FEB 2015 - Colorado Automobile Dealers Association
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FEB 2015 - Colorado Automobile Dealers Association
Vol. 15, Issue 2 February 2015 Scott McCandless, McCandless Truck Center 2015 Dealer of the Year American Truck Dealers 7th Attendee Registratio n Now Available! www.InnovativeDea lerSummit.com earn n Sale! L O w o N Tickets page 3 more on ROUTE TO: ___ Owner/GM ___ Controller ___ GSM ___ Fixed Ops ___ New Car Manager ___ Used Car Manager Chair’s Column Dear Colorado Dealer: Preparations are underway for the 2015 Denver Auto Show at the Colorado Convention Center, Wednesday, April 8 through Sunday, April 12. But you should mark your calendars and make plans now to attend all of the 2015 Show Week Denver events, including the Green Car Parade at the Colorado Capitol on April 5, and Innovative Dealer Summit, April 7-8, and Charity Preview Party on April 7. Each is going to be bigger and better than ever! Thom Buckley CADA Chair The 2014 Denver Auto show had the fourth-best attendance and posted almost a quarter-million dollars more revenue for CADA than the 2013 show. With sales continuing strong in 2015, we’re anticipating an even larger crowd to see all the new models we have to offer. This year’s Denver Auto Show chairman is Gregg Stone, President and General Manager of Kuni Lexus of Greenwood Village. The Denver Auto Show is a great way to bring customers into our businesses. A study released last June, the Auto Show Immersion Report, showed that auto shows have a definite impact on sales, with 72 percent of the people attending shows in 2013 planning to shop for a new vehicle. The study pointed out several marketing and sales advantages of auto shows, including: 1. 2. 3. Auto show visitors tend to be better educated and affluent. Auto shows attract influencers and engage buyers Auto shows continue to influence potential buyers up to eight months after they attended one. The Innovative Dealer Summit (IDS) will be a two-day event this year: Tuesday, April 7, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Wednesday, April 8, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The first Charity Preview Party attracted 222 guests and by last year had grown to 1,367 guests, including some of Colorado’s most prominent movers and shakers. We raised more than $83,000 for our charities. This popular management education event brings together experts in the fields of innovative technologies, and emerging Internet strategies regarding SEO-SEM, dealer reputation management, social media marketing, lead generation and follow-up, inventory management and other emerging issues in today’s dealer operations. Dealer principals, senior dealer managers, marketing and sales managers and other key decisions makers in dealerships will benefit from hearing from the experts about useful, cutting-edge ideas in our industry. Last year we had more than 260 dealers, managers and presenters who heard from our outstanding lineup of speakers. Participants in IDS receive a complimentary ticket to the 2015 Charity Preview Party, “Rocky Mountain Riviera” on April 7 from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. The seventh annual Charity Preview Party is your chance to have a private viewing of the Denver Auto Show with its 400,000 square feet of gorgeous new cars and accessories. We’re welcoming back UMB Bank as the Charity Preview Party’s Title Sponsor, and as in previous years, the event will raise funds for the CADA-supported Clear the Air Foundation, the Denver Post Community Foundation and National Jewish Health. The first Charity Preview Party attracted 222 guests and by last year had grown to 1,367 guests, including some of Colorado’s most prominent movers and shakers. We raised more than $83,000 for our charities. I’m sure we can beat those totals this year! In addition to delicious food and drink, Rocky Mountain Riviera will include Monte Carlo-style casino gambling following an opening Chairman’s Toast and Industry Recognition. Of course I hope you’ll attend both the Innovative Dealership Summit and the 2015 Charity Preview Party (don’t forget IDS registration gets you into the party free!). If you choose to attend just the party, or to purchase tickets for your guests, they are available on an early-bird basis for $99 each through March 24 and then will cost $120 each after March 24 and at the door. I also want to mention that CADA member dealers will hear from their district directors soon with association updates – and can further expect to hear from them periodically throughout the year as CADA priority projects and leaderships actions develop. Additionally, CADA is developing a Next Gen program to help identify and mentor those who hold promise for key leadership positions within yours and other dealerships, groups and industry support businesses. In the coming weeks we will ask for nominations to this program and will establish a email address – NextGen@ColoradoDealers.org so that nominations can be forwarded directly to CADA staff. This program is meant to provide opportunities for leadership development through CADA, including