NADA Executive Staff

Steve Pugh serves as NADA's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, working closely with the association's leadership team to advance and execute NADA's strategic priorities.

He oversees all financial operations for NADA and its affiliated entities, including investments, banking, budgeting, financial reporting, tax compliance, and the annual audit process. In addition, Mr. Pugh is responsible for facilities management and real estate operations and serves as Executive Director of the NADA Foundation.

Prior to NADA, Mr. Pugh served as Chief Operating Officer for Rappaport, a commercial real estate company, where he was responsible for the company operations. In addition, Mr. Pugh also worked closely with the finance team overseeing loan procurement, capital strategies and investor relations. Prior to Rappaport, Mr. Pugh served as Senior Director of Operations and interim Chief Operating Officer for the National Automobile Dealers Association Official Used Car Guide Company.

Mr. Pugh is a Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Global Management Accountant, Certified Information Technology Professional and holds a B.B.A  degree in Accounting from Radford University, Radford, Va.