Zeigler Auto Group today announced that it will be sponsoring Josh Bilicki for the FireKeepers Casino 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. EST. Bilicki, who is part of the Rick Ware Racing (RWR) team, will be behind the wheel of number 52, a 2021 Ford Mustang featuring a Zeigler-sponsored wrap by Orion Biedrzycki of Hershy Designs. Zeigler will also be hosting a free, Meet & Greet event for Bilicki at Zeigler Motorsports, 5001 Park Circle Drive, on Saturday, August 21, 2021 from noon to 4:00 p.m. EST with opportunities for autographs, photos, and a chance to win tickets to the race the following day.

               (Zeigler Auto Group sponsors Josh Bilicki, #52 at MIS | Image: Hershy Designs)

KALAMAZOO (August 16, 2021) - Zeigler Auto Group will be sponsoring Josh Bilicki — of Rick Ware Racing (RWR) — for the Firekeepers Casino 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday, August 22 at 3:00 p.m. EST at Michigan International Speedway (MIS).

"I am very excited to be teaming up with Zeigler Auto Group and Zeigler Motorsports at Michigan International Speedway this year. This seemed to be a very natural fit, for several different reasons.  Zeigler Auto Group is expanding into my home state of Wisconsin, which is very exciting for me to have them close to my home. Another reason is my love for all things with a motor which aligns perfectly with everyone at Zeigler Motorsports, from my background racing go-karts and motocross, to riding snowmobiles and more,” said Bilicki.

Zeigler also announced that it will be hosting an official Meet & Greet for Bilicki the day before, on Saturday, August 21, from noon to 4:00 p.m. EST at Zeigler Motorsports, 5001 Park Circle Drive in Kalamazoo. The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature opportunities for autographs and photos with Bilicki and number 52, the Zeigler-sponsored 2021 Ford Mustang designed by Orion Biedrzycki of Hershy Designs

Biedrzycki, who has worked with Bilicki for just under a year, says he brings his designs to life by looking closely at the relationship between sponsor, driver, and racing team. “When designing a car, I like to make the entire car feel like it's part of the sponsor's branding. In the Zeigler Auto Group logo, the identifier is the "swoosh" that spans across the top of the logo. This was the perfect design aspect to continue onto the car's design. Aside from looking fast and slick, the large swooping design on the car confidently represents Zeigler's brand.”

During the official Meet & Greet event, there will also be chances to win tickets to watch Bilicki on Sunday at Michigan, as well as other prizes and giveaways. Zeigler Motorsports’ on-site restaurant and bar, Trak-Houz Bar & Grill, will also be open with plenty of specials for the entire community to enjoy.

"These are exciting times for the team at Zeigler Auto Group to partner and support such a promising young man like Josh! Josh's past experiences with motocross & now racing cars align perfectly with our teams across the Auto Group & Motorsports locations," said Chris Snyder, GM at Zeigler Motorsports.

"I am very excited to be teaming up with Zeigler Auto Group and Zeigler Motorsports at Michigan International Speedway this year. This seemed to be a very natural fit, for several different reasons.  Zeigler Auto Group is expanding into my home state of Wisconsin, which is very exciting for me to have them close to my home."

               (Zeigler Auto Group sponsors Josh Bilicki, #52 at MIS | Image: Hershy Designs)

Although this isn’t the first time Zeigler joined Bilicki at Michigan, it is the first time that the auto group is a full primary sponsor for the NASCAR Cup Series. Previously, Bilicki raced a combined Zeigler and Marriott Companies race car for the Xfinity NASCAR series when he was still part time with Rick Ware Racing. Since then, Bilicki has gone on to race with the team full time, getting behind the wheel every weekend for RWR.

“With Zeigler continuing to expand into other states—most recently Josh’s home state of Wisconsin—it is now more meaningful than ever for us to have someone like Josh represent Zeigler in a NASCAR race right here in our own backyard in Michigan. Besides being very talented and hardworking, Josh is an overall great guy. I know that the community will be very excited to get to meet him in person at our event on Saturday,” said Aaron Zeigler, president and owner of Zeigler Auto Group.