advocacy, relationship-building, community-involvement and project around the Denver Auto Show, CADA Project DC and more. I hope you’ll join me in working to identify future industry leaders and giving them the professional resources needed to ensure their success in our field. Best regards, Thom Buckley, Chairman Colorado Automobile Dealers Association 2 Colorado Automobile Dealers Association February 2015 2015 Charity Preview Party SAVE THE DATE 7th on sale! w o n e r a s t e k Tic Tuesday, April 7, 2015 7 pm Colorado Convention Center 700 14th St. • Denver, CO 80202 To benefit Don’t miss this exciting event! The Charity Preview Party is the premier event of the Denver Auto Show and benefits locally based non-profit organizations: National Jewish Health, the Clear the Air Foundation and the Denver Post Community Foundation. This is your opportunity to be a part of one of Denver’s most exclusive and high-profile events. Exclusive private access to the auto showcase! Early Bird ticket price—only $99 through March 24, 2015—$120 after March 24 and onsite. Tickets are now available for purchase at www.CharityPreviewParty.com It’s not the Monte Carlo in Monaco; it’s the… www.CharityPreviewParty.com The Hazel Miller Band to perform at 2015 Charity Preview Party We are pleased to announce The Hazel Miller Band will perform at this year's Charity Preview Party. Hazel Miller is not just a great singer, "she is a force of nature!". Her voice has been called "stunning, moving and powerful." The city of Denver singled out Hazel as one of 150 people who make Denver a better place to live. This award was bestowed by the mayor on Nov 22, 2008 at the Colorado History Museum. She has been given several awards for artistic excellence: Best Independent Blues-R&B Recording- 2002; Outstanding Performer at Red Rocks Amphitheater. Since moving to Colorado she has regularly performed with Big Head Todd and the Monsters. She was a regular performer on the ETown Radio Show, aired on NPR. She has performed at all the major jazz and music festivals throughout Colorado while maintaining a working band which won the Westword Readers Poll “Best Blues/R&B” band for three consecutive years, 1995, 1996, and 1997. Hazel has been a sought after performer in Colorado for the past 24 years. February 2015 Colorado Automobile Dealers Association 3 President’s Page Safer Cars Mean Safer Teen Drivers Tim Jackson CADA President New cars are much safer for teen drivers than are old cars By Tim W. Jackson The latest data on traffic accidents and fatalities are a good news, bad news story. The good news is that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that after a brief uptick in 2012, fatal crashes have started going down again, re-starting a seven-year trend. The bad news is that motor vehicle crashes continue to be the leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 20. Teenage drivers comprise almost six percent of licensed Colorado drivers, but account for more than 11 percent of our state’s traffic deaths. And while the traffic fatalities for Colorado teenagers went down 67 percent between 2004 and 2011, they climbed by 10 percent in 2012, the latest year for which statistics have been reported. Inexperience behind the wheel is the main reason for teen traffic accidents and fatalities. Other factors include not wearing seat belts, alcohol, speeding and what the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety calls “problematic” behaviors – many related to lack of mature judgment and teenage psychology. Graduated driver licensing laws improved the picture. Colorado enacted graduated licensing in 1999. It specifies that teens have a learner’s permit for at least a year, how much supervised driving time they must have, when they can drive and with whom they can drive for the first couple of years as well as the number of passengers allowed during the first several months they have a driver’s license. Newer cars = safer cars: However, there’s another major factor influencing traffic fatalities, especially among younger drivers: the safety of their automobiles. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that many teenagers are driving vehicles that don’t have good crash protection or safety technology. The IIHS reports that in the period between 2008 and 2012, 82 percent of driving fatalities among 15-17-year-olds were in vehicles six years old or older. While new vehicles are more expensive, they also are safest and most fuel-efficient (which will matter when gas prices rise again). They have longer warranties, better reliability and are protected by lemon laws. And they have the latest technology. Besides electronic stability control (mandatory beginning in 2012), newer cars also have anti-lock brakes (required since 2011) and many have surround airbags, not just front airbags. Manufacturers now use safety as a competitive selling point. For inexperienced drivers they might make a critical difference. Forward-looking sensors such as radar and cameras can monitor distance to the vehicle ahead and send an alert if the vehicle is too close or even slow it down to maintain a safe distance; some