Quarter 4: 2025 NEWSLETTER
- Tiffany Ligay
- Jan 2
- 5 min read
Updated: Jan 19
Save The Date
ATLAS
HOLIDAY PARTY
Pinstripes | Edina, MN
January 31, 2026
Upcoming Days Off
Memorial Day
Monday, May 25th, 2026
New & Noteworthy
ASEC Certified
As a result of hard work, dedication, and a strong commitment to 5S, Atlas Toyota Material Handling's Elk Grove Village, Brooklyn Park, and Byron locations, as well as First Access's Batavia location, have officially achieved ASEC Certification!
This recognition places our dealerships among an elite group committed to sustaining the core principles of 5S (Sort, Stabilize, Shine, Standardize, Sustain), and continuing the Kaizen-driven culture that ASEC represents.
Congratulations!
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Role / Title Updates
OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2025
ATMH
Lew Amul
Shop Technician > Lead Shop Technician
Elk Grove Village
Ethan Riggle
Shop Technician > Field Technician
Elk Grove Village
Paul DiFiore
Network Administrator > IT Supervisor
Elk Grove Village
Austin Tellez
Floor Cleaning Demonstrator > Account Manager
Brooklyn Park
FIRST ACCESS
Enrique Castro
Mechanic > Lead Mechanic
Bedford Park
BOBCAT
Matthew Ellingsworth
Shop Technician > Field Technician
West Chicago
RETIREMENT
Leo Beer - Elk Grove Village
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
Operator Ovation
Adalberto Avitia
Operator Trainer, Atlas Toyota Material Handling | Bedford Park
Review:
“...Very knowledgeable..."
"I participated in forklift training at the Atlas facility in Bedford Park. Excellent instruction and very informative!!! The instructor, Adalberto, was very knowledgeable and made sure safety was a priority!"
Expert Excellence
Michael Miser
Sales Representative, Atlas Bobcat | Yorkville
Review:
“...One of the best salespeople I've worked with..."
"Great experience purchasing my Bobcat mower from Atlas. Michael was very knowledgeable and provided excellent customer service throughout the process. One of the best salespeople I've worked with - highly recommend!"
Superior Support
Vito Pavone
Account Manager, Atlas Toyota Material Handling | Elk Grove Village
Review:
“...Super thankful to have Vito..."
"Over the past years, I have worked with Vito Pavone. He has been attentive to all of my needs and questions!! Not too long ago, we had an issue with several forklifts, and we couldn't get to the bottom of it. I asked Vito to help with this, and he was able to get us going in the right direction. We have formed an unbelievable relationship over the years of me running my plant. I would only want Toyotas in my plant, and I am super thankful to have Vito as my sales rep!!"
HUMAN RESOURCES
Adulting Alert: It’s Almost Tax Season! 🧾
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?
Benefits Open Enrollment – Save the Date
As a reminder, the Atlas Open Enrollment is effective June 1st of every year. More information will be shared at the beginning of May.
Holiday Calendar for 2026 is posted:
NON-UNION SCHEDULE
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MARKETING
Big Hearts, Big Haul: Toys for Tots Recap 🎁
Our 9th annual Toys for Tots drive collected 891 toys across all Atlas locations!
Because of our amazing team and community, this year’s drive went above and beyond, breaking our record by over 250 toys! Thank you for your generosity and for bringing extra holiday cheer to kids in need. 🎁
PET SPOTLIGHT
Meet Santa's Helpers! 🎅🏻
Bubbles (the Maltese, who crossed the rainbow bridge in February 2025) and Ginger (Pomeranian), sure know how to steal the holiday spotlight with Jelena Karagic's great-niece, Sofia, during photos with Santa. A sweet reminder that the love our pets bring lasts far beyond the holiday season. ❤️🎄
Meet the Food Critics 🐱🍴
Rhea, a nearly 2-year-old brown and black tortoiseshell, takes her role as sous chef very seriously — supervising every meal from on top of the garbage can, snacking on anything she can (especially avocado), and ruling the cat tree when she’s not chasing wand toys.
Marlo, a 6-year-old white flame point Siamese, is her perfect counterpart: a coconut-oil–loving foodie who lives for spring toys, cozy lap time, and the occasional wrestling match with Rhea. Together, they keep life very entertaining for Megan Litas-Tecza. ✨
Meet the Boss of the House 🐾
Faith is a 7-year-old Ragdoll who would like it very clearly stated that she is not the household pet; she is the homeowner. She contributes nothing to daily chores, but generously supervises by lying in the most inconvenient places possible, including the top of the stairs and the middle of the kitchen floor. She will not move. You will step over her. This is her house, and Eugene Schablin and his wife are simply lucky enough to live in it. 😼
Meet Junie B 🐾
Also known as Cookie Boy, Junie Cat, or (on her most chaotic days) Lucifer, Junie B is an 8-month-old bundle of mischief. Her favorite treats include food, leaves, and sticks… because variety is important for a growing pup. 🍂 When she’s not snacking or causing trouble with Mike Thayer, she’s showing off her signature trick: finding a rock in the yard, tossing it into the air, and catching it in her mouth like a true professional. Chaos, talent, and cuteness all rolled into one!
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 Q3 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 total number of toys collected for Toys for Tots? Hint: The answer is somewhere in the newsletter. 😉
*Answers will be submitted to a randomized raffle. One entry per person.
Q3 Prize Winners 🏆
Natalia Jablonska - Elk Grove Village
Breea Gilbert - Bedford Park
Sairah Davis - Brooklyn Park
Sam Jordan - New Berlin
Amanda Braschnewitz - Bobcat EGV
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