General manager: Josh Steger

Dealership group: Kunes Auto Group

Full-time employees: 52

Steger on improving employee retention: “Our turnover rate has always been very low. The things we do on a daily basis include being fair and transparent about all changes.”

Steger on offering a long-term career path: “All new employees are always offered any and all training that they need to be able to complete their role without being frustrated. A clear career path is put before them if they wish to advance within the company. We offer ongoing training [and] coaching.”

Steger on recruiting and retaining women: “We have many women working within our organization. Most of our office staff are female, we currently have two service advisers, and we also have female sales associates working for us. I have found that in various situations, a female has better correspondences with customers than males do. We most definitely encourage and hire females at Sterling Ford.”

Steger on parental leave: “Paid leave gives our employees an opportunity to be with their family in this very important time without having to worry about money. I feel that this makes a great impression to the value of the dealership.”