can automatically brake to prevent or lessen an impact. Adaptive headlights direct headlights around curves allowing greater visibility for the driver. Backup cameras and reverse backup sensors and side-view assist/blind-spot monitors help detect people and objects not easily visible. Lanedeparture warning lets drivers know if they’re drifting. In the long run, newer, more technologically advanced cars mean safer teenagers. Technology can’t compensate for inattentive driving or unnecessary risks, but it can help save lives. The IIHS has some guidelines for parents to use when choosing a vehicle for their teenage driver: • Go for lower horsepower. The more power, the more temptation to use it, testing limits that should be off-limit. • Larger, heavier cars provide more protection in a crash, particularly if teenagers are driving older cars that don’t have the very latest safety technology. • Do not invest in a car without electronic stability control (ESC), which helps control the vehicle on curves and slick roads – where a lot of emergency maneuvers take place. This is especially important in climates such as Colorado’s. • Pay attention to safety ratings. Go for four or five stars (NHTSA) and “Good” and “Top Safety Pick” or “Top Safety Pick +” ratings (IIHS). Whether your next customer chooses a new or used car for their teenage driver, it’s good to keep in mind that old advice: “Safety first.” Although a new car will likely cost more money, it may be the decision that saves the lives of your customers and important family members. 4 Colorado Automobile Dealers Association February 2015 Clear the Air Foundation Colorado Land Rover Dealers Challenge Fellow Dealers to Donate to CTAF Colorado’s four Land Rover dealers - Land Rover Flatirons, Land Rover Denver, Land Rover Colorado Springs and Land Rove Roaring Fork - have issued a challenge to their fellow member dealers throughout Colorado. “Land Rover dealers don’t typically receive the same type of trades that some of our colleagues receive on trade-ins which make it a bit more challenging for us to identify high-emitting vehicles that we can donate to Clear the Air,” said Ed Dobbs, General Manager, Land Rover Flatirons. “As a result, all four Land Rover dealers in Colorado have partnered up to challenge our industry colleagues by offering to donate $100 for every vehicle that is donated to CTAF in 2015, up to $10,000.” “This is a very exciting challenge - and significant financial comittment - from our four Land Rover dealer members,” said Mike Cimino, 2015 CTAF Chair and CEO and Vice President, Phil Long Dealerships. “Some of our members struggle to identify qualified vehicles to donate for recycling so its wonderful that the Colorado Land Rover contingent have found a fun and interesting ‘contest’ that will engage and encourage the entire dealer body to get more involved with this most worthy program.” Ed Dobbs, Land Rover Flatirons Anthony Brownlee, Land Rover Denver Thom Buckley, Land Rover Colorado Springs Total Donations 1384 RECYCLED CARS Donating high-emitting cars is easy! Contact George Billings for details at 303.775.8896 or email george.billings@coloradodealers.org February 2015 Vince Smith, Land Rover Roaring Fork Top 2015 YTD Donation Leaders: John Elway Chevrolet Broadway: 12 Longmont Ford: 11 Dellenbach Motors: 8 Christopher’s Dodge World: 8 Bighorn Toyota: 6 Land Rover Flatirons: 4 Phil Long Hyundai Chapel Hills: 3 Tynan’s Volkswagen: 3 Shortline Automotive: 3 The Faricy Boys Chrysler Jeep: 3 Suss Buick GMC: 2 Planet Hyundai: 2 Suss Superstore: 2 Phil Long Ford Motor City: 2 Courtesy Acura: 2 Colorado Automobile Dealers Association 5 2015 Innovative Dealer Summit IDS 2015 is returning to the Colorado Convention Center MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Registration: 7am Summit: 8am to 6pm Wednesday, April 8, 2015 Registration: 7am Summit: 8am to 2pm The Innovative Dealer Summit has become the definitive management education forum for dealer principals and senior dealer managers and addresses the most pressing sales, profitability, technology, best practices, social media and other issues in dealership operations today. The Summit is popular among all dealer and industry meetings as all participant and break-out sessions are conducted during 1-1/2 days and overlaps the 2015 Denver Auto Show. PLAN TO ATTEND! The Innovative Dealer Summit is the most timely and important leadership function you’ll attend this year. The best and the brightest in their fields of expertise have competed to present to you in Denver. Summit attendees will: • Learn the latest in innovative technologies, emerging Internet strategies, lead generation, sales, inventory management, and more! • Gain critical industry insight through sessions presented by the best automotive Internet marketing experts in the country. • Network with colleagues and peers. WHO SHOULD ATTEND! Dealer principals/owners, general managers, senior dealership managers & directors, sales leadership, Internet sales managers, business development managers, F&I directors, fixed-op directors, key dealership leaders, advertising and marketing consultants, controllers, and