Zeigler has purchased nine new stores over the last 16 months, with Zeigler Honda of Racine, Zeigler Toyota of Racine, Zeigler Hyundai of Racine and Zeigler Subaru of Kenosha, encompassing its most recent acquisition. As Zeigler’s first in Wisconsin, the four-dealer purchase adds 14,000 vehicle sales a year to the organization with the auto group pacing to retail over 67,000 vehicles collectively and over $2.2 billion in sales next year.

Other previous acquisitions include Subaru of Merrillville, purchased in May of this year; and Mercedes-Benz and Sprinter of Hoffman Estates, Jaguar Land Rover Schaumburg, and INFINITI of Hoffman Estates purchased in January of last year.

About Rick Ware Racing (RWR)

Rick Ware Racing (RWR) is an American motorsports team which currently competes in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and NTT IndyCar Series. The team has competed in NASCAR, the ARCA Racing Series, the WMA Motocross Series, AMA Arenacross, Motocross and Supercross Series, Summer X Games, IndyCar Series and Rolex Sports Car Series since 2008, and is owned by former driver Rick Ware.

Since RWR's inception, the organization has won championships in the SCCA (1988), the WMA Motocross Series (2006, 2007) the AMA Arenacross Series (2007, 2008, 2009), in partnership with Tuf Racing, the Whelen Modified Tour at Bowman Gray Stadium (2009) in partnership with Tim Brown Motorsports, as well as "Top Performing Independent Team" in the Motocross and Supercross Series.

About Zeigler Auto Group

Zeigler Automotive Group is one of the largest privately-owned dealer groups in the U.S. with 78 automotive franchises across 35 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 15 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, a Carquest Auto Parts store, three Byrider franchises, three finance companies, several insurance firms, and a leasing firm.

Founded in 1975, the organization employs over 2,300 people and ranks among the top 1% of automotive dealers in the nation with annual sales for 2022 currently estimated at $2.2 billion. 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 Chicago and Michigan.

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Zeigler Auto Group, a long-time supporter of the Sherman Lake YMCA, has stepped up once again in support of the organization by donating a new ATV through Zeigler Motorsports. The new Kawasaki Mule Side x Side is a welcome addition to the center as a safe and reliable way for campers and staff to navigate Sherman Lake YMCA's 360-acre property.

Sherman Lake, Mich. (July 14, 2021) -- Zeigler Auto Group recently donated a new Kawasaki Mule to the local Sherman Lake YMCA through Zeigler Motorsports. Although the Sherman Lake YMCA has a number of trucks and golf carts to help employees, volunteers and campers get around, the new Kawasaki Mule has made it easier to navigate the center's massive 360-acre property, which includes a 55,000-square-foot recreation center.

"We are a very unique YMCA. We are the only YMCA in the nation that has its campground on the same property as its traditional YMCA facility," said Zach Klipsch, director of the Sherman Lake YMCA.

With the organization serving around 250 kids on site a day, not only is it safer for camper pickups and drop-offs, it is also more efficient when it comes to making repairs and getting around during emergencies.

"It's been a jack of all trades for us. In fact, I think it is the single most-used item we've gotten from our last capital campaign so far. We use it that much," said Klipsch.

The capital endowment campaign was started pre-pandemic, but took a big hit because of the state-wide shutdowns. Roughly from March to September, during these shutdowns, they partnered with the Kalamazoo YMCA to prepare over 100,000 meals for those in need. They targeted communities that had food insecurity and relied on food lunches as a means to eat. 

It was also during the pandemic that the organization decided they needed an ATV. They knew that it would help to have one once campers started to come back and activity picked back up. It was then that Klipsch decided to reach out to Aaron Zeigler, president and owner of Zeigler Auto Group and Zeigler Motorsports, to ask for a discount on a new ATV. To his surprise Aaron, a long-time personal supporter of the Sherman Lake YMCA, offered to donate the vehicle to the YMCA instead.

But this isn't the first time that Zeigler has shown the organization support, Zeigler is regularly a title sponsor for a number of events at the Sherman Lake YMCA. Among many others, the two biggest events are the Shermanator Triathlon and the Success for Every Child Gala.

The Shermanator Triathlon is a short distance triathlon for 200-220 people that takes place every August. The event's main goal is to raise money to provide scholarships to the Y for families. Zeigler has been a title sponsor for this event for over 10 years, and although the organization is not planning on hosting one this year, they plan on being back on schedule for 2022. 

