General manager: Matt Griffith

Dealership group: LaFontaine Automotive Group

Full-time employees: 26

Griffith on changes to employment practices because of recent industry disruptions like the inventory crisis: “Through the pandemic and subsequent chip and inventory shortage, we significantly increased our recruiting, both for sales and service. Our group was able to nearly triple our used-car inventory and managed new-car inventory far better than most competitors, making it very appealing for interested individuals to want to join our group.”

Griffith on improving employee retention: “Our family-focused culture at LaFontaine Automotive Group has been a key factor in our above-average group retention. We’re focused on professional development and providing our employees a platform for growth.”

Griffith on offering a long-term career path: “We can show our employees through real-life examples of current employees how they were able to grow their career. We have numerous examples of individuals joining our group in entry-level positions and now being key managers, even general managers.”