other key decision makers will benefit from this important industry event. Cost is $395 per attendee and includes a free ticket to the 7th Annual Charity Preview Party. SPONSOR & EXHIBIT! Interested in reaching a targeted and captive automotive audience? Support this important industry event and benefit from sponsor recognition and more. Sponsorship opportunities range from $2,500 to $15,000 and include either a 10‘ x 20’ or 10’ x 10’ exhibitor space, depending on the level of sponsorship. Multiple promotional and networking benefits in addition to tickets to the 7th Annual Charity Preview Party are also included. SPEAK! If you are interested in speaking at a session during the Summit, please visit www.InnovativeDealerSummit.com/CFP to submit your information for consideration. Speaking opportunities are limited and the deadline for topic submission is February 19, 2015. denver [ [ Visit www.InnovativeDealerSummit.com to learn more and register to speak, attend, or sponsor/exhibit. AUTO SHOW 6 Colorado Automobile Dealers Association February 2015 2015 Innovative Dealer Summit 8am - 6:00pm ~ Tuesday, April 7 & 8am - 2pm ~ Wednesday, April 8 (Charity Preview Party follows 7-10pm on Tuesday) Colorado Convention Center Home of the Denver Auto Show & Charity Preview Party 700 14th Street | Denver, Colorado 80202 Sponsorship Form Please indicate level of support and send this completed form to April Rain at info@digitalraininc.com or register online at www.innovativedealersummit.com. ELITE LEVEL – $15,000 q Title Breakfast Sponsor or q Title Lunch Sponsor PREMIER LEVEL – $10,000 q Tuesday Meal Sponsor or q Wednesday Meal Sponsor PERFORMANCE LEVEL – $5,000 q Tuesday AM Break q Tuesday PM Break or q Wednesday Break SPORTSTER LEVEL – $3,500 q Basic Sponsor STYLE-RIDE LEVEL – $2,500 q Basic Sponsor Company ______________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________ City, State & ZIP _________________________________________________________________ Name __________________________________________________________________________ Title ___________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ eMail __________________________________________________________________________ q I would like to be invoiced q I would like to pay by credit card Credit Card # ___________________________________ Exp. __________________ (mm/yy) Name on Card __________________________________________________________________ Billing Address _________________________________________________________________ City, State & ZIP _________________________________________________________________ Signature ______________________________________________________________________ PRESENTED BY: Sponsorship Deadline is Monday, March 11, 2015. To become a sponsor of the Innovative Dealer Summit (IDS) or for more information on sponsorship opportunities, please email April Rain at info@digitalraininc.com or call Tim Jackson at 303.831.1722. For more info, visit www.InnovativeDealerSummit.com. February 2015 Colorado Automobile Dealers Association 7 Regulatory & Legal Issues 2015 TOP TWENTY LEGAL TRENDS FOR AUTOMOTIVE DEALERS and handbooks designed to aid compliance. Attached to this bulletin is Eric Chase’s annual Top Twenty article for 2015, along with his comprehensive 2015 Legal Audit Checklist. The 2015 edition lists and analyzes this year’s top ranked trends for automobile dealers. The “Regulatory Tsunami” continues in the #1 spot. As noted in his introduction: Visit www.cadaopenraod.org Feb. 10 issue to view the FAQ sheet and OSHA compliance information. By Eric Chase, Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.* For 2015, the regulatory storm for car dealers (as well as for other businesses) will continue unchecked; the stunning 2014 mid-term Republican wins will offer negligible, if any, headwinds against this runaway trend. The vast overreaching sweep and universal applicability of regulatory growth keep this trend in first place. […] In May 2014, the Center for Automotive Research ("CAR") completed its study for NADA - "The Impact of Federal Regulations on Franchised Automobile Dealerships." In a nutshell, the findings are not pretty. Data from 2012 showed that "the average federal regulatory compliance annual expenditure was $182,754 per rooftop." That number helped trigger a total loss of "$441,332 per rooftop," a cost of "$245 for every new and used vehicle sold, or nearly $8,035 for every dealership employee." Nationwide, auto dealer loss to the U.S. economy was $10.5 billion, and "76,000 fewer jobs across all sectors." And these numbers do not include the negative cost impact of state and local regulations. Most workers compensation providers will have materials available on this change also. NADA ISSUES NEW COMPLIANCE GUIDE ON FEDERAL ADVERTISING RULES The National Automobile Dealers Association issued a new publication that will assist new-car dealers in complying with federal advertising requirements on the sale, financing and leasing of automotive products and services. A Dealer Guide to Federal Advertising Requirements provides examples of “bad” ads and “good” ads and chapters on 