20 - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- CEO of Fairway Automotive Group
- CEO of Fairway Automotive Group in Greenville
- NADA Board Member - South Carolina
Foster McKissick III is CEO of Fairway Automotive Group in Greenville, S.C. He started in the automotive business in 1978, working in his family's dealership. McKissick represents South Carolina's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: January 2017-February 2024)
Job Titles:
- Executive Vice President, Legal & Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel
- NADA 's Executive Vice President of Legal and Regulatory Affairs
Andrew D. Koblenz is NADA's executive vice president of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, which represents NADA and dealer interests before federal agencies, and general counsel. He supervises a staff of attorneys who specialize in franchise and state law, corporate law and federal regulatory affairs. Prior to his current position, Koblenz was vice president of NADA Industry Affairs and executive director and special counsel for Industry Affairs.
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - New Mexico
- Owner of Quality Mazda
Annette DiLorenzo Thayer is dealer/owner of Quality Mazda in Albuquerque, N.M. A third-generation dealer, she started in the automotive business in 1989, working in her family's Quality Jeep Eagle dealership. DiLorenzo Thayer represents New Mexico's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: July 2014-January 2025)
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Education and Training for NADA Where She Leads All of NADA
- Vice President, Education and Training
Camron Wilson is the vice president of Education and Training for NADA where she leads all of NADA's education and training efforts. She led the launch and growth of NADA's new educational program, the NADA 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:
- III Is Dealer Principal of Laramie Peak Motors
- NADA Board Member - Wyoming
Chuck Ruwart, III is dealer principal of Laramie Peak Motors in Wheatland, Wyo. He started in the automotive business in 1979 in the carwash at Chuck Ruwart Chevrolet in Denver, Co. He's held positions such as, sales consultant, fleet manager, leasing consultant, general manager before becoming dealer principal. Ruwart represents Wyoming's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
Job Titles:
- Dealer Principal and Vice President of Coyle Chevrolet Buick GMC Nissan in Clarksville
- NADA Board Member - Indiana
Chris Coyle is dealer principal and vice president of Coyle Chevrolet Buick GMC Nissan in Clarksville, Ind. He started in automotive working as a kid washing cars for his father, Mike Sr., a second generation Chevrolet dealer. After becoming old enough to work fulltime he started working as a service writer at Coyle Chevrolet in 1991. He's held multiple positions within the dealership, which celebrated 70 years in business 2016. Coyle serves on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association, representing Indiana's franchised new-car dealers. (Term: January 2016 - January 2025)
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - Oregon / Industry
- Partner at Herzog
- Partner at Herzog - Meier Auto Center
Christopher Meier is a Partner at Herzog-Meier Auto Center in Beaverton, Ore., which has been in business since 1957. He started out washing cars at age 12 and rejoined the business in 1993 at the age of 25. He has served in the dealership as Sales Manager, Business Manager, Used Car Manager, General Manager and Dealer Principal. Meier represents Oregon's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: February 2020-February 2026)
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - Metro Detroit
- President of Livonia Chrysler Jeep
- President of Livonia Chrysler Jeep in Livonia
Colleen McDonald is president of Livonia Chrysler Jeep in Livonia, Mich. Colleen is a second generation auto dealer. She started working in her family's dealership in 1982. She became president after working as a saleswoman, sales manager, finance and insurance manager and general manager. McDonald represents Metropolitan Detroit's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: December 2020-January 2025)
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - Kentucky
- President / CEO of Renshaw Automotive Group
- President / CEO of Renshaw Automotive Group in Bowling Green
Danny Renshaw is President/CEO of Renshaw Automotive Group in Bowling Green, KY. Renshaw Automotive Group is comprised of 4 dealerships throughout Western and South Central Kentucky. Renshaw started in the automotive business in 1973 as a salesperson at North City Ford in Madisonville, KY. He represents Kentucky's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: January 2017-February 2026)
