NADA Executive Staff

Joe Cowden serves as NADA's executive vice president & chief financial officer. He works with NADA's leadership to execute NADA's strategic initiatives. Cowden is responsible for all financial operations of NADA and its affiliated entities. 
 

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David W. Regan is executive vice president of Legislative Affairs at NADA. He is responsible for the strategic engagement of the association's legislative office in Washington, D.C., which includes NADA's political action committee. He also serves as part of the executive management team at NADA. Regan has worked in NADA's legislative office since January 1999, except for two-and-a-half years as vice president of Federal Affairs for Phillips 66. 
 

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Douglas Greenhaus is vice president, Regulatory Affairs, Environment, Health, & Safety for NADA. Greenhaus represents dealer interests before federal agencies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the U.S. Department of Labor. He advises and counsels NADA members and staff on federal regulatory matters, is the author of numerous trade publications and educational materials, and frequently speaks at industry engagements.

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As vice president of Marketing for the National Automobile Dealers Association, Bert Hulgrave develops strategic marketing plans working with the leadership team and directs the marketing group in support of all marketing activities across the organization. The Marketing group, in coordination with Public Affairs promotes NADA products and services with the goals of identifying potential clients and advancing NADA objectives.

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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.

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As vice president of Meetings, Conventions and Expositions for NADA, Melissa Wolpert, CMP, directs the planning, production and execution of the annual NADA Show, the largest event in the U.S. auto industry. She also oversees the biannual American Truck Dealers Show and NADA’s annual legislative conference, two industry-wide forums, and various board and committee meetings. Wolpert has been with NADA since 2008 and was previously senior director of Convention Services and Operations.

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