41 different federal advertising topics, such as the use of discount claims, e-mail advertising, green marketing claims, Internet advertising, satisfaction guarantees and trigger terms. Readers can access the content quickly by clicking the hyperlinked topics in the table of contents page in the PDF document. “The guide is user friendly and is a valuable resource for the entire auto industry,” said NADA Chairman Forrest McConnell. “We are encouraging dealers to provide the publication to their advertising agencies, manufacturers, finance companies and others involved in advertising operations.” Visit www.cadaopenraod.org Jan. 27 issue to download a copy of the guide. *ERIC L. CHASE is a partner in the law firm of Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. in its Florham Park, New Jersey office (973-514-1200). A large part of his practice is devoted to the representation of automobile dealers nationwide, and he writes and speaks frequently on matters of importance to them. REMINDER: OSHA INJURY/ILLNESS RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING NOW APPLIES TO DEALERS An OSHA rule-change that removed a long-standing OSHA recordkeeping exemption for light-duty dealers became effective January 1st, 2015. The rule also mandates new serious injury reporting requirements for all dealers and the use of certain forms for reporting. In addition to an NADA/ATD FAQ sheet, dealers are strongly encouraged to access OSHA’s work-related injury/illness recordkeeping and reporting website for forms, instructions, tutorials, 8 Do you want to help shape CADA’s Legislative agenda? If the answer is yes, then be on the lookout for CADA’s 2015 legislative priorities survey. Coming to inboxes, fax machines and mailboxes near you soon! Colorado Automobile Dealers Association February 2015 ATD Truck Dealer of the Year Scott McCandless Named Truck Dealer of the Year for 2015 Prestigious Award Honors Leadership in Truck Operations, Industry and Community Involvement Scott McCandless, president of McCandless Truck Center, the International® Truck dealership for the state of Colorado, was named 2015 Dealer of the Year by the American Truck Dealers (ATD), Heavy Duty Trucking magazine and Procede Software at the association’s annual convention on January 23rd in San Francisco, California. The prestigious industry award recognizes excellence in dealership performance, industry involvement, and community leadership. McCandless was chosen from among six dealers nominated from across the country. McCandless started his career at his father's International Truck dealership in Las Vegas in 1972, working in virtually every department to learn the business from the ground up. “My father showed me that this business is about taking care of customers, being involved in the community, and developing good working relationships with employees and suppliers,” McCandless said. “It is humbling to be selected from among such an accomplished group of truck dealers.” McCandless moved to Colorado in 2000 as general manager of Rocky Mountain International. In 2007, he was approved by Navistar as the new owner of the dealership. Since then the dealership has expanded to six locations across Colorado. His three sons, Adam, Zach and Corey, are the third generation of the McCandless family to work in the business. "I’m proud of my sons who continue to develop and support the McCandless family brand, which is all about having a can-do attitude, whether we are working with a big carrier or a small operator,” McCandless said. As a member of the International Truck Product Advisory Board, McCandless played a significant role in the development and launch of the International® ProStar® class 8 truck. As the past Chairman of the International Truck Dealer Council and a member of the Dealer Executive Advisory Board, McCandless fostered open dialogue with Navistar leaders to create a stronger foundation for collaboration between the manufacturer and its dealer channel. He has also served as Chairman of the Board of Idealease, Inc., a North American truck leasing and rental organization owned by International Truck dealers. McCandless is currently a member of the Idealease Board. An active leader in the community, McCandless has served as president of the Fremont County Rotary Club and a as a member of the Denver Chamber of Commerce. He is also a vocational volunteer who fosters awareness of the vital role of trucking, transportation and diesel technician fields in the local community. McCandless has been recognized with numerous corporate and industry awards, including the International Trucking Circle of Excellence, Warranty Efficiency Award, Service Dwell Time Award, Diamond Club Parts Sales Achievement Award, the Idealease, Inc. Idealgold award for truck leasing and rental excellence for 14 years. Speaking on behalf of Navistar, Bill Kozek, President, Truck and Parts, said, “We are proud of the McCandless Truck Center team; their professionalism, dedication to the community and their ongoing commitment to outstanding customer service is what sets them apart. We are thrilled for Scott and his team for winning this