Overall Rank for 2017: 99

Rank based on Dealership size (Medium): 44

Dealer
Mitch Walters

Full-time employees
63

2016 new-vehicle sales
817, up 8.9%

2016 used-vehicle sales
908, up 21%

Walters on showing employees they are valued
"Friendship shows appreciation to team members by practicing servant leadership. The higher you are in our organization, the more you are expected to serve others."

COO Chris Wilson on keeping employees engaged
"Friendship keeps team members engaged in their jobs by providing adequate training. We also recognize team members who go the extra mile."

Human Resources Manager Pamela Ragan on a successful healthy living program
"Friendship offers reimbursement for gym memberships, weight-loss programs and tobacco cessation."

Ragan on attracting employees

"Social media is used to attract and hire the best talent in our region. We also encourage team member referrals by offering a referral bonus up to $1,000."