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On March 2, 2026, David Bell became president of the American Truck Dealers (ATD), a division of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA).

Bell recently served as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) director of the Office of Governmental Affairs, Policy and Strategic Planning, where he worked on transportation safety priorities. Prior to joining NHTSA, Bell was the director of legislative affairs and a lead lobbyist at ATD. Bell also served as the director of government relations at the American Traffic Safety Services Association.

Bell graduated from Rutgers University and received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and political science.

 

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Jennifer Colman is President of Automotive Trade Association Executives (ATAE). She runs ATAE operations, oversees the association’s governance, works with ATAE and NADA leadership on issues, policy and strategy and serves as the chief communications liaison between ATAE and NADA. Jennifer brought to her current role many years of experience as a state association executive and lobbyist, as well as experience at the national level supporting state government relations, association member outreach and education, and more. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Hartt School. She resides in Virginia with Jonathan Myrick, along with at least one (at any given time) of their four adult children and a revolving door of foster puppies.

 

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Michael Harrington is the vice president of NADA Legislative Affairs, responsible for managing NADA's legislative staff and implementing NADA's legislative agenda. Harrington specializes in fuel economy, auto finance and highway safety issues. He is the author of the report "Patchwork Proven: Why a Single National Fuel Economy Standard is Better for America than a Patchwork of State Regulations."

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). In that position, Harrington served as a NHTSA's liaison to Congress and state governments. He also served as legislative director to U.S. Rep. Bob Franks (R-N.J.) and deputy chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Clay Shaw (R-Fla.).

A native of Cranford, N.J., and a Rutgers College and Catholic University of America law graduate, Harrington resides in Bethesda, Md., with his wife and two children.

 

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As Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Dan Ingber leads NADA’s advocacy, education, and compliance efforts as they relate to federal regulations and agency actions. His responsibilities include developing and leading advocacy strategies, managing litigation, overseeing notice and comment rulemaking, and leading compliance initiatives including webinars, seminars, compliance guides, and other dealer education.

Dan has clerked on the U.S. Appeals Court for the Seventh Circuit, litigated cases in state and federal court, and worked as in-house counsel for Feld Entertainment. He holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania, an MA from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and a JD from the University of Chicago Law School.
 

 

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Paul D. Metrey is Executive Vice President, Public Policy for the National Automobile Dealers Association. In this capacity, he leads and overseas NADA's Legislative Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Public Affairs departments and is responsible for formulating and implementing NADA's public policy advocacy strategies and representing the interests of NADA before the federal government.

Mr. Metrey joined NADA in 2001 as its Director, Regulatory Affairs and subsequently served as Chief Regulatory Counsel (Financial Services, Privacy, and Tax); Vice President, Regulatory Affairs; and Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs. He previously served as an attorney with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and as an active duty Army JAG officer, with assignments in Germany, The Netherlands, and Fort Meade, Maryland. Mr. Metrey also served in a reserve capacity as the Chief, International Law Branch of the National Guard Bureau’s Legal Support Office.

Mr. Metrey obtained a Juris Doctorate degree from Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Virginia Tech. 

 

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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.

His first hands-on experience in the automotive industry came during high school when he began working at his family’s Oldsmobile dealership.  Following completion of his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan, he joined General Motor’s Cadillac division and held a series of dealer-facing field positions around the country before transitioning internally to support GM’s Order-to-Delivery group at GM’s headquarters.

Todd left GM in 2003 to earn an MBA from the University of Texas-Austin, and in 2005 returned to the auto industry with roles at marketing firm Harte-Hanks and then software firm Urban Science before joining NADA in 2013.

Todd, a native Michigander, lives in Vienna, VA with his wife and two children.

 

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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. Prior to that, he was director of regulatory affairs.

Before joining NADA, Minnis served as an associate with a major Washington, D.C., law firm.

He earned a B.S. degree in petroleum engineering from Louisiana State University and a Juris Doctor from Tulane Law School.

 

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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.

In his prior role through 2020 as Vice President, Dealership Operations, Park oversaw the NADA/ATD Academy and 20 Group Operations, while leading In-Dealership Consulting initiatives to improve dealership processes and profitability. Park joined NADA in 2018 as Senior Director, responsible for 20 Group and Academy.