prestigious honor.” Scott McCandless is the 16th International Truck dealer to win this award since its inception in 1968. ATTENTION AUTO INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS! 2015 February 2015 DON’T MISS THE MOST IMPORTANT LEADERSHIP FUNCTION OF THE YEAR April 7–8, 2015 | Colorado Convention Center Colorado Automobile Dealers Association r Registe! W NO 9 TIME Dealer of the Year TIME AND ALLY FINANCIAL HONOR GREELEY DEALER (Ed. Note - Corrected Copy) Scott Ehrlich Wins National Recognition for Community Service and Industry Accomplishments at NADA Colorado recipients of the TIME award: Convention 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 “The dealers nominated for this award are dedicated business owners, auto lovers and, most importantly, 2008 champions for their local communities, with a willingness to give back on a grand scale,” said Russi. “Ally is 2007 proud to honor and support these dealers as they work today and tomorrow to build better places to live, work 2006 and do business.” 2005 2004 The TIME Dealer of the Year award is one of the automobile industry’s most prestigious and highly coveted honors. Recipients are among the nation’s most successful auto dealers who also demonstrate a long-standing 2003 commitment to community service. Ehrlich, 52, was chosen to represent the Colorado Automobile Dealers 2002 Association in the national competition – one of only 55 auto dealers from 17,000 nationwide – nominated for 2001 th the 46 annual award. 2000 1998 “We take great pride in our commitment to our customers and to our neighbors,” nominee Ehrlich said. “We have honored our motto of ‘We are ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen’ for more than 50 1997 years.” 1996 1995 Ehrlich is a 1980 graduate of Greeley West High School in Greeley and attended Western State Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado, for two years. He started his automotive career selling Datsun cars and trucks 1994 1993 for his father, Reuben “Swede” Ehrlich, at the family’s Ehrlich Motors, becoming general manager at age 25 and dealer principal two years later. 1992 1991 “Since then, I have successfully completed nine buy-sells and have been awarded two open points, as well as 1990 completing three renovations and new construction on five dealerships,” Ehrlich said. “This is challenging but 1989 rewarding work that requires major decisions in managing real estate, capital and staffing.” He now oversees 1988 five Colorado dealerships located in Greeley, Longmont and Fort Morgan. “In 1987, we had 25 employees and today we have as many as 230,” he added. “I have asked key managers to be partners, which allows 1987 them to grow within our organization.” 1986 1985 Ehrlich also put his management skills to work for the good of his community. In 2008, he created the College 1984 Promise, a scholarship program that pays the first year’s tuition for Greeley students who want to continue 1983 their education at Greeley’s Aims Community College. With an initial gift from Ehrlich and participation from other business people and the Monfort Foundation, the program has helped more than 400 students since its 1982 inception. 1981 1980 “We are now looking to expand this program to the entire Weld County and pay for four years of college,” 1979 he said. “To have a vision that every child in my hometown could have the opportunity to attend college and 1978 further his or her education – and see it become a reality – is my most important achievement, personally and professionally. Then to see the community also join forces in this endeavor is incredibly rewarding.” 1977 1976 In addition to his position as chairman of the College Promise Foundation, Ehrlich is also chairman of the 1975 board of Upstate Colorado Economic Development. He has also served the Weld County School District 1974 (volunteer and mentor), Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and the United Way, earning numerous awards for 1973 his entrepreneurship and community involvement. Additionally, Ehrlich has twice served on the board of the Greeley Chamber of Commerce. 1972 1971 His most important honor was receiving the prestigious “Sonny” Mapelli humanitarian award from the Boy 1970 Scouts of America’s Longs Peak Council, which is given to an individual who embodies the ideals of scouting Scott Ehrlich is one of a select group of 55 dealer nominees from across the country who will be honored at the 98th annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Exposition in San Francisco, California, on January 23, 2015. The announcement of this year’s nominees was made by Jed Hartman, group publisher, worldwide, TIME, and Tim Russi, president of Auto Finance for Ally Financial. Scott Ehrlich Bob Ghent Jay Cimino Mike Shaw Doug Moreland Jack TerHar John Medved Don Hicks Lisa Schomp Barbara Vidmar Jeffrey Carlson Jim Morehart Lee Payne John Schenden Dean Dowson Kent Stevinson Fred Emich John Clatworthy Lloyd Chavez Jim Reilly Herrick Garnsey Roland Purifoy Jim Suss Doug McDonald Bob Markley Bob Fisher Harry Dowson Joe Luby R.W. Dellenbach Hugh Tighe Florian Barth R.S. Doenges Jack Maffeo Nate Burt Dwight Ghent Tony Fortino George McCaddon Gene Wilcoxson Ralph Schomp Al O’Meara Charlie Williams Vern Hagestad Dick Deane Gene Markley Russ Lyon and makes the community a better place. “This award is special to me because the recipient is chosen by past honorees and that list is quite impressive,” Ehrlich said. “And it’s given by the Boy Scouts of America to great leaders in all areas of our community who find ways to support our youth.” Ehrlich was nominated for the TIME Dealer of the Year award by Tim Jackson, president of the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association. He and his wife, Holly, have three children. 