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Ted Smith

As we begin another year of service to our dealer members, it is so gratifying to know that we have an organization like ATAE to partner with us in our goal of supporting our new car, franchised dealer network.  This year I am particularly excited about working with the NADA because of their huge achievements during the past year!  I also want to acknowledge that their financial support is the backbone of our ATAE organization. 

This year will be like others in that we will need to work together as ATAEs to anticipate challenges before they arise and react to other industry events when that is our only option. 

While our respective states, locals and even provinces are so different and how we serve our members may vary greatly, our ultimate goal is to help every ATAE by providing resources and information on any topic that arises.

ATAE has been effective over the years because we are an association and our strength lies in our network and reliance upon one another.  So this year I promise to utilize our Board members and officers in all of our pursuits.  With this collaborative partnership there is nothing we cannot accomplish!