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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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Education

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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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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NADA Board of Directors

Gary Gilchrist Gary Gilchrist

2021 NADA Treasurer
Washington

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 represents Washington's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: January 2017-January 2023)

Industry Service

Washington State Auto Dealers Executive Committee, present
Chairperson, Seattle International Auto Show, 2015-2016
Board director, Chevrolet LMA, present
President, Washington State Auto Dealers Association, 2014-2015
Chairperson, Washington State Auto Dealer Insurance Trust, 2003-2007
Secretary/treasurer, Buick GMA LMA, 2010-2012

Community Service

Member, St. Charles Borromen, present
Various positions, University Place School District Bond Levey Campaigns, 2000-2011
Board director, Tacoma Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, 2006-2009

Awards

University Place School District Community Leadership Award, 2010
Time Dealer of the Year Award winner for Washington State, 2007
Washington State Auto Dealers Association Dealer of the Year Award, 2016

Education

Bachelor's degree of Science, Washington State University, Pullman, Wash.
General Motors University of Automobile Management

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Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc.
6014 South Tacoma Way
Tacoma, WA 98409
www.gilchristauto.com

Franchises

Chevrolet, Buick, GMC

Committees

2021
Dealership Operations, Finance (chairman), Regulatory Affairs, NADA Foundation (vice chairman)

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Finance, Legislative Affairs, Industry Affairs, Policy and Bylaws (chairman), Regulatory Affairs, NADA Foundation

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