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NADA's primary mission as the Voice of the Dealer is to advocate on behalf of dealers before Congress, the federal government, manufacturers, the media and the public.

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NADA is the dealer's advocate in dealer/manufacturer relations, addressing dealer concerns with manufacturers and distributors.

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NADA Show/Events

NADA Show 2022 Returns to Las Vegas Next March!

Education

Join NADA/ATD Academy Seminars on the road in a variety of convenient locations across the country.

Read our highly-praised NADA Driven Management Guides offering a variety of topics. Complimentary to all members.

Research

NADA's Industry Analysis division produces NADA DATA, MarketBeat and other economic reports to provide insight into vehicle sales, dealership financial profiles and industry trends.

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NADA's state-by-state retail data shows the auto industry's impact on the overall U.S. economy, including employment and payroll figures, tax data and more.

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Foundation

The NADA Foundation has launched a new Workforce Initiative to promote high-paying, good-quality careers at auto and truck dealerships.

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The NADA Foundation launched a new website featuring its new Workforce Initiative and other programs benefiting wounded veterans, disaster relief victims and others in need.

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Membership

NADA Members enjoy a variety of benefits to help keep their dealerships humming.

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NADA Retirement offers member-negotiated 401(k) plans with dealership-focused features.

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NADA Insurance assists dealers through its member-negotiated insurance programs.

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The franchised new-car dealer model has benefited consumers and their families for generations.

NADA Board of Directors

Donald P. Hicks Donald P. Hicks

Colorado

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)

Community Service

Charter sponsor, Pink Ribbon Foundation, a nonprofit organization helping cancer patients in Colorado, 2001-present
Sponsor, Lewis and Floorwax Kids Foundation, 2009-present
Sponsor, LET's Hope Foundation, helping financially challenged cancer patients

Awards

Time Dealer of the Year Award winner for Colorado, 2008

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Shortline Auto Group
580 S. Havana St.
Aurora, CO 80012
www.shortlineauto.com

Franchises

Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Porsche, Subaru, Suzuki

Committees

2021
Industry Relations, NADA Show, NADA Foundation (treasurer), NADA PAC (secretary-treasurer), NADA Foundation Ambassador

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Convention (chairman and vice chairman), Dealership Operations, Government Relations, Industry Relations, NADA Show, Nominating, Public Affairs, NADA Retirement Administrators, Empower Quality Control, NADA Foundation, NADA PAC, 100th Anniversary

NADA Executive Positions
Region IV Vice Chairman (2013, 2014, 2017 & 2018)

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