The Success for Every Child Gala, which usually takes place on the third or fourth Friday of June, is a gala that helps raise money to send kids to camp who otherwise wouldn't be able to go. The event features a sit down dinner for about 200 people with a silent and live auction.

The Sherman Lake YMCA serves 20,000 people and gives around $150,000 to $200,000 in scholarships every year with the support of donors like Zeigler. These scholarships make it possible for kids from other districts without resources to access everything the YMCA has to offer. In fact, the organization hosts around 5,000 children from 50 different schools for about 3 days and 2 nights during the school year. During this time, kids are given the opportunity to participate in different activities that help with developmental and leadership skills.

ABOUT SHERMAN LAKE YMCA

Sherman Lake YMCA serves over 20,000 people each year through programs (Day, Resident, and Teen Leadership Summer Camps, Integrated Education, YMCA Health Well Being Memberships, and Conferences, Trainings, & Retreats) that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

The Integrated (Character Education) program is an award winning school camp program that incorporates a deep partnership with schools including the professional development of teachers in teaching life skills.

The Sherman Lake YMCA is a totally accessible facility and organization that believes in "Success for Every Child".

Facilities include a Center for Integrated (Character) Education, a large conference dining hall, three villages, a farm and horse riding facilities, a mile of shoreline on Sherman Lake, and a one of a kind indoor recreation center serving the surrounding local communities as a YMCA wellness membership facility.

The Sherman Lake YMCA has three areas of focus, Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. The primary program goal is building strong, resilient youth and families using the core values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility.

ABOUT ZEIGLER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

Zeigler Automotive Group is one of the largest privately-owned dealer groups in the U.S. with 76 automotive franchises across 31 locations in 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 15 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, a Carquest Auto Parts store, three Byrider franchises, three finance companies, several insurance firms, and a leasing firm.

Founded in 1975, the organization employs over 1,800 people with annual sales of $1.7 billion, ranking among the top 1% of automotive dealers in the nation. 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 Chicago and Michigan.

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Zeigler Automotive Group has once again been named one of 'Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®' by the National Association for Business Resources. This win marks the Kalamazoo-based dealer group's eighth consecutive win since 2012.

CHICAGO (July 6, 2021) - The National Association for Business Resources has released its list for Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, with Zeigler Auto Group among its honorees. Only companies that distinguish themselves as having the most innovative and thoughtful human resources approach are selected as winners. This is the eighth consecutive win for the Kalamazoo-based auto group, having won the award in the Chicago area every year since 2012.

“This accolade is a great representation of our entire team’s effort. I am proud of everything we have accomplished and look forward to seeing what we can do in the future as Zeigler continues to grow,” said Aaron Zeigler, president and CEO of Zeigler Auto Group. 

Winning companies are selected by an independent research firm that evaluates each company’s entry, based on various categories. These include Compensation, Benefits and Employee Solutions; Employee Enrichment, Engagement and Retention; Employee Education and Development; Recruitment, Selection and Orientation; Employee Achievement and Recognition; Communication and Shared Vision; Diversity and Inclusion; Work-Life Balance; Community Initiatives, and Strategic Company Performance.

There are also categories for the Best of the Best Small Business, Medium Business and Large Business. Zeigler Auto Group falls within the large business category with over 1800 employees across Michigan, Chicago and Indiana.

“At Zeigler we live by our team values of PRIDE (Passion, Reputation, Integrity, Drive & Execution)!  When we expanded into Chicago it was important that we provided the highest level of customer service we have always had in Michigan and Indiana!  We also wanted to have a world-class culture for all of our team members!  Our Reputation and Zeigler name is something we are so proud of and this award validates that for us,” Mike Van Ryn, director of talent development at Zeigler Auto Group. 

 Zeigler and other winning companies will be honored on Thursday, July 22, 2021 on a virtual platform, where they will compete for 13 elite awards--with one granted for each category. Also, an overall winner that has excelled in all categories will be honored with a “Best of the Best Overall” award.

“The Best and Brightest is a powerful community of elite leaders who share ideas and practices, and have proven they are employers of choice. Best and Brightest winning companies have also been a voice for important actions in creating a sustainable culture that works, ensuring the wellbeing of their employees come first,” said Jennifer Kluge, president and CEO, Best and Brightest Programs. 

Zeigler also announced that it is currently hiring, specifically looking for the “best and brightest” that the Midwest has to offer.