10 Colorado Automobile Dealers Association February 2015 Colorado’s Only GUARANTEED Lead Provider. Connecting more Colorado buyers and sellers! Only ColoradoDrives.com offers the cost per sale you want. Spend less than Cars. com and AutoTrader.com and get more with ColoradoDrives.com. More guaranteed leads. 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PAID ADVERTISEMENT For more information contact Roger Baggett at 303-954-2524 or email rbaggett@denverpost.com Colorado Automobile Dealers Association 11 Colorado Auto Outlook Released: January 2015 Covering data thru December 2014 Colorado Auto Outlook Sponsored by: TM Comprehensive information on the Colorado automotive market Quick Facts Colorado new vehicle registrations increased 12.6% in December ‘14 vs. 2013. New registrations in the state during all of last year increased 6.8% compared to a year earlier. Used vehicle market was up 11.6% in December 2014 (vehicles seven years old or newer), and improved 4.2% for the entire year. Three year old vehicle market share increased 2.7 share points. Mitsubishi, Jeep, Audi, Ram, and Porsche new vehicle registrations each increased more than 20% in 2014. Data measures new vehicle registrations in the state. Monthly recording of registrations occurs when the data is processed by the DMV. Percent Change in Colorado New and Used Retail Light Vehicle Registrations (Used registrations only include vehicles seven years old or newer) 20.0% 15.0% 12.6% 11.6% 6.8% 10.0% 3.2% 5.0% 1.3% 4.2% 0.0% New -5.0% Used -10.0% -15.0% -20.0% Dec '14 v. Dec '13 Oct '14 thru Dec '14 v. Oct '13 thru Dec '13 2014 v. 2013 Colorado New and Used Vehicle Markets Summary (Used registrations only include vehicles seven years old or newer) Previous Three Months Retail New Vehicle Registrations Retail Used Vehicle Registrations Oct '13 thru Dec '13 46,267 Oct '14 thru Dec '14 47,757 Percent Change 3.2% Oct '13 thru Dec '13 48,263 Oct '14 thru Dec '14 48,867 Percent Change 1.3% Cars Light Trucks 18,000 28,267 17,809 29,948 -1.1% 5.9% 21,466 26,797 21,535 27,332 0.3% 2.0% Detroit Three Brands European Brands Japanese Brands Korean Brands 17,433 5,091 20,828 2,915 17,994 4,698 22,122 2,943 3.2% -7.7% 6.2% 1.0% 22,674 5,067 17,565 2,957 23,158 5,542 17,040 3,127 2.1% 9.4% -3.0% 5.7% Total YTD thru December Retail New Vehicle Registrations Retail Used Vehicle Registrations Total 2013 Annual 176,433 2014 Annual 188,416 Percent Change 6.8% 2013 Annual 176,615 2014 Annual 183,959 Percent Change 4.2% Cars Light Trucks 71,813 104,620 73,111 115,305 1.8% 10.2% 80,279 96,336 82,255 101,704 2.5% 5.6% 67,066 19,578 78,151 11,638 71,962 19,450 84,896 12,108 7.3% -0.7% 8.6% 4.0% 84,236 18,401 63,388 10,590 86,744 20,094 65,010 12,111 3.0% 9.2% 2.6% 14.4% Detroit Three Brands European Brands Japanese Brands Korean Brands Data Information All data represents new and used vehicle retail registrations in Colorado and excludes fleet and wholesale transactions. Used vehicle data only includes vehicles seven years old or newer and excludes private party transactions. Please keep in mind that monthly registration figures can occasionally be subject to fluctuations, resulting in over or under estimation of actual results. This usually occurs due to processing delays by governmental agencies. For this reason, the year-to-date figures will typically be more reflective of market results. Green shaded areas in tables represent the top ten ranked brands. Data Source: AutoCount data from Experian Automotive. 12 Colorado Automobile Dealers Association February 2015 Colorado Auto Outlook Page 2 Colorado Auto Outlook New Vehicle Market Brand Registrations Colorado New Retail Car and Light Truck Registrations Three Month Period Oct '14 thru Dec '14 December Colorado TOTAL Acura Audi BMW Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Fiat Ford GMC Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Kia Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Mazda Mercedes MINI Mitsubishi Nissan Porsche Ram smart Subaru Tesla Toyota/Scion Volkswagen Volvo Other YTD Market Share (%) YTD thru December Colorado Colorado Colorado 2013 16,678 2014 18,776 % chg. 12.6% 2013 46,267 2014 47,757 % chg. 3.2% 2013 176,433 2014 188,416 % chg. 6.8% 2013 2014 Chg. 217 258 398 139 133 1,254 79 398 28 2,134 461 1,082 525 139 9 993 549 78 316 68 408 321 79 46 1,009 51 568 5 2,005 18 2,213 583 102 12 223 349 383 156 94 1,243 175 406 11 2,053 612 1,553 560 127 11 1,330 567 54 372 61 428 260 92 66 1,219 72 812 9 2,237 14 2,606 