Prior to joining NADA, Park was Senior Director of Operations and Consulting at CDK Global, where he also managed its 20 Group and financial composite operations. Before joining CDK in 2015, Park spent five years as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at a fleet management company where he was responsible for leasing vehicles of all makes/models to federal, state and local government agencies across the country.

Prior to servicing the fleet industry, Park spent two years as a General Motors Dealer Development Academy Fellow. As part of this distinguished OEM dealer development program, he graduated from the NADA Academy while training in every department in a high-volume Buick GMC dealership in southeastern Michigan. Prior to pursuing automobile retailing, Park spent 10 years working for Ford Motor Company in various finance, purchasing, sales/marketing, leasing, government and commercial sales management positions.

Park earned his Master of Business Administration degree from Case Western Reserve University. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Michigan. Married with three children, Park resides in Vienna, VA.

 

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Steve Pugh serves as NADA's Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. He works with NADA's leadership team to execute NADA's strategic initiatives.

Mr. Pugh is responsible for all financial operations of NADA and its affiliated entities. He oversees investments, banking, budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, taxes, annual audit and real estate.

Prior to NADA Mr. Pugh served as Chief Operating Officer for Rappaport, a commercial real estate company, where he was responsible for the company operations. In addition, Mr. Pugh also worked closely with the finance team overseeing loan procurement, capital strategies and investor relations. Prior to Rappaport Mr. Pugh served as Senior Director of Operations and interim Chief Operating Officer for the National Automobile Dealers Association Official Used Car Guide Company.

Mr. Pugh is a Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Global Management Accountant, Certified Information Technology Professional and holds a B.B.A  degree in Accounting from Radford University, Radford Virginia.

 

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As senior vice president of industry affairs, Michael T. Regan directs the activities of NADA's Industry Relations and International Affairs groups, as well as the American Truck Dealers (ATD) division.

Prior to rejoining NADA, Regan served as AutoNation, Inc.'s director of industry relations, overseeing the relationship between America's largest automotive retailer and the 23 manufacturers it represents. He was primarily responsible for establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with each of the major automotive manufacturers. Through regular dialogue with each manufacturer's senior executives, he was charged with working to resolve many of the issues that impact the 349 automotive franchises the company operates across the nation.

Prior to joining AutoNation, Regan was associate director of industry relations for NADA. Over nearly nine years, Regan worked closely with the Industry Relations Committee and the association's leadership to firmly position NADA as the industry benchmark in measuring dealer satisfaction and as the primary voice of the dealer in negotiations with automotive manufacturers.

Before joining NADA, Regan spent nearly eight years with Nissan North America, where he worked through various corporate and field positions, most involving direct dealer interaction, in California, Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

Regan also has direct experience on the retail side of the automotive business. His initial exposure to the industry came in Vienna, Austria, where he worked as a trainee for one of the largest Mercedes-Benz distributorships in Europe. He later began his career as a sales consultant and F&I manager for a large dealership group in Bethesda, Md.

Regan is a 1983 graduate of Pennsylvania's West Chester University, where he earned a B.S. degree in business management. Married with three children, Regan resides in the Washington D.C. area.

 

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Ivette E. Rivera leads the legislative team as part of the public policy group of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), representing franchised automobile and truck dealers before Congress. Rivera leads the day-to-day operations of a highly effective lobbying and political team for the association's Capitol Hill office.

Rivera's advocacy experience includes leading a team that has accomplished significant legislative victories on behalf of car buyers, dealers and the auto industry. A current legislative priority for NADA includes leading an effort to combat catalytic converter theft on the federal level.  Previous legislative efforts include achieving consensus on a long-stalled proposal by successfully bring together business and consumer groups to significantly improve the public disclosure of "total loss" vehicles. She has been involved with many critical lobbying efforts ranging from auto stabilization efforts such as “cash for clunkers” legislation to financial services legislation that preserves dealer-assisted financing to protect consumer discounts in the showroom. Rivera also has a strong record of success leading initiatives before Congress such as electric vehicle incentives, defending against overreaching and costly regulatory burdens and vital tax priorities to protect vehicle affordability. 

