative purchasing agreement.
This four-year contract, secured by our Minnesota representative, Greg Sanders, streamlines our ability to close government deals for Toyota forklifts without the need for traditional bids. We are ready to serve our customers effectively and look forward to sharing more about Sourcewell!
SALES
Top Performers (Q4)
SERVICE
We are thrilled to announce that Eric Sossong has been named the Top Technician of 2024!
Eric exhibited exceptional problem-solving abilities in the Technician Platinum Skills Challenge, earning him a cash prize, a recognition plaque, and an invitation to Toyota's Annual Dealer Meeting. Additionally, Eric has been awarded the Lifetime Platinum Technician distinction, marking his outstanding commitment to excellence in the field.
Congratulations, Eric, on this remarkable achievement!
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Role / Title Updates
October - December 2024
ATMH
Ruben Valdez --- Warehouse to International Sales - Elk Grove Village, IL
Patrick Turner --- Warehouse Custodian to Painter - Elk Grove Village, IL
Robert Tessarolo --- Shop Mechanic to Assistant Trainer - Elk Grove Village, IL
Gerardo Alvarado --- Dock Associate to Warehouse Associate - Elk Grove Village, IL
Jeffrey Fairbanks --- Shop Mechanic to Field Mechanic - Brooklyn Park, MN
Badger
Jake Boelter --- Parts Counter to Service Writer - New Berlin, WI
Thomas Sromek --- Service Writer to Customer Relationship Manager - New Berlin, WI
Bobcat
Gary Mortimer --- Field Technician to Shop Foreman - Mokena, IL
Christopher Mortimer --- Service Manager to Field Technician - Mokena, IL
John Worline --- Bobcat Technician to Service Manager - Merrillville, IN
Michael Schlick --- Utility Technician to Bobcat Technician - West Chicago, IL
Matthew Meier --- Utility Technician to Bobcat Technician - Elk Grove Village, IL
Retirement
Brian Cunningham - Atlas Toyota Material Handling
Paul Novotny - Atlas Toyota Material Handling
Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication!
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
Top-Notch Team
Randy Schenk & Rory Henke
Road Technicians, Atlas Badger
Review:
“...Would highly recommend this company..."
"Randy and Rory stopped out at our business, Hanson Soft Water, Inc. to work on our forklift. They were fast, efficient, and could banter!!!! Would highly recommend this company because of them! I hope the owner appreciates them...because they are the people that make the company money and bring business!!!"
Repair Rockstar
Jesus Huezo
Road Technician, Atlas First Access
Review:
“...He rocks..."
"I just want to tell you that Jesus, the mechanic has been assigned to us, he rocks man. I said along to his boss he's awesome."
Maintenance Mastery
Nick Filips
Shop Technician, Atlas Toyota Material Handling
Review:
“...Always knowledgeable and diligent..."
"We would like to appreciate Atlas Toyota service for forklift maintenance and repair in 2024. We have been satisfied especially with Mr. Nick in recent several years. He had been always knowledgeable and diligent and suggested the best option for fast and efficient service to minimize our downtime."
HUMAN RESOURCES
Tax Season is right around the corner!
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?
We're proud to share that 27 Atlas associates across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin have successfully completed the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certification course this year!
Way to prioritize safety and be equipped with vital lifesaving skills!
Holiday Calendar for 2025 is posted:
MARKETING
Holiday Highlights: A Festive Recap
A heartfelt thank you to all Atlas associates for your incredible contributions in 2024! You’ve made this year special, and we are so grateful to have such a talented and passionate team!
Let’s take a moment to relive some of the joyful memories created during the holiday season.
PET SPOTLIGHT
Snuggle Superstar
At the wise age of 14, Woody is a seasoned expert in the art of relaxation. His favorite pastime? Curling up for a cozy nap, making him the ultimate relaxation buddy for Rachael Massey!
Woody has quite the refined palate, enjoying gourmet treats like crunchy raw carrots, savory broccoli stalks, and the ever-popular dried mango. With his sweet nature and affectionate personality, he loves to shower his humans with kisses. 🐶💖
Puppy Pandemonium
Introducing the adorable Hazel, also known as “Hazy”! This playful Frenchie is a delightful bundle of joy who loves chasing tiny tennis balls and watching the cars zoom by from the comfort of her couch. When she’s not busy playing, you’ll find her snuggled up on the couch, dreaming sweet puppy dreams. 💤
While she hasn't mastered any tricks just yet, Jeremy Johnson is excited to teach her how to skateboard as she grows! 🛹
Pheasant Patrollers
Meet the dynamic duo of Jaedyn Mcinnis: Bow, the energetic 5-month-old Black Lab, and Jiffy, the wise 12-year-old Brown Lab. Together, they make the perfect pair!
These two are absolute treat enthusiasts, with a shared love for delicious deer antlers and chewy bully sticks. 🦴
Jiffy, a seasoned pheasant hunter, showcases his impressive skills in the field, while little Bow is eagerly learning the ropes to pheasant and duck hunting right alongside his big brother!
French Fry Fanatic
Introducing Ruxin, the charming and studious 1-year-old pup! This little foodie adores pumpkin and sweet potato treats, but nothing compares to his love for french fries! 🍟
Ruxin is a water enthusiast who loves splashing around and playing with his friends at daycare. He’s also thriving in training school! 🎓
When he’s not mastering new tricks, you’ll find him happily chomping away on his bones and cuddling his stuffies with Ashley Waggoner by his side.
Decadent Drools
Say hello to Rizzo, the 8-year-old canine connoisseur with a flair for the fabulous!
When he’s not busy savoring his favorite treat, air-fried Cornish game hen, you can catch him basking in the beauty of river sunsets from the comfort of his backyard throne with his dad, Jeff Olsen. 😎
This lovable pooch has quite the personality, too! He can often be found barking enthusiastically at the doorbell (because how dare someone interrupt his sunset viewing?), snoring loudly, and drooling with joy while inhaling his beloved cheezborgers. 🍔
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🎉
OCTOBER - DECEMBER
Atlas Q4 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 was the final count for Toys for Tots donations? Hint: it's somewhere in the newsletter. 😉
*Answers will be submitted into a randomized raffle. One entry per person.
Q3 Prize Winners 🏆
John Thao - Brooklyn Park, MN
Juan Castillo Jr. - Bedford Park, IL
Alyssa Colness - DeKalb, IL
Becca Hurst - Elk Grove Village, IL
Masyn Harvey - New Berlin, WI
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