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About the Best and Brightest to Work For® Program 

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® is a national program that provides the business community with the opportunity to gain recognition, showcase their best practices and demonstrate why they are an ideal place for employees to work. 

This national program celebrates those companies that are making better business, creating richer lives and building a stronger community as a whole. It is presented annually in several markets, including Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Miami, Milwaukee, Nashville, New York, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, West Michigan and Nationally. 

About Zeigler Auto Group

Zeigler Automotive Group is one of the largest privately-owned dealer groups in the U.S. with 76 automotive franchises across 31 locations in 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 15 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, a Carquest Auto Parts store, three Byrider franchises, three finance companies, several insurance firms, and a leasing firm.

Founded in 1975, the organization employs over 1,800 people with annual sales of $1.7 billion, ranking among the top 1% of automotive dealers in the nation. 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 Chicago and Michigan.

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Zeigler Automotive Group is once again among the Best And Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation, earning the recognition for 2021. This is the third time in a row that the Kalamazoo-dealership group has been honored with this distinction. The coveted list is part of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® competition presented by the National Association for Business Resources.

Kalamazoo, Mich. (June 15, 2021) The National Association for Business Resources has released its list of Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation for 2021, with Zeigler Auto Group among its winners.

“We are honored at Zeigler to be amongst the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation for the third year in a row! We pride ourselves on Zeigler’s world-class culture and our ability to solidify it, even as we grow at a fast rate. I am proud of the customer service our teams provide across Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois,” said Aaron Zeigler, president and owner of Zeigler Auto Group.

The announcement came via press release on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 with the winners selected from over 1,000 nominations by an independent research firm. The firm evaluated organizations on key metrics that included communication, work-life balance, employee dedication, diversity, recognition, retention and more.

“Winning the National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For award a third time is an honor for us. This is a huge tribute to the culture our teams continue to build each day; and the high level of service we provide for our customers,” said Mike Van Ryn, director of talent development at Zeigler Auto Group.

From there, 113 national winning organizations were chosen across the US with Zeigler Automotive Group as the only automotive dealership group on the list. According to the National Association for Business Resources, the program's purpose is to give companies an opportunity to benchmark their human resource efforts against other high-performing organizations across the US.

“The Best and Brightest is a powerful community of elite leaders who share ideas and practices, and have proven they are employers of choice. Best and Brightest winning companies have also been a voice for important actions in creating a sustainable culture that works, ensuring the wellbeing of their employees come first,” said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO, Best and Brightest Programs.

Zeigler will be honored during two virtual Illuminate Business Summit weeks, which will take place in November 2021 and spring 2022. During the Illuminate Business Summits, the 101 highest scoring national winning companies and the Elite awards will also be awarded to the highest winning companies demonstrating exceptional innovative human resource practices and setting high standards for all businesses.

The Elite categories include: Compensation, Benefits and Employee Solutions; Employee Enrichment, Engagement and Retention; Employee Education and Development; Recruitment, Selection and Orientation; Employee Achievement and Recognition; Communication and Shared Vision; Diversity and Inclusion; Work-Life Balance; Community Initiatives; Strategic Company Performance, and the Best of the Best: Small Business, Medium Business, and Large Business.

Zeigler Auto Group along with the other 2021 Best and Brightest Company to Work For® winners will also be featured in the online edition of Corp! Magazine.

This is the third time Zeigler has received the national accolade, previously winning in 2019 and 2020. The automotive dealer group has also won multiple state-wide awards from Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® competitions, taking home 7 wins since 2013 for Chicago, and 15 wins since 2007 for Michigan.

The organization also announced that it is currently hiring, specifically looking for the “best and brightest” that the Midwest has to offer.

CLICK HERE TO SEE CURRENT OPENINGS

CLICK HERE TO WATCH ZEIGLER’S RECRUITMENT VIDEO

As one of the largest privately-owned dealer groups in the nation, Zeigler currently employs over 1,800 people within 31 dealerships representing 76 franchises in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. 

About The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® is a program that provides the business community with the opportunity to gain recognition, showcase their best practices and demonstrate why they are an ideal place for employees to work. This national program celebrates those companies that are making better business, creating richer lives and building a stronger community as a whole. It is presented annually in several markets including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Milwaukee, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, West Michigan and Nationally.