With bipartisan relationships with Members of Congress and congressional staff, she has developed successful grassroots strategies on national issues in coordination with dealers, state dealer associations and industry allies.  In her role, Rivera also works to diversify legislative and political advocacy efforts including expanding initiatives to involve NextGen automobile and truck industry leaders.

Rivera holds a B.A. degree in political science from the University of Colorado at Boulder and earned an M.A. degree in government from Johns Hopkins University. Ms. Rivera was appointed Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs in 2015, after several years on NADA's staff leadership team. 
 

 

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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.

Mark earned his MBA from Lehigh University and holds undergraduate degrees in Economics and Computer Science. He is married to Karen, and they have three children.

 

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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.

Stanton received a bachelor’s degree in political science from James Madison University and a MBA from Virginia Tech.

He is married to Kelly and they have three children.

 

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Camron Wilson is the Vice President of Education and Training for NADA where she leads all of NADA's education and training efforts, including NADA Academy, professional series, tailored training and program development. Her goal is to educate and prepare the next generation of automotive dealers and employees to run profitable dealerships in the US and abroad. 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. Camron also works with dealers, OEMs and allied companies providing tailored educational solutions to dealership operations.

With nearly 20 years of experience in the industry, starting with Ford Motor Company then Dealer Product Services, her career has taught her the importance of education for dealership employees and those individuals who interact with dealerships on a daily basis. Camron believes that through education we can attract more women to this fantastic industry.

Camron graduated with her MBA from the Crummer Graduate School of Business, Rollins College, and has her BS in Marketing and Multinational Business, cum laude, from Florida State University.

 

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As Senior Vice President of Meetings, Conventions, and Expositions for the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), Melissa Wolpert, CMP, leads the planning, production, and execution of the annual NADA Show the largest event in the U.S. auto industry. Additionally, she oversees the American Truck Dealers Show, NADA's annual legislative conference, two major industry forums, and numerous board and committee meetings.

Since joining NADA in 2008, Wolpert has progressed from Senior Director of Convention Services and Operations to her current executive role. With over 25 years of experience in the meetings and conventions industry, she has managed major trade shows for the National Association of Convenience Stores, the Synthetic Organic Manufacturers Association, the American Association of School Administrators, and the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Wolpert's industry influence extends beyond NADA. She serves on the New Orleans Client Advisory Board and the Center for Exhibition Industry Research Council, contributing to the broader exhibition and meetings sector.

A Certified Meeting Professional, Wolpert holds a bachelor's degree in Marketing from Radford University. Her extensive expertise and leadership continue to drive the success and growth of NADA's premier events.

 

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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.

Dawn has over 25 years of experience in human resources in the non-profit, trade association world. Prior to NADA, she was Vice President of Human Resources and Administration at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS). She also worked in human resources at the National Restaurant Association.

Dawn is an active learner holding numerous certifications in the human resources and association fields. She is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Society for Human Resource Management-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Association Executive (CAE), Nonprofit Organization Management (IOM), and a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach. Dawn graduated from American University with a BS in Business Administration, focusing on Human Resources & Enterprise Management.

 

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Greg Anderson is vice president of Titus-Will Automotive Group in Olympia, Wash. He grew up working summers in various aspects of the business and began his career full-time in 1998, working his way through all departments at the dealership. He represents Washington state's franchised new-car dealers on the National Automobile Dealers Association board of directors. (Term: February 2026-January 2029)

 

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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. She played a pivotal role in the acquisition and leadership of the Pohanka of Salisbury group of dealerships' seven franchise operations. Angello serves as the 2026 NADA Vice Chairman and represents Maryland's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: March 2021-March 2028)

 

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Trace Beck is president of Beck Motors Inc. in Pierre, S.D. His parents 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. (Term: March 2018 - February 2027)

 

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Cheryl Bedford is president of Sunset Auto Center, Inc. in Lompoc, Calif. She started in the automotive business in 1958, working part-time in high school as a service cashier/operator in Fontana, Calif. She became a franchised dealer in 1983 and has held multiple positions, including A/R, A/P, F\&I Manager, Leasing Manager, Salesperson, Sales Manager and Dealer. Bedford is an at-large member of the National Automobile Dealers Association's board of directors, representing women dealers from the West Region. (Term: February 2024-February 2027)

