NADA SHOW MAIN STAGE
Kick off each day of NADA Show with Main Stage! Dealers, execs, and industry leaders come together for powerful storytelling, bold ideas, and leadership lessons. Leave inspired, energized and ready to move your dealership forward.
Held daily at 8:45am on February 4, 5 and 6
Doors open at 8:30am
Open to all attendees
General seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis
Wednesday
February 4 at 8:45am
Jon Dorenbos
Former NFL Player & World-Class Magician
Life Is Magic
Enjoy comedy, magic and powerful storytelling. Learn inspiring lessons on perseverance, resilience and personal success.
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World-class magician and two-time Pro Bowl NFL player Jon Dorenbos lives an incredible story of resilience, humor and heart. After 14 seasons in the NFL — most notably with the Philadelphia Eagles — Jon wowed millions as a finalist on America’s Got Talent, became a regular guest on Ellen and recently headlined Cirque du Soleil. A life-threatening heart condition ended his football career, but his outlook only grew stronger.
Thursday
February 5 at 8:45am
Molly Fletcher
Former Sports Agent, Author & Podcaster
Inspiring Go-Getters and Game Changers
Discover what drives top leaders — from the arenas of professional sports to the boardrooms of major companies — and learn how they inspire collective success.
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Hailed as the “female Jerry Maguire” by CNN, Molly Fletcher spent nearly 20 years as a top sports agent, representing icons like John Smoltz, Erin Andrews and Tom Izzo. Now a bestselling author and one of the most sought-after speakers in business, she shares powerful lessons on leadership, negotiation and peak performance. Through her books, TED Talk, and top-ranked podcast Game Changers with Molly Fletcher, Molly equips audiences to lead with clarity, energy and confidence.
Friday
February 6 at 8:45am
Alex Rodriguez
Former Baseball Player and Entrepreneur
Teamwork and Leadership
Alex Rodriguez is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of A-Rod Corp, an investment firm that backs world-class startups and partners with leading global companies across real estate, sports, and entertainment.
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While best known as one of the world’s greatest athletes (a 14x MLB All-Star and a 2009 World Series Champion with the New York Yankees), Alex is now Co-Chairman of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx and leads a team of experts building high-growth businesses. He is also an Emmy Award-winning MLB analyst for Fox Sports, has been an investor on ABC’s Shark Tank, and co-hosts the video series The Deal with Bloomberg Originals’ chief correspondent Jason Kelly, interviewing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and sports legends.
Wednesday
February 4 at 8:45am
Mike Stanton
PRESIDENT & CEO
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.
Wednesday
February 4 at 8:45am
Tom Castriota
2025 NADA CHAIRMAN
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 is 2025 chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association and represents Florida's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors.
Thursday
February 5 at 8:45am
Rob Cochran
2025 NADA VICE CHAIRMAN
Rob Cochran is President & CEO of #1 Cochran, Western Pennsylvania's largest automotive retailer. Cochran started his career in the automotive business in 1987 upon graduating from Carnegie Mellon University. He served as Executive Vice President from 1987-1992 and became President & CEO in 1992. Cochran serves as the 2025 vice chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association and represents Western Pennsylvania's franchised new-car dealers on the NADA board of directors.