About Zeigler Automotive Group

Zeigler Automotive Group is one of the largest privately-owned dealer groups in the U.S. with 76 automotive franchises across 31 locations in 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 15 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, a Carquest Auto Parts store, three Byrider franchises, three finance companies, several insurance firms, and a leasing firm.

Founded in 1975, the organization employs over 1,800 people with annual sales of $1.7 billion, ranking among the top 1% of automotive dealers in the nation. 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 Chicago and Michigan.

Zeigler’s new, branded hot air balloon successfully completed its first flight on Sunday, April 4, 2021. The Easter Sunday flight took off at Jamestown Elementary in Hudsonville, Michigan at 6:45p.m. and concluded an hour later in a sod field just north of Hudsonville. The pilot, Derrick Jones, a world-renowned hot air balloonist, is also the general sales manager at Zeigler Maserati-Alfa Romeo-Fiat of Grandville.

Kalamazoo, MI (April 5, 2021) -- Zeigler Auto Group unveiled its new hot air balloon yesterday, April 4, 2021, during a test flight piloted by its Zeigler Maserati-Alfa Romeo-Fiat of Grandville general sales manager, Derrick Jones — an award-winning pilot with 26 years of experience. Taking off from Jamestown Elementary on Easter Sunday at 6:45p.m., the hot air balloon concluded its voyage roughly an hour later just north of Hudsonville.

Jones, a member of the Balloon Federation of America since 1995 and the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale since 2011, says he started crewing at the age of 9, took his first flight at 12, and received his student pilot certificate at 14 —becoming one of the youngest pilots in the Great Lakes Area at the time. Later he received his private pilot license at 16 and his commercial one at just 21.

“I came up with this idea not just to share my passion for ballooning, but also to represent the innovation that we so deeply value at Zeigler Automotive Group,” said Jones, the balloon’s pilot and Zeigler Maserati-Alfa Romeo-Fiat sales manager.  “I was excited to see everything come to fruition and to see this dream come to life.”

The Zeigler balloon's next official flight will be at Hudsonville Balloon Days, during Father’s Day weekend. It will also be at Kalamazoo Balloon Fest in Gull Meadow Farms at the end of August, and at Balloons Over Bay Harbor during the third weekend of September. Zeigler also plans to use the hot air balloon as a way to reward outstanding employees throughout the year and has plans to donate rides as raffle items for its Drive for Life Event, which will take place in the fall.

“At Zeigler we are driven to empower our team members to think outside the box while giving them the tools to execute projects they truly believe in. To me this is the epitome of one of those moments that has knocked it right out of the ballpark,” said Aaron Zeigler, president and owner of Zeigler Auto Group.

About Zeigler Automotive Group

Zeigler Automotive Group is one of the largest privately-owned dealer groups in the nation with 75 franchises and 30 locations in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. Vehicle brands represented include all of the domestic and the majority of the imported manufacturers.

Founded in 1975, the company ranks among the top 1% of automotive dealers in the U.S., and has earned recognition for its commitment to both customer service and employee satisfaction. Recently, Zeigler Automotive Group has earned its second title on the coveted 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation list, as well as multiple accolades by the same name in Illinois, Chicago and Michigan.

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Zeigler Auto Group today announced that it has plans to purchase four acres of property from a private investor group with plans to renovate BMW of Orland Park located at 11030 W. 159th St. The 174,240-square-foot renovation will include plans for the expansion of 325 parking spaces and an interior remodel representing BMW’s newest showroom specifications.

Orland Park, IL (April 1, 2021) -- Kalamazoo-based Zeigler Auto Group has purchased four acres of property adjacent to its existing BMW of Orland Park store with plans to renovate the luxury dealership’s parking lot and showroom.

“We are excited to continue to elevate the Zeigler experience for all of our customers through these renovations. As always, our goal is to ensure that every customer receives the very best experience from us at all times,” said Aaron Zeigler, president and owner of Zeigler Auto Group. 

The project, which is slated to be completed this summer, will consist of the addition of 325 parking spaces in order to give customers a greater selection with more convenience and opportunity while shopping -- as well as an interior showroom and customer lounge redesign. 

The interior modifications will be made to bring the dealership up to manufacturer standards. These will include interior finishes such as flooring, ceilings, furniture, a redesigned customer lounge, an overall color palette refresh and more.