 

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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. (Term: January 2017-March 2028)

 

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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. (Term: January 2016-March 2028)

 

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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. He has held multiple positions within the dealership from F&I, GM, Managing Partner, President, Operator and Owner in all new and used variable departments. Brogden is an at-large member of the National Automobile Dealers Association's board of directors, representing minority dealers from the West Region.  (Term: April 2021-February 2027)

 

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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. (Term: April 2023-February 2027)

 

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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. (Term: July 2014-February 2027)

 

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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 served as the 2025 chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association and represents Florida's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors. (Term: January 2016 - March 2028)

 

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Clifford Cicotte is president of Spirit Ford, Inc. in Dundee, Mich. He started in the automotive business in 1986 as a salesperson, and established Spirit Ford in 1998. Cicotte represents Michigan's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: April 2024-March 2028)

 

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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 full time, 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 as chairman of NADA's Regulatory Affairs Committee, and represents Indiana's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: January 2016-March 2028)

 

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Rick DeSilva Jr. heads Liberty Subaru of Emerson, N.J., Genesis of Mahwah, N.J., Liberty Hyundai of Mahwah, N.J., and Liberty Kia of 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 six 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. (Term: January 2023-January 2029)

 

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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. (Term: March 2022-March 2028)

 

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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. (Term: March 2018-February 2027)

 

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Roger Elswick is president of Elswick Automotive in Baytown, Texas. Elswick Automotive consist of Community Toyota, Community Honda and Community Kia in Baytown, Texas, and Community Honda in Lafayette, La. He started in the automotive business in 1989 working as an internal auditor for Bruton Smith, founder of Sonic. There he held most senior level manager positions, up to Divisional VP of Sonic where he oversaw 40 dealerships in three states. He became a new car franchised dealer in 2005. Elswick represents South Texas' franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: December 2018-January 2029)

 

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John T. Emerson is president of Emerson Chevrolet 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 serves as Chairman of NADA's Legislative Affairs Committee, and represents Maine's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: January 2014-January 2029)

 

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Vickie Kain Fister is Dealer Partner/VP/Secretary/Operations Manager at Jack Kain Ford in Versailles, Ky. She started working in the family automobile business in 2000, following in the footsteps of her father, Jack Kain, who became a franchised dealer in 1959. Fister represents Kentucky's franchised new-car dealers on the NADA board of directors.  (Term: November 2025-January 2029)

 

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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 serves as 2026 NADA Treasurer and represents metropolitan Cleveland's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: April 2013-January 2029)

 

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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' franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: January 2023-February 2027)

 

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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-March 2028)

 

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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 serves as NADA's Vice Chairman, Region I, and represents Vermont's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: August 2022-January 2029)

 

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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. (Term: August 2019-March 2028)

 

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Gregory William Heinrich is president of Fairway Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Isuzu in Las Vegas, Nev. He got his start in the automotive industry at Fairway Chevrolet, a family business, in 1969. He has held various dealership management positions over the years. He became a franchised dealer in 1990. He represents Nevada's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: January 2025-March 2028)

 

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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 2027)

 

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Kelly W. Hirning is President/General Manager of Hirning Buick GMC Pocatello, Idaho, and represents Idaho's franchised new-car dealers on the NADA Board of Directors. (Term: June 2025-February 2027)

 

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As owner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Advantage Truck Group in Shrewsbury, Mass., Kevin Holmes brings his vision and expertise to lead the largest Daimler Trucks North America dealer network in New England known for its focus on providing superior customer service and support. Holmes is committed to expanding ATG’s reach and building a culture within its dealer network dedicated to providing the training, tools and technology needed to ensure the highest level of customer support.

 

Holmes has four decades of experience launching and growing multi-state service and repair businesses, beginning in 1984 when he invested his life savings of $12,000 to open a service station that would become the origin of ATG. ATG is a heavy-duty full-service truck dealership specializing in Freightliner and Western Star vehicle sales, service, and parts that he formed in 1990.

