NADA Board of Directors
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Gary Gilchrist
Immediate Past NADA Chairman
Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc.
6014 South Tacoma Way
Tacoma, WA 98409
www.gilchristauto.com
FRANCHISES
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC
Gary Gilchrist is president of Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc. in Tacoma, Wash. He started in the automotive business in 1977 selling cars in Tacoma after graduating from college. Gilchrist is 2024 chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association and represents Washington's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors. (Term: January 2017-February 2026)
Industry Service
- Washington State Auto Dealers Executive Committee, present
- Chairperson, Seattle International Auto Show, 2015-2016
- Board member, Chevrolet LMA, present
- President, Washington State Auto Dealers Association, 2014-2015
- Chairperson, Washington State Auto Dealer Insurance Trust, 2003-2007
- Secretary/Treasurer, Buick GMA LMA, 2010-2012
Community Service
- Member, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Parish, Tacoma, Wash.
- Various positions, University Place School District Bond Levy Campaigns, 2000-2011
- Board member, Tacoma Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, 2006-2009
Awards
- University Place School District Community Leadership Award, 2010
- TIME Dealer of the Year Award winner, Washington state, 2007
- Washington State Auto Dealers Association Dealer of the Year Award, 2016
Education
- Bachelor's degree, Washington State University, Pullman, Wash.
- General Motors University of Automobile Management