Job Titles:
- Dealer Principal of Contemporary Automotive Inc
- Dealer Principal of Contemporary Automotive Inc. in Milford
- NADA Board Member - New Hamsphire
David Hammer is dealer principal of Contemporary Automotive Inc. in Milford, N.H. He started in the automotive business in 1997 after he transitioned from a 17 year investment banking career to the family business. Hammer represents New Hampshire's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: February 2022-January 2025)
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - Idaho
- Owner of Taylor Chevrolet Co
David Taylor is dealer/owner of Taylor Chevrolet Co. in Rexburg, Idaho and St. Anthony Motors in St. Anthony, Idaho. He started in the automotive business in 1983 working his way through the family's dealership from lot tech up to dealer. Taylor represents Idaho's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: February 2021-February 2024)
Job Titles:
- Executive Vice President of Legislative Affairs at NADA
- Executive Vice President, Legislative Affairs
David W. Regan is executive vice president of Legislative Affairs at NADA. He is responsible for the strategic engagement of the association's legislative office in Washington, D.C., which includes NADA's political action committee. He also serves as part of the executive management team at NADA. Regan has worked in NADA's legislative office since January 1999, except for two-and-a-half years as vice president of Federal Affairs for Phillips 66.
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 NADA. She joins a team committed to establishing a positive workplace culture and optimizing employee productivity to meet the needs of NADA members.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
- NADA Vice Chairman, Region IV / Industry
- President of Shortline Auto Group
- President of Shortline Auto Group in Aurora, Colo
Donald P. Hicks is president of Shortline Auto Group in Aurora, Colo. He started in the automotive business in 1972 at Courtesy Ford in Littleton, Colo., and has held various positions in the industry. Hicks represents Colorado's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: February 2010-Febraury 2024)
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Regulatory Affairs Environment, Health & Safety
- Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Environment, Health, & Safety for NADA
Douglas Greenhaus is vice president, Regulatory Affairs, Environment, Health, & Safety for NADA. Greenhaus represents dealer interests before federal agencies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the U.S. Department of Labor. He advises and counsels NADA members and staff on federal regulatory matters, is the author of numerous trade publications and educational materials, and frequently speaks at industry engagements.
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - Vermont
- Principal / Managing Member of Brattleboro Subaru
Frank Hanenberger is the retailer principal/managing member of Brattleboro Subaru in Brattleboro, Vt. and MetroWest Subaru in Natick, Mass. He started in the automotive business in 1989 as a Kettering University co-op student at General Motors. Hanenberger represents Vermont's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: August 2022-January 2026)
President Franklin D. Roosevelt brought relief to struggling dealers, signing into law a measure allowing them to sell to the government new cars and trucks that had been subject to rationing.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
- 2023 NADA Vice Chairman / Industry
- President of Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc
Gary Gilchrist is president of Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc. in Tacoma, Wash. He started in the automotive business in 1977 selling cars in Tacoma after graduating from college. Gilchrist is 2023 vice chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association and represents Washington's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors. (Term: January 2017-February 2026)
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
- 2023 NADA Chairman / Industry
- Chairman of Pohanka Automotive Group
Geoffrey Pohanka is Chairman of Pohanka Automotive Group in Capitol Heights, MD. He started in the automotive business in 1971, working summers in his father's dealership. He is a third-generation dealer. The company was originally founded by his grandfather in 1919 selling and servicing Chevrolets. Today, the Pohanka Automotive Group sells fifteen makes of vehicles at their locations in Maryland, Virginia, Texas and Delaware. Pohanka is 2023 chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association and represents the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors. He previously served on the NADA board from 2001 to 2009.