 

Holmes serves on the Board of the American Truck Dealers (ATD), a division of the National Auto Dealers Association (NADA), and the Trucking Association of Massachusetts (TAM). A member of the Freightliner dealer council, his dealership became the first to earn Elite Support certification in North America. Holmes’ dedication to community service is reflected through Haulin’ 4 Hunger, a charitable initiative he started in 2012 together with his employees that helps provide thousands of meals each year to people facing hunger and food insecurity.

 

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Gregory House is president of House Auto Group in Stewartville, Minn. He started in the automotive business in 1970 working in his family’s Chevrolet dealership. He is a third-generation dealer. Founded by his grandfather, House Auto Group has been family-owned and operated since 1923, making it one of the oldest family-owned businesses in the state of Minnesota. House represents Minnesota's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: March 2024-February 2027)

 

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Gary Housley is President of Chalmers Ford in Rio Rancho, N.M. He got his start in the automotive business in 1976, working in the parts department at Bradley Chevrolet in Broken Arrow, Okla. He has held various positions during his career, including parts manager, fixed operations manager, sales manager, general manager and dealer. He became a franchised new-car dealer in 2014. Housley represents New Mexico's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: January 2025-March 2028)

 

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T.J. Johnson is president of Conway Ford, Inc. in Conway, S.C. He started in the automotive business in 1979 working for Ford Motor Company as a service zone manager.  Johnson serves as NADA's Vice Chairman, Region II, and represents South Carolina's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: February 2024-February 2027)

 

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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 serves as Chairman of NADA's Dealership Operations Committee, and represents Wisconsin's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: January 2019-March 2028)

 

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Eric Jones is general manager of Jones Auto Group in Buckeye, Ariz. Jones represents Arizona's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: August 2023-February 2027)

 

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Danny Labrum is president of Labrum Chevrolet in Heber City, Utah. He started out as a lot tech at Covey Lincoln Mercury in Phoenix, Ariz., in 1996. He eventually became a franchised dealer in 2001. Labrum represents Utah's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association.  (Term: September 2025-January 2029)

 

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Matt Laughridge is the managing partner of Terry Reid Hyundai and Genesis in Cartersville, Ga. He started in his family's automotive business while still in school, doing everything from washing cars to changing oil. Laughridge serves as chairman of NADA's Show Committee, and represents Georgia's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: July 2024-March 2028)

 

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Christopher Lindsay is President of Lindsay Chevrolet in Woodbridge, Va. He got his start as a lot porter at Lindsay Cadillac in 1982 and became a franchised new-car dealer in 1998. He represents Virginia's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: February 2026-January 2029)

 

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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-January 2029)

 

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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 serves as 2026 NADA Secretary and represents Metropolitan Chicago's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: January 2020-January 2029)

 

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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 2027)

 

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Jeffrey Paul "Jeff" McConville is president/managing partner of Corwin Ford of Springfield, in Springfield, Mo. He got his start in the automotive industry in 1981 in Roswell, Ga., and has held the titles of salesperson, sales manager, finance manager, GSM, GM, and platform president. He became a franchised new-car dealer in 2012. He represents Missouri's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: January 2025-March 2028)

 

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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, Ala. In 1980, Stan and a friend, Gary Kilpatrick, went into business together purchasing Joe Shapard Chevrolet in Tullahoma. When Gary decided to sell his interest in 1985, Stan purchased his share and became the store's sole owner. 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. (Term: January 2016-March 2028)

 

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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 serves as NADA's Vice Chairman, Region IV, and represents Oregon's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: February 2020-January 2029)

 

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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 serves as chairman of NADA's Public Affairs Committee, and represents Alabama's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: February 2020-January 2029)

 

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Christine "Chrissy" Monaco DiMauro is owner of Monaco Ford in Glastonbury, Conn. She started working at the family dealership in high school doing office administrative tasks, vehicle data entry in DMS, filing, delivering mail, etc. She also served as Title Clerk, outside parts sales, BDC, and became a managing partner in 2017. DiMauro is an at-large member of the National Automobile Dealers Association's board of directors, representing women dealers from the East Region. (Term: February 2026-January 2029)

 

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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-March 2028)

 