BMW of Orland Park is one of Illinois’ largest volume BMW dealerships handling a large stock supply of new and used luxury BMW cars, crossovers and SUVs.

ABOUT ZEIGLER AUTO GROUP

Zeigler Automotive Group is one of the largest privately-owned dealer groups in the nation with 75 franchises and 30 locations in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. Vehicle brands represented include all of the domestic and the majority of the imported manufacturers.

Founded in 1975, the company ranks among the top 1% of automotive dealers in the U.S., and has earned recognition for its commitment to both customer service and employee satisfaction. Recently, Zeigler Automotive Group has earned its second title on the coveted 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation list, as well as multiple accolades by the same name in Illinois, Chicago and Michigan.

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DealerRater.com recently announced its annual Dealer Award winners via press release naming Zeigler Ford of Lowell as a 2021 Consumer Satisfaction Award winner. The Zeigler Auto Group dealership, which holds an remarkable 5-star rating on the site, also earned a 100% recommend rate.

(Lowell Michigan) February 5, 2021 - Zeigler Ford of Lowell has been awarded a DealerRater’s 2021 Consumer Satisfaction award for the first time. The DealerRater Consumer Satisfaction Awards are given to the top 10% of U.S. new-car dealers as well as independent and Canadian dealerships that earn at least 25 reviews and maintain a minimum average review rating of 4.0 out of 5.0 during the 2020 calendar year.

The Zeigler Auto Group dealer currently holds an impressive 5-star rating; but even more remarkable is the dealer’s 100% recommend rate on its 242 lifetime reviews -- meaning of all the ratings received, every single reviewer recommends the dealer, earning them an “Excellent” designation on the review site.

"Delivering a customer experience that meets shifting shopper expectations — especially in today's stay-at-home economy — is critical to a dealership's success. And we saw overwhelmingly positive consumer reviews on our platform over the past year as dealers transformed into digital-first car sellers," said Jamie Oldershaw, general manager of DealerRater. 

"Our Dealer of the Year Award winners represent local dealers across North America who strived for excellence in 2020 and leveraged their superior customer experience in the form of reviews as a differentiator to get ahead of the competition," he continued.

About Zeigler Automotive Group

Zeigler Automotive Group is one of the largest privately-owned dealer groups in the nation with 75 franchises and 30 locations in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. Vehicle brands represented include all of the domestic and the majority of the imported manufacturers.

Founded in 1975, the company ranks among the top 1% of automotive dealers in the U.S., and has earned recognition for its commitment to both customer service and employee satisfaction. Recently, Zeigler Automotive Group has earned its second title on the coveted 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation list, as well as multiple accolades by the same name in Illinois, Chicago and Michigan.

About DealerRater

DealerRater, a Cars.com company, is a leading car dealer review and reputation management platform that empowers dealerships to efficiently grow their brands by accelerating, automating and amplifying positive review generation across digital channels. By offering a product suite that allows qualified dealerships to manage their digital presence and build and maintain their online reputation, DealerRater helps dealers drive new customer connections every day, achieve higher SEO rankings and, ultimately, generate higher-quality leads that close, faster.

Founded in 2002, DealerRater reviews cover 44,000 U.S. and Canadian dealerships, including a network of more than 5,000 Certified Dealers, that reaches an audience of more than 34 million consumers each month.

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Zeigler Automotive Group today announced that ultra-endurance athlete Charles Engle will be Zeigler University Speaker Series' latest celebrity guest. The presentation, which is part of the dealer group's ongoing internal leadership and development program, will take place at Zeigler Honda in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Friday, October 23, 2020.

Kalamazoo, MI (October 15, 2020) -- Today Zeigler Automotive Group announced that ultra-endurance athlete Charles Engle will join its Zeigler University Guest Speaker Series. All Zeigler employees are welcome to attend the presentation, which will take place on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Zeigler Honda's executive meeting room and through telecast at all of its dealerships.

"The Zeigler University Guest Speaker Series is something that is very important to me personally and professionally because it helps our team grow from the inside out. Mike Van Ryn, our director of talent development, and I take the time to handpick these speakers because of the value each and every one of them brings to the table. In Charle Engle's case, I know he'll bring invaluable insight to his session that will inspire our team," said Aaron Zeigler, president and owner of Zeigler Automotive Group. 

