NADA Board of Directors
Richard Stephens
Stephens Auto Center
P.O. Box 278
Danville, WV 25053
www.stephensauto.com
FRANCHISES
Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Jeep, Ram
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)
Professional
- West Virginia Auto Dealers Association
- Chairman, 1999-2000
- Vice Chairman, 1998-1999
- Secretary/Treasurer, 1996-1998
Community Service
- Member, Madison Rotary Club, 1998-president; president, 1997
- Board member, Founder, Boone County Community Organization, 2001-2009
- Board member, West Virginia University Alumni Association, 2014-2019
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, West Virginia University, Morgantown
Awards
- Time Magazine Quality Dealer
- Northwood University Education