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OUR CULTURE DRIVES EVERYTHING

Culture isn’t a catchphrase. It’s the DNA of who we are, what we do and how we operate.

STANDARDS OF Value

THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES THAT DRIVE OUR BUSINESS AND OUR TEAM.
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ACT WITH INTEGRITY

Treat others with uncommon levels of trust, respect and honesty.

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BUILD A
WINNING TEAM

Attract and develop great people, aligned with our values and goals.

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BREED CUSTOMER LOYALTY

Create experiences that turn first-time customers into lifetime customers.

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DELIVER RESULTS

Understand your expectations. Exceed them.

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ALWAYS IMPROVE

Seize control of your future. Be continuously curious, develop new skills, pioneer ideas.

OUR FOUNDATIONAL PILLARS

PRINCIPLES THAT ARE INTRINSICALLY IMPORTANT TO OUR COMPANY’S FOUNDERS.
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ENVISIONING

Those representing our company will have the strength to consistently question the status quo and will never settle in our pursuit to push boundaries so that we may create a better future for all stakeholders. We will be bold yet always humble as we acknowledge that consumer behaviors, technologies and associated markets continuously change and that we will always push to stay ahead of the curve.

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RELATIONSHIPS

We will actively cultivate the connection between our team, our business partners and our customers. We will treat each other with genuine care and respect while continuously seeking to spread love throughout the communities we serve. The long-term relationship focus will drive our short-term goals and interactions.

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ACTIVE SELF AWARENESS AND REFLECTION

Those representing our company will have the courage to regularly look in the mirror, seek enhanced self-awareness and strive for continual personal transformation. Team Members within #1 Cochran will be secure enough to be vulnerable in their pursuit of a better, healthier self. Healthier, more self-aware people will create healthier relationships and a healthier organization.

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EMOTIONAL STRENGTH, GRIT, FORTITUDE

We will have the strength of will. Often, at the end of a hotly contested competition, it will come down to who wants it more. Our team members will simply want it more. We will not only persevere through obstacles, but we will be grateful for them; for it is these obstacles that stimulate additional growth.

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ROOTS

We will always know who we are and from where we came. We will actively and ardently support causes that advance Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio.

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ENVISIONING

Those representing our company will have the strength to consistently question the status quo and will never settle in our pursuit to push boundaries so that we may create a better future for all stakeholders. We will be bold yet always humble as we acknowledge that consumer behaviors, technologies and associated markets continuously change and that we will always push to stay ahead of the curve.

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RELATIONSHIPS

We will actively cultivate the connection between our team, our business partners and our customers. We will treat each other with genuine care and respect while continuously seeking to spread love throughout the communities we serve. The long-term relationship focus will drive our short-term goals and interactions.

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ACTIVE SELF AWARENESS AND REFLECTION

Those representing our company will have the courage to regularly look in the mirror, seek enhanced self-awareness and strive for continual personal transformation. Team Members within #1 Cochran will be secure enough to be vulnerable in their pursuit of a better, healthier self. Healthier, more self-aware people will create healthier relationships and a healthier organization.

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EMOTIONAL STRENGTH, GRIT, FORTITUDE

We will have the strength of will. Often, at the end of a hotly contested competition, it will come down to who wants it more. Our team members will simply want it more. We will not only persevere through obstacles, but we will be grateful for them; for it is these obstacles that stimulate additional growth.

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ROOTS

We will always know who we are and from where we came. We will actively and ardently support causes that advance Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio.

OUR TEAM MEMBER PROMISE

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CAREER PATH

At #1 Cochran, there’s no limit to how far you can go. Because of our scale, we offer more pathways for professional growth than any other auto retailer. You can move upward, move laterally, or step into a role not typically associated with your background. Come here. Grow far.

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LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

You’ll join an award-winning workplace where people and innovation thrive. We are obsessive about learning and development—at every mile marker of your career. You’ll build new skillsets, expand your mindset, dive into data and tech and harness the leader within. If you’re passionate about being the best you can be, our culture of learning is yours for the taking.

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ONE COMPANY

We are the automotive leader in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, with more brands, more locations and more related businesses than anyone else. But more than anything else, we are One Company. We are one team bound by one set of values, with one overarching vision: to move our customers, team members and communities we serve in the most moving ways possible. If you’re ready to make a move, steer here and join our talented team of thinkers, doers, dreamers and disrupters.

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION FOR EVERY1

We go the extra mile to create an environment that’s welcoming to all. Transparency, mutual respect and empathy are key tenets that keep our culture strong and healthy.


EMBRACING THE COMMUNITIES
WE CALL HOME

“IF YOU’RE SEEKING A COMPANY THAT UNDERSTANDS ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES, YOU’VE FOUND US. OUR ROOTS ARE STRONG, AS IS OUR HEART.”

- ROB COCHRAN, CEO

From the day we were founded, #1 Cochran has been a dedicated supporter of charitable and community organizations in the areas surrounding our businesses. Here are just a few throughout Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio:

make a wish upmc childrens hospital akron childrens hospital panera thon community food bank second harvest food bank united way heart MHY Ministries butler county human society beverlys birthdays veterans place braddock battlefield pittsburgh clo pittsburgh public theater youngstown business incubator technological excellence center university of pittsburgh carnegie mellon university youngstown state university junior achievement family house phase 4 learning center inc subaru loves to help

Our team members also love rolling up their sleeves, whether it’s park cleanups, food drives and other initiatives. If there’s a need, we’re there!