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Aaron Zeigler Hosts Celebration For Top Performers, NASCAR Driver Carson Hocevar Races Honorees

Aaron Zeigler recently hosted a celebration at Autobahn Country Club for the latest inductees into the 2024 Service Tech & Advisors President Circle. Winners had the chance to put their driving skills to the test against NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar.

KALAMAZOO, Mich., Aug. 24, 2025 -- Zeigler Auto Group recently announced its newest President's Circle winners for Service Technicians and Service Advisors, recognizing elite team members with an unforgettable celebration held at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois.

Hosted by Zeigler Auto Group president Aaron Zeigler, the exclusive event brought together top performers for a high-adrenaline day on the track-including a unique opportunity to test their skills against Zeigler-sponsored NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar.

"It's always fun to spend time with partners, but this is definitely an experience I always look forward to. I had a lot of fun last year and was excited to return and have the chance to hangout with some familiar faces and some new ones. I know it's important to Aaron and the entire Zeigler family to show appreciation for their employees, and I want to be able to show that same appreciation for the work they do and the support they give me and the Spire Motorsports team. It's a unique opportunity for me to cheer them on like they do for us every weekend," said Hocevar, who drives the Zeigler.com No. 77 Chevy Camaro for Spire Motorsports.

The 2024 President's Circle represents the top 8% of service technicians and advisors across Zeigler's entire organization-individuals who have consistently performed at the highest level over the past 12 months. This distinguished award reflects the company's ongoing commitment to excellence and customer service across its dealerships.

This year's domestic category included one winner from each of the following Zeigler stores: Lincoln of Kalamazoo, Chrysler of Schaumburg, GMC of Holland, and Ford of  North Riverside. There were also two winners each from Zeigler Ford of Elkhart, Zeigler Chrysler of Downers Grove, and Zeigler Chevrolet of  Schaumburg. Zeigler Chrysler of Grandville produced the most winners with three earning the prestigious accolade in the domestic category. 

For the import category, Zeigler Subaru of Fort Wayne, Zeigler Subaru of Kenosha, Zeigler Toyota of Racine, Zeigler BMW of Orland Park, Zeigler Honda of Kalamazoo, and Zeigler Nissan of Orland Park each produced a winner. Jaguar Land Rover of Schaumburg, Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates, and Zeigler Nissan of Holland all had 2 winners. Zeigler Honda of Racine delivered the most winners with three service professionals taking home this year's honors.

"The winners are very proud of their accomplishments, as they should be. As a leader in this Auto Group it brings me great joy to recognize the best of the best in our Service Departments and have an event that celebrates them. All of our technicians and Advisors work very hard day in and day out to deliver our customers a great experience, it brings me great honor and pride to recognize and celebrate them," Bob Kuehl, Vice President of Fixed Operations.

Zeigler Auto Group continues to champion its employees with dynamic experiences like the President's Circle, reinforcing a workplace culture centered on performance, passion, and recognition.

About Zeigler Automotive Group
Zeigler 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 2,300 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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SOURCE Zeigler Automotive Group