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - at - Large West / Industry
- Owner of Haron Motor Sales Inc
- Owner of Haron Motor Sales Inc. in Fres
Hilary Haron is owner of Haron Motor Sales Inc. in Fresno, Calif. She started in the automotive business at the age of 11 when her father started bringing her to the office. She has held a little bit of every position within the dealership. Haron is an at-large member of the National Automobile Dealers Association's board of directors, representing women dealers from the West Region. (Term: July 2021-February 2024)
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Legislative Affairs
As senior vice president of NADA's Legislative Affairs group, Ivette Rivera works to develop NADA's overall legislative strategy and oversees day-to-day operations of the association's Capitol Hill office. A longtime NADA 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.
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - at - Large East / Industry
- Principal / President of Dadeland Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Jay Rivchin is dealer principal/president of Dadeland Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram and South Miami Alfa Romeo Fiat in Miami, Fla. and Homestead Hyundai Genesis in Homestead, Fla. He started in the automotive business in 1979 at Dadeland Dodge. He has held multiple positions within the dealership from salesman, sales manager, capital F&I manager, GSM, GM and dealer principal/president. Rivchin is an at-large member of the National Automobile Dealers Association's board of directors, representing minority dealers from the East Region.
Job Titles:
- Associate General Counsel
- Senior Vice President
- Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel in NADA 's Legal
James Minnis is senior vice president and associate general counsel in NADA's Legal and Regulatory Affairs Department, where his responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts, managing litigation and counseling NADA's operating units on legal issues. Previously, Minnis was NADA's director of Corporate Legal Affairs and director of Regulatory Affairs.
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - Nevada
- President of Jim Marsh Automotive
- President of Jim Marsh Automotive in Las Vegas
Jim Marsh is president of Jim Marsh Automotive in Las Vegas. He started in the automotive business in 1965 when he opened Jim Marsh Pontiac in Longview, Wash. Marsh represents Nevada's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: February 2010-January 2025)
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Communications
- Vice President, Communications at NADA
Jared Allen is vice president, Communications at NADA. In this role, Allen oversees NADA's media-relations engagement and strategy, and serves as the organization's primary spokesman. He also oversees much of NADA's external communication strategy, including message development, digital communications and policy speechwriting. Allen serves as a senior member of NADA's policy-development team.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
- NADA Regulatory Affairs Committee Chairman / Industry
- President and Owner of Carriage House
Jeff Aiosa is president and owner of Carriage House in New London, Conn. He started in the automotive business in 1980 as a technician and became owner/operator of his own Mercedes-Benz dealership in 1990. Aiosa represents Connecticut's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
Job Titles:
- Dealer Principal of Longbine Auto Plaza in Emporia
- NADA Board Member - Kansas
Jeffrey Longbine is dealer principal of Longbine Auto Plaza in Emporia, Kan. He grew up in the automotive business as a 4th generation dealer. He has done everything from detail to sales to management. Longbine represents Kansas's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: January 2023-February 2026)
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Executive Committee
- NADA Legislative Affairs Committee Chairman
- President, General Manager of Anderson
- President, General Manager of Anderson - Weber Toyota Lincoln
Jeffrey Weber is president, general manager of Anderson-Weber Toyota Lincoln in Dubuque, Iowa. He started in the automotive business in 1999 working in the dealership as an F&I Manager. Weber serves on the board of directors of the National Auto Dealers Association, representing Iowa's franchised new-car dealers. (Term: March 2018 - February 2024)
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - North Dakota
Job Titles:
- Senior Director, Multimedia Communications
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Executive Vice President
- NADA 's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
John Beckman serves as NADA'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 NADA's Dealership Operations, Membership, Information Technology, and Economics and Data Analytics. He brings more than 25 years of automotive industry experience to NADA.