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Michael D. Niethammer leads King Auto Group and King Windward Nissan in Kaneohe, Hawaii. He started in the automotive industry working in sales for King Windward Nissan in 2003. He has held multiple positions in the dealership, including sales, F&I, used cars, chief financial officer and dealer principal. He became a franchised new-car dealer in 2010. Niethammer represents Hawaii's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: February 2026-March 2030)

 

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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. (Term: April 2023-February 2027)

 

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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 as chairman of the Industry Relations Committee and represents Eastern Pennsylvania's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: March 2018 - February 2027)

 

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Tony Pack is vice president of Sam Pack Auto Group, which includes 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. (Term: January 2023-January 2029)

 

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William M. "Bill" Perkins is President of Taylor Chevrolet, Inc., in Taylor, Mich. He got his start in the automotive business in 1971, working for General Motors' Pontiac Division through 1986. He has held multiple positions in the industry, including District Manager, Car Distribution Manager, Sales Communications Coordinator, and more. He represents Metropolitan Detroit's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: December 2024-March 2028)

 

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Jesse Peterson is President of Eide Automotive Group in Bismarck, N.D.  Peterson represents North Dakota's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. 

 

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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 15 makes of vehicles at locations in Maryland, Virginia, Texas and Delaware.

Pohanka was the 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. (Term: April 2015-February 2027)

 

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Hayden Reynolds, President of Reynolds' Subaru in Lyme, Conn., began his career in 1991 at Reynolds Subaru, selling cars. He worked in Sales, as Sales Manager and General Manager before becoming a franchised dealer in 2000. Reynolds represents Connecticut's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: January 2026-February 2027)

 

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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.  (Term: July 2021-January 2029)

 

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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, Colo. 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. (Term: January 2023-January 2029)

 

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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. (Term: February 2020-January 2029)

 

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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.

Stanton received a bachelor’s degree in political science from James Madison University and a MBA from Virginia Tech.

He is married to Kelly and they have three children.

 

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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. (Term: November 2025-February 2027)

 

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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 region. (Term: January 2023-March 2028)

 

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Joshua J. Sweeney is General Manager/CFO Treasurer of Jake Sweeney Automotive Group in Cincinnati, Ohio, and represents Ohio on the NADA Board of Directors. He is a fourth-generation dealer who started in the business in 1987 as a Lot Tech and worked his way up to Sales, Service Writer, Controller, CFO, and General Manager. (Term: May 2025-February 2027)

 

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Bob Tasca, Jr., is President of Tasca Automotive Group in Cranston, R.I. He was born into the automotive business. Tasca Automotive Group was founded by his father, Bob Tasca, Sr., in 1943. Bob Tasca, Sr., started off as a grease monkey and grew the business to what is now a fourth-generation family-owned and -operated business. Tasca Automotive Group sells and services 11 automotive brands, distributes parts internationally and offers body shop repairs. The auto 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. (Term: January 2019-March 2028)

 

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Craig Tilleman leads Tilleman Motor Co. in Havre, Mont., which sells Chevrolet, GMC, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram and Dodge. He got his start at the dealership washing cars in high school in the 1980s, went to college at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, graduating in 1992, and returned to work at the dealership in 1998. He has held various roles at the dealership, including sales manager and dealer. He became a franchised new-car dealer in 2003. Tilleman represents Montana's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: January 2025-March 2028)

 

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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 as NADA's Vice Chairman, Region III, and represents Iowa's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Auto Dealers Association. (Term:  March 2018 - February 2027)

 

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Hugh "Jack" Weidinger IV is president of North Bay Cadillac GMC in Great Neck, N.Y. He started in the automotive business in 1996, working for Hempstead Jaguar in New York, a multi-generation family business. He became a franchised new-car dealer in 1999. He represents Metropolitan New York's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: February 2026-March 2030)

 

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Bill Willis is president of Willis Automotive Group, representing Chevrolet, Buick, Ford and pre-owned vehicles in Smyrna, 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. (Term: February 2004-March 2028)

 

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Greg York is Chief Executive Officer/President of Vann York Auto Group in High Point, N.C., and represents North Carolina on the NADA Board of Directors. He has been a franchised new-car dealer since 1987. (Term: April 2025-January 2029)

 

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