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

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

NADA Board of Directors

John T. Emerson John T. Emerson

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-January 2023)

Industry Service

Member, Maine Automobile Dealers Association Workers Compensation Trust, 1993-present

Community Service

Vice president, YMCA, 2013
Member, board of directors, St. Mary's Hospital, 2004-2007
School Board Chair, St. Dominic Academy, 2002-2006

Awards

Time Dealer of the Year Award winner for Maine, 2010
Citizen of the Year Award, Auburn, 2003

Education

Associate degree in Automotive Marketing, Northwood University, Midland, Mich.

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Emerson Chevrolet Buick Inc.
946 Center Street
Auburn, ME 04210
www.emersonchevy.com

Franchises

Buick, Chevrolet

Committees

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Legislative Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Empower Quality Control

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Region I Vice Chairman (2018 & 2019)

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