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - New York State / Industry
- President of Mc
- President of McClurg Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
John McClurg is president of McClurg Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and McClurg Chevrolet Buick in Perry, N.Y. He started in the automotive business in the parts department in 1980. He became president after working as a parts manager, salesman and dealer. McClurg represents New York's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: February 2021-February 2024)
Job Titles:
- Executive Manager
- Executive Manager / Vice President of Mitchell Nissan Inc
- NADA Board Member - Alabama
John Mitchell Jr. is Executive Manager/Vice President of Mitchell Nissan Inc. in Enterprise, Ala. Mitchell grew up in the automotive business. His dad started the business and he has worked in it since he was in Jr. high school. John has held multiple positions and worked in all department of the store. Mitchell represents Alabama's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: February 2020-February 2026)
Job Titles:
- Dealer Principal of Faulkner Nissan of Jenkintown
- NADA Board Member - Eastern Pennsylvania / Industry
John S. Oyler is dealer principal of Faulkner Nissan of Jenkintown, Pa. The Faulkner Auto Group consists of 30 dealerships that carry 20 different makes throughout central and eastern Pennsylvania. He started in the automotive business in 1975 when he began representing buyers and sellers of dealerships in buy/sell transactions. In 1985 he became the outside general counsel for the Pennsylvania Automotive Association. In 1987 he formed the Automotive Dealership Law Practice Group at McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC. From 1982-1989 he owned 49% of Mechanicsburg Porsche + Audi; and in 2010 he became the dealer principal of Faulkner Nissan of Jenkintown. Oyler serves on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association, representing Eastern Pennsylvania's franchised new-car dealers. (Term: March 2018 - February 2024)
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - Maine
- President of Emerson Chevrolet Buick
- President of Emerson Chevrolet Buick in Auburn, Maine
John T. Emerson is president of Emerson Chevrolet Buick in Auburn, Maine. He started in the retail auto business in 1970, washing cars for his father at Louis Chevrolet in Lewiston, Maine, and began selling cars full time after graduating from Northwood University. Emerson represents Maine's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: January 2014-February 2026)
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for NADA
- Senior Vice President, Public Affairs
Jonathan Collegio, senior vice president of public affairs for NADA, 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:
- NADA Board Member - Metro Chicago
- President of Liberty Auto City
- President of Liberty Auto City in Libertyville
Joe Massarelli is President of Liberty Auto City in Libertyville, Ill. He started in the automotive business in 1986 upon graduating college. He has held multiple positions from parts & services to sales & finance & insurance management and became general manager in 1994. Massarelli represents Metropolitan Chicago's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: January 2020-February 2026)
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wis.
GM Dealer Academy, Flint, Mich.
Chrysler Dealer Academy, Detroit, Mich.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Executive Vice President
- NADA 's Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Joe Cowden serves as NADA's executive vice president & chief financial officer. He works with NADA's leadership to execute NADA's strategic initiatives. Cowden is responsible for all financial operations of NADA and its affiliated entities.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
- CEO of Don Johnson Auto Group in Rice Lake, Wis
- NADA Vice Chairman, Region
Josh Johnson is CEO of Don Johnson Auto Group in Rice Lake, Wis. As a fifth generation dealer, he grew up in the business, first detailing vehicles as a child, getting his sales license when he turned 18, and then progressing through various positions after returning to the business following his career with General Mills. Johnson represents Wisconsin's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: January 2019-January 2025)
Job Titles:
- General Manager of Nate Wade Subaru
- NADA Board Member - Utah
Kirk Schneider is dealer/general manager of Nate Wade Subaru in Salt Lake City, Utah. He started in the automotive business in 1984, working for his father-in-law and purchasing the dealership in 1995. Schneider represents Utah's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: January 2014-February 2026)
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
- President of Sunnyside Automotive Group in Middleburg Heights, Ohio
Kirt Frye is president of Sunnyside Automotive Group in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. He started in the automotive business in the parts department of Sunshine Honda in Plymouth, Mich. in 1982. He and dealership founder Tom Bohlander built the business into a successful three-state operation with 13 stores in Michigan, Ohio and New Hampshire. Frye bought Bohlander out of all Ohio operations in 1997 and expanded the group to include eight stores. Frye represents metropolitan Cleveland's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: April 2013-February 2026)
Job Titles:
- Dealer Principal of Gene 's Chrysler
- NADA Board Member - Alaska
Lane Nichols is dealer principal of Gene's Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Fairbanks, Alaska. He has served in the dealership as Sales Manager, General Sales Manager and Dealer Principal. Nichols represents Alaska's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: March 2022-January 2025)
Job Titles:
- President, American Truck Dealers
Laura is President of the American Truck Dealers (ATD), a division of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). ATD represents more than 1,800 franchised medium- and heavy-duty truck dealers holding nearly 3,000 separate franchises, domestic and import.
