Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), a Daimler company, is responsible for the distribution and marketing of Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. The company sold 225,128 vehicles in the U.S. in 2008.
MBUSA was founded in 1965. Prior to that, Mercedes-Benz cars were sold in the United States from 1957 to 1964 by Mercedes-Benz Sales, Inc., a subsidiary of the
Studebaker-Packard Corporation. Max Hoffman was the first importer
from 1952 to 1957. Today, MBUSA has 348 dealerships, more than
1,500 employees, and over 21,500 U.S. dealership employees.
Offices
Main Office--Mercedes Benz One Mercedes Drive; P.O. Box 350 Montvale, New Jersey 07645
Tel: 201-573-0600
Northeast Region--Morris Corporate Center 3, Bldg. D, 400 Interpace Parkway, Parsippany, NJ 07054
Tel: 973-331-5400; Fax: 973-331-5404
Central Region--9399 West Higgins Avenue, Ste.210, Rosemont, IL 60018
Tel: 847-384-4600; Fax: 847-384-4640
Western Region--6500 Town Center Drive, Ste. 1100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: 714-435-5400; Fax: 714-435-3132
Southern Region--8813 Western Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Tel: 904-443-2100; Fax: 904-443-2167
Vehicle Preparation Centers
Jacksonville, Florida
Carson, California
Belcamp, Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
Parts Distribution Centers
Robinsville, New Jersey
Fort Worth, Texas
Carol Stream, Illinois
Learning & Performance Centers
Montvale, New Jersey
Jacksonville, Florida
Itasca, Illinois
Rancho Cucamonga, California
Marshaling Yard
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Diversity
Introduction:
Diversity makes all the difference! Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) strategy is to embed diversity and inclusion into the corporate culture of MBUSA in order to provide a stronger connection between our workforce and our customers.
MBUSA defines "Diversity" in a broad and inclusive manner. MBUSA believes diversity encompasses understanding and valuing the differences that all of us exhibit. These differences go beyond ethnicity, race, gender, physical ability, age, sexual orientation and religion, to include national origin, education, differences in work experience, personalities, lifestyles, cultural background and others.
Inclusion is defined by MBUSA as the opportunity for all people to equally and fully engage. MBUSA believes an inclusive corporate culture is one in which all people feel comfortable and respected regardless of individual differences and characteristics.
MBUSA strives to recruit, promote, develop and retain a diverse workforce. National and local diversity events, including career fairs, are sponsored by MBUSA. MBUSA's presence at these events underscores its commitment to support organizations which strive to champion diversity and inclusion. We also provide opportunities for employees to participate and engage in diversity and inclusion issues.
Strategic objectives are to ensure:
- Diversity and inclusion are embedded in MBUSA's corporate culture
- A diverse workforce with respect to recruitment, retention, development and promotion
- Learning and Performance activities include diversity and inclusion content
- Marketing activities reflect the diversity demographics of our customers
- Purchasing activities which encompass diverse suppliers
- A dealer network that leverages the diverse demographics of our customers
Diversity- Message from the President
Organizations we sponsor:
MBUSA supports a variety of national and local Diversity organizations and events through sponsorship and participation in conferences, conventions, awards events and other activities. MBUSA's presence at these events underscores our commitment to support organizations which strive to champion diversity and inclusion; provide opportunities for employees to learn about and engage in diversity and inclusion issues and maintain brand exposure to key diverse demographics. Many of these events also include opportunities relating to diversity recruiting.
Some of these organizations include:
- The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting
- The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
- Lambda Legal
- The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers
- The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Non-Violent Social Change
- Women's Automotive Association International
- Thurgood Marshall College Fund
- The Rainbow/PUSH Coalition
- National Society of Black Engineers
- Ascend Pan-Asian Leaders
- Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
- National Bar Association
Awards and Recognition:
MBUSA receives recognition for its dedication to diversity and inclusion practices as well as its support of diversity organizations, their missions and goals. Below are a few examples of the awards and recognition received:
- New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP) honored MBUSA with a Courage Award in recognition of MBUSA's support of the LGBT community
- National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers awarded Norma J. Ross (Dealer Principal, Bob Ross Buick-GMC & Ross Motor Cars Mercedes-Benz) with the Woman of the Year Award
- New Jersey Chapter of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund honored Tommy Shi, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, with an Award of Excellence
Contact:
For more information regarding Diversity and Inclusion at MBUSA, please contact:
Tommy Shi, Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Phone: 201-573-2323
Email: Tommy.Shi@mbusa.com