Zeigler Auto Group Earns 7th Consecutive National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® Award
KALAMAZOO, Mich., June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) has named Zeigler Auto Group one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation, marking the organization's seventh national win since 2019. This latest recognition reflects Zeigler's continued excellence in workplace culture, employee engagement, and innovation across its multi-state operations.
"This award embodies our D.R.I.V.E. mission statement in the best way," said Aaron Zeigler, president of Zeigler Auto Group. "It stands for Develop, Reputation, Integrity, Vision, and Execution. By giving our team members the tools, trust, and freedom to lead, we continue to raise the bar—not just in our industry, but in how we empower individuals to grow in this competitive automotive industry."
Winners of the national Best and Brightest award are evaluated by an independent research firm that assesses key categories such as communication, employee enrichment, work-life balance, diversity, recognition, retention, and strategic company performance.
"This honor belongs to every team member at Zeigler who shows up each day with passion, purpose, and a commitment to creating an environment where people and performance thrive together. Our teams' D.R.I.V.E. and dedication are the reason we continue to earn accolades like this," said Mike Van Ryn, VP of talent development.
All 2025 national winners will be featured in the online edition of Corp! Magazine and The Wall Street Journal, and will be recognized during the Best and Brightest National Summit, a gathering of the country's top organizational leaders focused on sharing best practices and workplace innovation.
"These companies have prioritized making a significant impact on their culture," said Jennifer Kluge, president and CEO of NABR and the Best and Brightest Programs. "By placing employees at the center of their strategy, they've gained a true competitive edge."
In addition to its national recognition, Zeigler Auto Group continues to earn accolades in the regional markets it serves:
19 consecutive Best and Brightest wins in West Michigan (since 2007)
12 total wins in the Chicago market
4 consecutive wins in Milwaukee (since 2022)
The organization was also named one of Glassdoor's 100 Best Places to Work in the U.S. for both 2023 and 2024, and was ranked among Glassdoor's Top 10 U.S. Companies for Work-Life Balance. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Zeigler also landed at #14 nationwide on Glassdoor's list of Top 20 Highest-Rated Companies for Work-Life Balance, earning the #1 spot among new and used auto dealership groups.
About Zeigler Auto GroupZeigler Automotive Group is one of the largest privately-owned dealer groups in the U.S. with 88 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 2024.
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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