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - Louisiana / Industry
- President of Hebert 's Town & Country Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Mark Hebert is president of Hebert's Town & Country Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Shreveport, La., Hebert's Town & Country Ford Lincoln in Minden, La. and Legacy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Natchitoches, La. Hebert is a second-generation dealer. He started in the automotive business in 1983 working at Bob Post Chrysler Plymouth. Hebert represents Louisiana's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - Northern California
- President of Normandin Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat
Mark Normandin is president of Normandin Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat in San Jose, Calif. Mark is a fifth-generation auto dealer. He grew up in the automotive business working at his family's dealership. Normandin represents Northern California's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
Job Titles:
- Chief Information Officer
- Vice President
- NADA 's Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Mark Sportack is NADA'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 NADA, 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:
- NADA Board Member - Southern California
- President of Browning Automotive Group
Matt Browning is president of Browning Automotive Group in Cerritos, Calif. He started in the automotive business in 1993 working in the parts department at Browning Oldsmobile, Mazda, Mitsubishi. He has held multiple positions within the dealership. Browning represents Southern California's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Meetings, Conventions & Expositions
As senior vice president of Meetings, Conventions and Expositions for NADA, Melissa Wolpert, CMP, directs the planning, production and execution of the annual NADA Show, the largest event in the U.S. auto industry. She also oversees the biannual American Truck Dealers Show and NADA's annual legislative conference, two industry-wide forums, and various board and committee meetings. Wolpert has been with NADA since 2008 and was previously senior director of Convention Services and Operations.
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - Virginia
- President of Suttle Motor Corporation
Mike Suttle is president of Suttle Motor Corporation in Newport News, Va. He started in the automotive business in 1974 working in his family's dealership. Suttle represents Virginia's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of NADA Legislative Affairs
- Vice President, Legislative Affairs
Michael Harrington is the vice president of NADA Legislative Affairs, responsible for managing NADA's legislative staff and implementing NADA's legislative agenda. He specializes in fuel economy, auto finance and highway safety issues. Harrington began his service at NADA 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).
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- NADA Board Member - Mississippi / Industry
- Owner of Cannon Motor Company
Michael Joe Cannon is owner of Cannon Motor Company in Greenwood, Miss. He started in the automotive business working at his dad's used-car lot in Calhoun City. Cannon left his job as an assistant football coach to go back home and run the business after his dad passed away. Cannon represents Mississippi's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Dealer Principal of Marine Chevrolet
- NADA Immediate past Chairman / Industry Relations GM Co. Liaison
Michael K. Alford, dealer principal of Marine Chevrolet in Jacksonville, N.C., and Trent Buick GMC and Trent Cadillac in New Bern, N.C., was 2022 NADA chairman. A new-car dealer since 1997, Alford attended the NADA Academy. He is committed to supporting the military and employs many former service members; in 2007 he chaired the NC Military Growth Task Force, assembling local leaders to address social and infrastructure needs of Marine Corps bases in North Carolina. Alford was the recipient of the 2013 TIME Dealer of the Year.
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 NADA's Industry Relations and International Affairs groups. Previously, he served as AutoNation, Inc.'s director of Industry Relations and as associate director of NADA's Industry Relations.
