OUR CULTURE DRIVES EVERYTHING
Culture isn’t a catchphrase. It’s the DNA of who we are, what we do and how we operate.
our why
TRANSFORM AUTOMOTIVE RETAIL, LEADING BOLDLY AND INNOVATING ENDLESSLY TO ENRICH LIVES
BE RADICALLY TRANSPARENT
Speak truthfully. Share openly. No hidden agendas. Say the thing.
CHECK YOUR EGO
Stay humble. Be self-aware, not self-important. Keep growing. Evolve.
WIN
Know what’s expected. Exceed it. Challenge convention. Be grateful for obstacles.
MAKE THE TEAM AROUND YOU BETTER
Share and seek honest feedback. Be the reason someone else grows. Remember no one wins alone.
BE A BEACON OF LIGHT
Have fun. Spread joy. Lead with empathy. Anticipate needs. Show you care.
OUR FOUNDATIONAL PILLARS
PRINCIPLES THAT ARE INTRINSICALLY IMPORTANT TO OUR COMPANY’S FOUNDERS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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:
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!