Zeigler Auto Group Earns First 2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®
Best of the Best Medium Business Elite Award for Milwaukee
Zeigler Auto Group has earned its first Best of the Best Elite Award for Milwaukee from the National Association of Business Resources.
Only three winners were selected under the 2023 Milwaukee's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® program, with Zeigler winning in the Medium Business category.
KALAMAZOO, MICH. (August 21, 2023) The National Association of Business Resources has named Zeigler Auto Group as a 2023 Best of the Best Milwaukee Elite Award winner. This is the first time the Kalamazoo-based auto group has earned this special distinction. Zeigler is also one of only three to do so this year, earning the top spot in the Medium Business category. The award-winning dealer group also previously took home two consecutive Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® Awards from earlier this year and 2022, the first year it qualified to do so.
"Achieving the Elite status for our Milwaukee region is another milestone for us at Zeigler Auto Group. We are thankful for the world-class culture our team members build each day and the high level of service we provide our customers! It's an honor to be among such prestigious organizations for this award and a first for us!" said Mike Van Ryn, director of talent development.
In order to qualify for this prestigious award, the three Elite Milwaukee area companies must have demonstrated exceptionally innovative human resource practices and set high standards for all Milwaukee businesses. The winners were selected based on their overall high scores and then named an Elite winner in their respective category which included Small Business, Large Business, and Medium Business - where Zeigler placed.
Zeigler Auto Group will be accepting the accolade at the upcoming National Best and Brightest Summit on September 27 through the 28th in Detroit, Michigan. The National Best and Brightest Summit is an opportunity to network and collaborate with some of the most influential, trendsetting CEOs and Human Resources leaders from across the country. The event will include thought-provoking and inspiring content to develop actionable insight, in-depth discussions, and solution-sharing on pressing issues and peer-to-peer networking and collaboration.
"The credentials of Elite Winners are impressive. Not only do they need to score high in all categories, but they have extensive competition. To be named an Elite Winner should not be taken lightly, it shows much strategic leadership and a commitment to a valued culture and employee experience" said Jennifer Kluge, president and CEO, National Association for Business Resources and the Best and Brightest Programs.
Zeigler Auto Group has been consistently recognized by culture-focused programs such as the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®, earning five consecutive National awards, 17 awards for West Michigan, and 10 awards for the Chicago region from the National Association for Business Resources.
About the Best and Brightest Program
The Best and Brightest is a powerful community of the nation's elite leaders who share ideas, and; practices, and have proven they are employers of choice. This national program celebrates those companies that are making better business, creating richer lives and building a stronger community. It is presented in several markets, including Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Miami, Milwaukee, Nashville, New York, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and nationally. Nominations are now being accepted. Visit www.thebestandbrightest.com for more information.
Zeigler Automotive Group is one of the largest privately-owned dealer groups in the U.S. with 84 franchises across 41 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Vehicle brands represented include all of the domestic and the majority of the imported manufacturers.
Besides its extensive automotive portfolio, the organization owns and operates Zeigler Motorsports, an 85,000-square-foot motorsports dealership and action park, offering 19 different powersports brands, plus its own onsite restaurant: Trak Houz Bar & Grill. Additionally, Zeigler Motorsports houses the Elevate Leadership & Team Building Academy, an executive training company.
The Kalamazoo-based dealer group also owns and operates Zeigler Pre-Owned of Chicago, three Byrider franchises, three finance companies, several insurance firms, and a leasing firm.
Founded in 1975, the organization employs over 2,500 people, ranking among the top 1% of automotive dealers in the nation with estimated annual sales of $2.2 billion for 2022. The family-owned and operated company is well known for its commitment to both customer service and employee satisfaction. Zeigler is regularly recognized as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation, also earning similar accolades in Wisconsin, Chicago, and Michigan. Besides these prestigious accolades, Zeigler is also one of Glassdoor's 100 Best Places to Work in the U.S. for 2023, and among Glassdoor's top 10 U.S. companies for work-life balance.