Job Titles:
- Managing Partner of Cascade Auto Group
- NADA Board Member - at - Large East / Industry
Michelle Primm is managing partner of Cascade Auto Group in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. She started in the automotive business at the age of 12 in her family's dealership, helping with filing in the service department, and has held other positions-from cashier to general manager-becoming managing partner in 2003. Primm is an at-large member of the National Automobile Dealers Association's board of directors, representing women dealers from the East Region.
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Member of the Executive Committee
- President
- NADA 's President & CEO
Mike Stanton became NADA's president & CEO on January 1, 2021. He previously served as NADA's executive vice president and chief operating officer. Stanton has represented NADA and dealer interests for over 20 years in roles with the Industry Affairs Department and the NADA Used Car Guide.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
- NADA Dealership Operations Committee Chairman
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- Education Efforts Recognized by White House EV Acceleration Challenge
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- CEO of Sutton Auto Team
- NADA Board Member - at - Large Central
Nate Sutton is CEO of Sutton Auto Team, which includes Sutton Ford in Matteson, Ill., Honda of Kenosha in Bristol, Ill. and Rapid's Honda in Coon Rapids, Minn. He started in the automotive business in 1987 in sales at Whitman Ford in Temperance, Mich. He has held multiple positions within the dealership, rotating departments, before becoming CEO. Sutton is an at-large member of the National Automobile Dealers Association's board of directors, representing minority dealers from the Central.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
- Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs for NADA
Paul D. Metrey is the senior vice president, Regulatory Affairs for NADA. In this capacity, he directs a team of attorneys who represent dealer interests before, and educate dealers on regulations promulgated by, federal executive branch agencies that oversee dealer operations. Metrey is the author and editor of numerous NADA publications, including the NADA/NAMAD/AIADA Model Dealership Voluntary Protection Products Policy and the NADA/NAMAD/AIADA Fair Credit Compliance Policy & Program.
Job Titles:
- Dealer and a Partner
- NADA Board Member - Minnesota / Industry
Paul Walser is a second-generation dealer and a partner of Walser Automotive Group in Edina, Minn. He started in the automotive business in 1974 selling new cars at Town's Edge Ford. Walser was 2021 chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association and represents Minnesota's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors.
Job Titles:
- CEO and Owner of Ricart Automotive Group
- NADA Board Member - Ohio / Industry
Rhett Ricart is CEO and owner of Ricart Automotive Group, in Columbus, Ohio. Ricart Ford was founded in June 1953, by his father, Paul Ricart Sr. Ricart was the 2020 chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association and represents Ohio's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors.
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- NADA Board Member - New Jersey / Industry
Rick DeSilva Jr. is dealer of Liberty Subaru in Emerson, N.J., Genesis of Mahwah and Liberty Hyundai in Mahwah, N.J., and Liberty Kia in Ramsey, N.J. Rick is a second generation dealer, starting his career in the retail automotive business at 12 years old, washing cars at his family's Subaru dealership. After graduating college, he worked on the wholesale side for 6 years with Toyota Motor Sales before rejoining the family business in 2003. DeSilva represents New Jersey's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - West Virginia / Industry
- Vice President and General Manager of Stephens Auto Center
Richard Stephens is vice president and general manager of Stephens Auto Center in Danville, W.Va. He started in the automotive business in his family's dealership; after graduating from college, he worked for Chrysler Financial before returning to the family business. Stephens represents West Virginia's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Executive Committee
- NADA Industry Relations Committee Chairman
- President & CEO of 1 Cochran
Rob Cochran is President & CEO of #1 Cochran, Western Pennsylvania's largest automotive retailer. Cochran started his career in the automotive business in 1987 upon graduating from Carnegie Mellon University. He served as Executive Vice President from 1987-1992 and became President & CEO in 1992. Cochran represents Western Pennsylvania's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
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- NADA Board Member - Rhode Island
Bob Tasca, Jr. is president of Tasca Automotive Group in Cranston, RI. Tasca Automotive Group operates out of 11 locations spread throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Florida. Tasca represents Rhode Island's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Executive Committee
- Managing Partner of Rob Sight Ford
- NADA Show Committee Chairman
