Zeigler Auto Group Earns Third Consecutive Milwaukee’s Best & Brightest Companies To Work For® Award

Zeigler Automotive Group today announced that it has earned its third consecutive Best & Brightest Companies To Work For® Award for Milwaukee. Given by the National Association for Business Resources, the coveted recognition is given to organizations in the Milwaukee area that not only uphold, but also set, strict standards for best practices for company culture, human resources and more. Besides being recognized for the award for three years in a row, Zeigler was the only dealership group awarded the distinction for the same amount of time

MILWAUKEE (June 18, 2024) - The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) has awarded Zeigler Auto Group with its third consecutive Milwaukee's Best & Brightest Companies To Work For® award. This coveted accolade is reserved for organizations in Milwaukee that exemplify exceptional standards in company culture, human resources, and business practices. Notably, Zeigler Auto Group is the only dealership group to have received this honor three years in a row, and the only dealership group to have earned this award during its first year of eligibility in 2022.

"Our Wisconsin teams have come together to continue Zeigler's legacy of a winning culture by repeatedly earning this award since our very first year of eligibility. This is no small feat given the competitive nature of the Wisconsin market," said Aaron Zeigler, President and CEO of Zeigler Auto Group. "

Zeigler Auto Group employs over 300 team members across its four Milwaukee-area locations: Zeigler Hyundai of Racine, Zeigler Honda of Racine, Zeigler Subaru of Kenosha, and Zeigler Toyota of Racine. These four dealers represent Zeigler's largest acquisition to date.

The winning companies chosen as the 2024 Milwaukee's Best and Brightest Companies To Work For® are assessed by an independent research firm, which reviewed several key measures relative to other nationally recognized winners. The categories applicants were scored on include Compensation, Benefits and Employee Solutions; Creative Wellness and Wellbeing Solutions, Employee Enrichment, Engagement and Retention; Employee Education and Development; Recruitment and Selection; Employee Achievement and Recognition; Communication and Shared Vision; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Work-Life Blend; Community Initiatives and Corporate Responsibility; and Leadership, Strategy and Company Performance.

"These companies have prioritized making a significant impact on their culture. With a focus on their employees as the top priority, this powerful community of the nation's elite leaders have gained a competitive edge," said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO of NABR and the Best & Brightest Programs.

With over 25 years of experience conducting the Best and Brightest competitions, the National Association for Business Resources has identified numerous best Human Resource practices and provided benchmarking for companies that continue to be leaders in employment standards.With over 25 years of experience conducting the Best and Brightest competitions, the National Association for Business Resources has identified numerous best Human Resource practices and provided benchmarking for companies that continue to be leaders in employment standards.

"It's been incredible seeing our newest team members in Wisconsin embrace our culture's best practices and continue our rich tradition of high-level customer service and building a culture that people love to work in!" said Mike Van Ryn, VP of Talent Development.

About the NABR's Best and Brightest Programs 

The National Association for Business Resources offers an array of recognition programs that celebrate excellence in various aspects of business, including workplace culture, wellness initiatives, and leadership. These programs include the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Best and Brightest in Wellness, Best and Brightest CEOs and Leadership Teams which are presented in several markets that include Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Milwaukee, Nashville, New England, New York, Northern California, Pacific Northwest, Southern California, South Florida, West Michigan and Nationally. Nominations are now being accepted for all programs. 

About Zeigler Auto Group

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 2023.

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 2024, and among Glassdoor's top 10 U.S. companies for work-life balance.

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