NADA Board of Directors

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-February 2026)

Industry Service

• Legislative & PAC Chairman, Kansas Automobile Dealers Association, 2022
• Chairman, Kansas Automobile Dealers Association, 2008

Community Service

• Board Member, Jones Foundation, 1998-present
• Trustee, ESU Foundation, 2008-2016
• Chairman & board member, Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce
• State Senator for the State of Kansas, 2010-present
• Senate Vice President, 2016-2020
• City Commissioner & Mayor for City of Emporia, 2007-2010

Awards

• Time Dealer of the Year Award winner for Kansas, 2010

Education

• Emporia State University, Emporia, Kan.
• GM Dealer Academy, Detroit, Mich.