Bobby Sight is managing partner of Rob Sight Ford in Kansas City, Mo. He started in the automotive business sweeping floors in his family's dealership at the age of 14 before he could drive. He has held multiple positions within the industry from porter, sales, service advisor, internet manager, desk manager, ops manager to managing partner. Sight represents Missouri's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
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- NADA Board Member - at - Large West
- Owner / President of Robert Brogden 's Olathe Buick GMC
Robert Brogden is owner/president of Robert Brogden's Olathe Buick GMC and Robert Brogden's Olathe Kia in Olathe, Kan. and Robert Brogden's Buick GMC Cadillac in Hays, Kan. He started in the automotive business in 1982 at Scholfied Bros Pontiac in Wichita, Kan. Brogden is an at-large member of the National Automobile Dealers Association's board of directors, representing minority dealers from the West Region.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
- NADA Vice Chairman, Region I / Industry Relations Buick / GMC Liaison
- President of Vail Buick GMC
Bob Vail is president of Vail Buick GMC in Bedford Hills, N.Y. He started in the automotive business working in his father's Studebaker dealership. Vail represents metropolitan New York's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
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- NADA Board Member - Southern Texas / Industry
- President of Elswick Automotive
Roger Elswick is president of Elswick Automotive in Baytown, Texas. Elswick Automotive consist of Community Toyota, Community Honda and Community Kia in Baytown, TX and Community Honda in Lafayette, LA. He became a new car franchised dealer in 2005. Elswick represents South Texas's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
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- NADA Board Member - Illinois / Industry
- President of O'Brien Auto Team
Ryan Gremore is president of O'Brien Auto Team in Bloomington and Normal, Ill. O'Brien Auto Team consists of 5 dealerships selling 6 different makes. He started in the automotive business in 1998 after high school. He's held positions such as, salesman, sales manager, general sales manager, general manager before becoming president. Gremore represents Illinois's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Executive Committee
- Vice President
- NADA Dealership Operations Committee Chairman
Sandy Angello is vice president and dealer operator of Pohanka Automotive Group of Salisbury in Salisbury, Md. She has over 40 years of experience in the automotive industry, during which time she strategically guided Pohanka Automotive Group's substantial growth in multiple locations. Fitzgerald-Angello represents Maryland's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Executive Committee
- NADA Public Affairs Committee Chairman
- President of Bill Dube Hyundai
Scott Dube is president of Bill Dube Hyundai in Wilmington, Mass. He started in the automotive business in 1975 when his parents bought a Toyota franchise in Dover, N.H. He worked many different jobs in the dealership until after high school. He was an airline pilot for almost twenty years and then came back into the family business in 2004. Dube serves on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association, representing Massachusetts' franchised new-car dealers.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Executive Committee
- ATD Chairman
- President of McCandless Truck Center
Scott McCandless is president of McCandless Truck Center in Aurora, Co. and a truck industry veteran with 40 plus years of experience. He started working for his father's dealership in Las Vegas, Nevada, in high school. When he left in 2000 to take over the International truck dealership in Denver, Colorado, Scott had grown the leasing company award-winning operation with more than 250 units. As chairman of the American Truck Dealers (ATD), McCandless represents franchised medium- and heavy-duty new-truck dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - Nebraska
- President of Sid Dillon Chevrolet in Fremont, Neb.
Sid Dillon is president of Sid Dillon Chevrolet in Fremont, Neb. He started in the automotive business in 1982 working for his father at Sid Dillon Olds Cadillac. He has served in the dealership as Sales Rep, Sales Manager, General Manager and Dealer Principal. Dillon has eight dealerships in five cities in Nebraska selling thirteen different makes. Dillon represents Nebraska's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - Hawaii
- President of Tony Group
Stan Masamitsu is president of Tony Group in Waipahu, Hawaii. The company was originally founded by his father in 1967 in Japan, then moved to Hawaii in 1977 to open their first dealership in the U.S. Masamitsu represents Hawaii's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - Tennessee
- President of Stan McNabb Automotive
Stan McNabb is president of Stan McNabb Automotive in Tullahoma, Tenn. He started in the automotive business in 1970 selling vehicles at Joe V. Clayton Chevrolet in Arab, Alabama. Today, he has dealerships in three locations in Tennessee selling nine different makes. McNabb serves on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association, representing Tennessee's franchised new-car dealers.
