Dealer: Richard Garber

Dealership group: Garber Automotive Group

Full-time employees: 63

General Manager Billy Buechel on diversity, equity and inclusion as it relates to hiring and employment: “We are very fortunate to have a very diverse group of individuals on our team. Our hiring process is simple — placing the right person in the best position for them to be successful.”

Buechel on improving employee retention: “I believe open and honest communication with our team members is crucial. Team members need to know where they stand. Monthly and annual one-on-ones are important. We also make sure our employees have a good work-life balance.”

Buechel on offering employees a career path: “Our team members understand our culture is to grow our team and to promote from within whenever possible. This is encouraged and promoted from day one. For those team members that raise their hand and want to grow, we offer programs like Growers Club MIT — Managers in Training. These individuals get more exposure to the leadership team, their responsibilities as leaders and some personalized training.”