NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Executive Vice President of Strategic Affairs and Industry Initiatives
Andrew D. Koblenz is the National Automobile Dealers Association's Executive Vice President of Strategic Affairs and Industry Initiatives. In this role, he helps guide the association as it confronts strategic challenges associated with the evolution of the auto industry, including the electrification of the fleet, new and developing distribution channels, and the increasing role of data and AI. Mr. Koblenz previously served �°������ϲʿ�����¼ as EVP of Legal and Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel where he directed the association's Legal and Regulatory Group, which represents �°������ϲʿ�����¼ and dealer interests before federal agencies and courts, provides substantive support to other �°������ϲʿ�����¼ departments and the state and metro ATAEs, and produces extensive dealer education materials and legal compliance guidance. Prior to his work in the legal and regulatory arena, Mr. Koblenz was Vice President of Industry Affairs, directing the activities of �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s Industry Relations and Industry Analysis departments, as well as the association's American Truck Dealers division.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Education
- Vice President, Education and Training
Camron Wilson is the vice president of Education and Training for �°������ϲʿ�����¼ where she leads all of �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s education and training efforts. She led the launch and growth of �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s new educational program, the �°������ϲʿ�����¼ Professional Series, which focuses on training new and high-potential department managers. Wilson also works with dealers, OEMs and allied companies providing tailored educational solutions to dealership operations.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
Dan Ingber joined �°������ϲʿ�����¼ in 2023 from the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), where he led the association's D.C. office and headed up regulatory affairs and government relations, and also served as chief in-house counsel. Dan has clerked on the U.S. Appeals Court for the Seventh Circuit, litigated cases in state and federal court, and worked as in-house counsel for Feld Entertainment.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Human Resources
As Vice President of Human Resources, Dawn oversees people management, talent acquisition, total rewards and other HR functions for �°������ϲʿ�����¼. She joins a team committed to establishing a positive workplace culture and optimizing employee productivity to meet the needs of �°������ϲʿ�����¼ members.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Legislative Affairs
As senior vice president of �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s Legislative Affairs group, Ivette Rivera works to develop �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s overall legislative strategy and oversees day-to-day operations of the association's Capitol Hill office. A longtime �°������ϲʿ�����¼ employee, Rivera has been involved in many critical dealer issues, including getting dealers exempted from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau oversight and developing the Cash for Clunkers program.
James Minnis - Chief Legal Officer, SVP
Job Titles:
- Associate General Counsel
- General Counsel
- Senior Vice President
James Minnis is senior vice president and associate general counsel in �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s Legal and Regulatory Affairs Department, where his responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts, managing litigation and counseling �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s operating units on legal issues. Previously, Minnis was �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s director of Corporate Legal Affairs and director of Regulatory Affairs.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Communications
Jared Allen is vice president, Communications at �°������ϲʿ�����¼. In this role, Allen oversees �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s media-relations engagement and strategy, and serves as the organization's primary spokesman. He also oversees much of �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s external communication strategy, including message development, digital communications and policy speechwriting. Allen serves as a senior member of �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s policy-development team.
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Executive Vice President
John Beckman serves as �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s executive vice president and chief operating officer, working across the organization on strategy and operations, as well as development of new business opportunities. Beckman also oversees �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s Dealership Operations, Membership, Information Technology, and Economics and Data Analytics. He brings more than 25 years of automotive industry experience to �°������ϲʿ�����¼.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President
- Senior Vice President, Public Affairs
Jonathan Collegio, senior vice president of public affairs for �°������ϲʿ�����¼, is responsible for the organization's communications and marketing efforts. Collegio previously served as communications director for American Crossroads in Washington, D.C., the largest Republican "Super PAC." He was named Public Affairs Executive of the Year by PR News in 2009.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Executive Vice President
Joe Cowden serves as �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s executive vice president & chief financial officer. He works with �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s leadership to execute �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s strategic initiatives. Cowden is responsible for all financial operations of �°������ϲʿ�����¼ and its affiliated entities.
Job Titles:
- President, American Truck Dealers
Laura is President of the American Truck Dealers (ATD), a division of the National Automobile Dealers Association (�°������ϲʿ�����¼). ATD represents more than 1,800 franchised medium- and heavy-duty truck dealers holding nearly 3,000 separate franchises, domestic and import.
Job Titles:
- Chief Information Officer
- Vice President
Mark Sportack is �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s Vice President and Chief Information Officer, working to support the needs of the Association and its members. He brings a wealth of experience to �°������ϲʿ�����¼, having worked for AT&T, Bell Labs, and large international law firms. He is skilled in managing all aspects of information technology, with expertise in identifying and launching systems to meet emerging needs of the business. Additionally, Mark has written several books on information technology and taught graduate courses in Syracuse University. He combines his passion for information technology with a strategic perspective and commitment to customer service excellence.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Meetings, Conventions & Expositions
As senior vice president of Meetings, Conventions and Expositions for �°������ϲʿ�����¼, Melissa Wolpert, CMP, directs the planning, production and execution of the annual �°������ϲʿ�����¼ Show, the largest event in the U.S. auto industry. She also oversees the biannual American Truck Dealers Show and �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s annual legislative conference, two industry-wide forums, and various board and committee meetings. Wolpert has been with �°������ϲʿ�����¼ since 2008 and was previously senior director of Convention Services and Operations.
Job Titles:
- Vice President
- Vice President, Legislative Affairs
Michael Harrington is the vice president of �°������ϲʿ�����¼ Legislative Affairs, responsible for managing �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s legislative staff and implementing �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s legislative agenda. He specializes in fuel economy, auto finance and highway safety issues. Harrington began his service at �°������ϲʿ�����¼ in 2008 as its chief legislative counsel. Previously, he was appointed by President George W. Bush to be director of External Affairs for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President of Industry Affairs
- Senior Vice President, Industry Relations
As senior vice president of industry affairs, Michael T. Regan directs the activities of �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s Industry Relations and International Affairs groups. Previously, he served as AutoNation, Inc.'s director of Industry Relations and as associate director of �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s Industry Relations.
Mike Stanton became �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s president & CEO on January 1, 2021. He previously served as �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s executive vice president and chief operating officer. Stanton has represented �°������ϲʿ�����¼ and dealer interests for over 20 years in roles with the Industry Affairs Department and the �°������ϲʿ�����¼ Used Car Guide.
Job Titles:
- Executive Vice President, Public Policy
Paul D. Metrey is Executive Vice President, Public Policy for the National Automobile Dealers Association. In this capacity, he leads and overseas �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s Legislative Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Public Affairs departments and is responsible for formulating and implementing �°������ϲʿ�����¼'s public policy advocacy strategies and representing the interests of �°������ϲʿ�����¼ before the federal government.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President
- Senior Vice President, Dealership Operations
Steve Park is senior vice president, Dealership Operations at �°������ϲʿ�����¼. In this role, Park is responsible for a department that serves as the go-to resource for car and truck franchised dealers to improve operations and profitability via education, consulting and training. Previously, Park was vice president, Dealership Operations and oversaw the �°������ϲʿ�����¼/ATD Academy and 20 Group Operations, while leading in-dealership consulting initiatives. Park joined �°������ϲʿ�����¼ in 2018 as senior director, responsible for 20 Group and Academy.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Industry Relations
Todd Milbury is Vice President of Industry Relations, working to engage the major automotive manufacturing companies on issues important to �°������ϲʿ�����¼ dealer members. These issues range from operational programs and policies unique to one brand, to ecosystem topics that impact the current and future success of all dealers and the health of the auto industry.