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - Georgia / Industry
Steve Middlebrooks is dealer principal of Heyward Allen Toyota and Heyward Allen Cadillac Buick GMC in Athens, Ga. He has been with the Heyward Allen Motor Company since 1973. Middlebrooks represents Georgia's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President
- Senior Vice President, Dealership Operations
Steve Park is senior vice president, Dealership Operations at NADA. 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 NADA/ATD Academy and 20 Group Operations, while leading in-dealership consulting initiatives. Park joined NADA in 2018 as senior director, responsible for 20 Group and Academy.
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - Arkansas
Ted Smith is dealer of Smith Ford in Conway, Ark. Smith has been involved in his family's Ford dealership - which began in 1916 - most of his life. After college and a job in Phoenix, he returned to the dealership in 1975. He has been a service advisor and manager, office manager and dealer since then. Smith represents Arkansas' franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
Job Titles:
- General Manager
- Partner
- NADA Board Member - Oklahoma / Industry
Tom Bloomfield is general manager/partner of Don Thornton Automotive Group in Tulsa, Okla. He started in the automotive business in 1988 at Don Thornton Ford in Tulsa. He held multiple positions in the dealership. Bloomfield represents Oklahoma's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - Florida
Tom Castriota (along with his wife, Anita) are owners and dealers of Castriota Chevrolet, Inc. in Hudson, Fla. He started in the automotive business in 1979 working in his family's dealership in Pittsburgh, PA. Castriota serves on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association, representing Florida's franchised new-car dealers.
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 NADA 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.
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - Northern Texas / Industry
- Vice President of Sam Pack Auto Group
Tony Pack is vice president of Sam Pack Auto Group, which include four Ford dealerships, one Chevrolet dealership and a Subaru dealership, located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. He started in the automotive business in 1980 working for his father's Ford-Carrollton dealership. He worked in sales, parts, service, accounting, F&I and office management before becoming vice president. Pack represents Northern Texas's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - South Dakota / Industry
- President of Beck Motors Inc
Trace Beck is president of Beck Motors Inc. in Pierre, S.D. His parent bought the dealership in 1969. Beck grew up working at the family dealership and began his career right out of college. Beck serves on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association, representing South Dakota's franchised new-car dealers.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
- NADA Vice Chairman, Region II
- President at ValMark Chevrolet
Valerie Bowen is dealer/president at ValMark Chevrolet in New Braunfels, Texas. She started in the automotive business in 2001 working at Don Maxwell Chevrolet in New Braunfels. Bowen is an at-large member of the National Automobile Dealers Association's board of directors, representing women dealers from the Central Region.
Job Titles:
- NADA Board Member - Michigan
- President of Extreme Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep
Wes Lutz is president of Extreme Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep, RAM Inc. in Jackson, Mich. He has been a Chrysler dealer since 1976. Lutz was the 2018 chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association and represents Michigan's franchised new-car dealers on its board of directors. He previously served on the NADA board from 2001 to 2004.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
- NADA Secretary
- President of Willis Automotive Group
Bill Willis is president of Willis Automotive Group, representing Chevrolet, Buick, Ford and pre-owned vehicles in Smyrna and Middletown, Del. He started in the automotive business when he was nine years old, washing cars at his family's dealership. In 1970, he started at Willis Chevrolet full time as a salesman, was promoted to general manager in 1975 and became president/dealer in 1985. Willis represents Delaware's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.