Engle is a global ultra-endurance athlete and the founder of the 5.8 Global Adventure Series, one of the most ambitious expeditions in modern history, trekking from the lowest to the highest points on all seven continents. He's been featured in the New York Times, National Geographic Weekend, Outside, Runner's World, NPR's All Things Considered, Men's Journal, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. 

He is also a subject of the documentary, Running the Sahara, narrated by Matt Damon, which highlights his historic, record-setting journey with his two teammates across the world's largest desert, running more than two marathons a day for 111 consecutive days, for a total of 4,500 miles. After crossing the Sahara and seeing the global water crisis first-hand, Charlie raised more than $6 million for clean water projects in Africa and helped establish an organization called H20Africa, now known as Water.org, one of the largest water nonprofits in the world.

"We are excited to have Charles Engle join us. It is always so rewarding for us to see team members learn from so many different speakers across all walks of life! Each speaker resonates with people in many different ways. With the Zeigler University Guest Speaker Series, we want to give our team members the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. In fact, we have had a pattern over the years of our team bringing in family members, like their children to learn and grow too!  This is what it is all about for us at Team Zeigler!" said Mike Van Ryn, director of talent development.

His motivation to run and tackle extreme adventures stems from his battle with addiction to drugs and alcohol. Charlie has been in recovery since July 23, 1992, and he credits a large part of his recovery to the purposeful devotion and emotional release he experiences while running. He has said that "Drugs and alcohol were my way out. Running was my way through." 

About Zeigler University

Zeigler University is an internal leadership and development program within the Zeigler Automotive Group organization dedicated to attracting, training, and retaining the best talent in the industry. 

The program includes one-on-one mentoring, strategic recruiting; and programs such as the Zeigler University Speaker Series with past celebrity guest speaker appearances that include Grant Cardone, Bill Rancic, PJ Fleck, and more.

About Zeigler Automotive Group

Zeigler Automotive Group is one of the largest privately-owned dealer groups in the nation with 75 franchises and 30 locations in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. Vehicle brands represented include all of the domestic and the majority of the imported manufacturers.

Founded in 1975, the company ranks among the top 1% of automotive dealers in the U.S., and has earned recognition for its commitment to both customer service and employee satisfaction. Recently, Zeigler Automotive Group was named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Illinois and Michigan.

Flagstaff Nissan Subaru continues its annual tradition of hosting Trunk-Or-Treat inside its Nissan showroom at 4960 E. Marketplace Drive, and its Subaru showroom at 4910 E. Marketplace. The free event, which will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., will feature individually decorated car trunks filled with candy, treats, giveaways, and fun for the whole family.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Oct. 9, 2019  — Flagstaff Nissan Subaru today announced that its third annual Trunk-Or-Treat event will be held at both of its dealership locations: Flagstaff Nissan at 4960 E. Marketplace Drive and Flagstaff Subaru at 4910 E. Marketplace. The festivities, which are scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 31 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., will take place inside the showrooms in order to provide a dry, well-lit area for trick-or-treaters, pet companions, and parents alike.

“We look forward to this event all year,” said Trent Olson, owner of Flagstaff Nissan Subaru. “It’s a fun and safe way to trick-or-treat and it gets the whole community involved,” he continued.

Sponsors will be decorating showroom vehicles in various spooky themes with trunks filled with treats and candy as well as giveaways for the whole family.

This year’s sponsors include: the Arizona Laboratory for Applied Transportation Research (AZ Trans) from Northern Arizona University, Around the Mountain Pediatric Dentist, CARSTAR Auto Body Repair, Coconino Humane Society, Exp Realty, Flagstaff Figure Skating Club, Friends of Camp Colton, Kaibab Veternary Clinic, Starbucks, Tynkertopia, and Wagstaff. The dealership will also sponsor its own decorated trunk this year.

About Flagstaff Nissan Subaru

Driven by seven core promises, Flagstaff Nissan Subaru is committed to providing exceptional service to customers at its two showroom locations in Flagstaff, Ariz.

Flagstaff Nissan and Flagstaff Subaru, both offer an extensive selection of new, certified pre-owned, and quality pre-owned vehicles with financing options available for every budget.

The two retail locations also sell car parts, service contracts; and offer maintenance and repair services.

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