545 66 10 2.8% 35.3% -3.8% 12.2% -29.3% -0.9% 121.5% 2.0% -60.7% -3.8% 32.8% 43.5% 6.7% -8.6% 22.2% 33.9% 3.3% -30.8% 17.7% -10.3% 4.9% -19.0% 16.5% 43.5% 20.8% 41.2% 43.0% 80.0% 11.6% -22.2% 17.8% -6.5% -35.3% -16.7% 557 702 923 399 374 3,553 301 1,099 92 5,701 1,287 3,617 1,404 322 29 2,785 1,511 220 878 181 1,101 812 243 131 3,004 131 1,694 20 5,115 56 6,102 1,666 225 32 517 907 868 393 275 3,443 372 1,087 35 5,412 1,456 3,887 1,484 295 26 3,334 1,459 158 887 185 1,121 663 211 182 3,104 158 1,996 25 5,556 40 6,572 1,449 171 29 -7.2% 29.2% -6.0% -1.5% -26.5% -3.1% 23.6% -1.1% -62.0% -5.1% 13.1% 7.5% 5.7% -8.4% -10.3% 19.7% -3.4% -28.2% 1.0% 2.2% 1.8% -18.3% -13.2% 38.9% 3.3% 20.6% 17.8% 25.0% 8.6% 2,120 2,725 3,621 1,551 1,379 13,580 1,271 4,931 430 22,169 4,802 14,591 5,782 1,125 92 10,277 5,856 848 3,240 676 3,582 2,710 1,076 610 11,285 490 6,247 147 18,275 178 23,083 6,490 872 322 2,189 3,369 3,816 1,639 1,189 13,940 1,228 4,807 310 22,208 5,453 14,524 6,043 1,238 118 13,126 6,065 866 3,883 661 4,170 2,893 893 783 12,298 588 7,538 124 20,806 172 25,001 5,646 703 129 3.3% 23.6% 5.4% 5.7% -13.8% 2.7% -3.4% -2.5% -27.9% 0.2% 13.6% -0.5% 4.5% 10.0% 28.3% 27.7% 3.6% 2.1% 19.8% -2.2% 16.4% 6.8% -17.0% 28.4% 9.0% 20.0% 20.7% -15.6% 13.8% 1.2 1.5 2.1 0.9 0.8 7.7 0.7 2.8 0.2 12.6 2.7 8.3 3.3 0.6 0.1 5.8 3.3 0.5 1.8 0.4 2.0 1.5 0.6 0.3 6.4 0.3 3.5 0.1 10.4 0.1 13.1 3.7 0.5 0.2 1.2 1.8 2.0 0.9 0.6 7.4 0.7 2.6 0.2 11.8 2.9 7.7 3.2 0.7 0.1 7.0 3.2 0.5 2.1 0.4 2.2 1.5 0.5 0.4 6.5 0.3 4.0 0.1 11.0 0.1 13.3 3.0 0.4 0.1 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.0 -0.2 -0.3 -0.1 -0.2 -0.1 -0.8 0.2 -0.6 -0.1 0.0 0.0 1.1 -0.1 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.2 0.0 -0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.5 0.0 0.7 0.0 0.2 -0.7 -0.1 -0.1 7.7% -13.0% -24.0% -9.4% 8.3% -13.0% -19.4% -59.9% Change in New Vehicle Segment Market Share - YTD 2014 thru December v. YTD 2013 Change in market share 3.0 2.0 1.0 1.9 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 -1.0 0.0 -0.1 -0.1 -2.0 -0.1 -0.1 -0.2 -0.3 -0.5 -0.6 -1.5 -3.0 Data Source: AutoCount data from Experian Automotive. February 2015 Colorado Automobile Dealers Association 13 Colorado Auto Outlook Released: January 2015 (covering December 2014 data) Page 3 Used Vehicle Market Brand Registrations (only includes vehicles seven years old or newer) Colorado Used Retail Car and Light Truck Registrations December TOTAL Acura Audi BMW Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge (incl. Ram) Ford GMC Honda Hummer Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Kia Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Mazda Mercedes Mercury MINI Mitsubishi Nissan Pontiac Porsche Saab Saturn Subaru Suzuki Toyota/Scion Volkswagen Volvo Other 2013 17,768 238 263 467 134 234 2,068 350 1,313 2,258 565 1,008 51 547 197 13 992 513 105 316 121 380 292 44 104 133 1,237 156 50 22 138 850 95 1,899 458 128 29 2014 19,825 300 337 529 187 282 2,284 413 1,452 2,580 651 1,048 32 762 205 8 1,115 572 102 319 121 366 390 45 112 146 1,426 98 47 19 108 984 75 2,002 539 113 56 % chg. 11.6% 26.1% 28.1% 13.3% 39.6% 20.5% 10.4% 18.0% 10.6% 14.3% 15.2% 4.0% -37.3% 39.3% 4.1% -38.5% 12.4% 11.5% -2.9% 0.9% 0.0% -3.7% 33.6% 2.3% 7.7% 9.8% 15.3% -37.2% -6.0% -13.6% -21.7% 15.8% -21.1% 5.4% 17.7% -11.7% 93.1% Three Month Period YTD thru December Oct '14 thru Dec '14 2013 2014 % chg. 2013 2014 % chg. 48,263 48,867 1.3% 176,615 183,959 4.2% 655 660 0.8% 2,320 2,594 11.8% 762 861 13.0% 2,580 2,992 16.0% 1,149 1,266 10.2% 4,055 4,759 17.4% 369 511 38.5% 1,423 1,807 27.0% 611 663 8.5% 2,178 2,539 16.6% 5,436 5,607 3.1% 20,402 20,844 2.2% 1,014 943 -7.0% 4,007 3,619 -9.7% 3,536 3,610 2.1% 13,139 13,822 5.2% 6,002 6,402 6.7% 22,288 23,908 7.3% 1,471 1,589 8.0% 5,071 5,802 14.4% 2,800 2,516 -10.1% 9,779 9,923 1.5% 154 87 -43.5% 541 305 -43.6% 1,548 1,722 11.2% 5,562 6,501 16.9% 552 566 2.5% 1,802 2,150 19.3% 26 28 7.7% 97 94 -3.1% 2,807 2,759 -1.7% 10,133 10,063 -0.7% 1,409 1,405 -0.3% 5,028 5,610 11.6% 286 252 -11.9% 1,002 937 -6.5% 878 871 -0.8% 3,380 3,303 -2.3% 325 318 -2.2% 1,192 1,187 -0.4% 1,049 925 -11.8% 3,946 3,607 -8.6% 712 929 30.5% 2,729 3,199 17.2% 143 109 -23.8% 566 472 -16.6% 276 282 2.2% 956 1,060 10.9% 369 338 -8.4% 1,526 1,245 -18.4% 3,405 3,554 4.4% 12,834 13,511 5.3% 423 286 -32.4% 1,863 1,259 -32.4% 128 108 -15.6% 482 420 -12.9% 69 42 -39.1% 299 164 -45.2% 383 273 -28.7% 1,433 1,114 -22.3% 2,263 2,467 9.0% 7,660 8,934 16.6% 297 204 -31.3% 1,168 870 -25.5% 5,291 4,934 -6.7% 18,942 18,855 -0.5% 1,234 1,363 10.5% 4,673 4,882 4.5% 355 310 -12.7% 1,279 1,206 -5.7% 76 107 40.8% 280 402 43.6% YTD Market Share (%) 2013 2014 Chg. 1.3 1.5 2.3 0.8 1.2 11.6 2.3 7.4 12.6 2.9 5.5 0.3 3.1 1.0 0.1 5.7 2.8 0.6 1.9 0.7 2.2 1.5 0.3 0.5 0.9 7.3 1.1 0.3 0.2 0.8 4.3 0.7 10.7 2.6 0.7 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.1 -0.2 -0.3 0.1 0.4 0.3 -0.1 -0.1 0.4 0.1 0.0 -0.3 0.2 -0.1 -0.1 0.0 -0.3 0.2 -0.1 0.0 -0.2 0.1 -0.4 0.0 -0.1 -0.2 0.5 -0.2 -0.5 0.0 -0.1 0.1 1.4 1.6 2.6 1.0 1.4 11.3 2.0 7.5 13.0 3.2 5.4 0.2 3.5 1.2 0.1 5.5 3.0 0.5 1.8 0.6 2.0 1.7 0.3 0.6 0.7 7.3 0.7 0.2 0.1 0.6 4.9 0.5 10.2 2.7 0.7 0.2 Change in Used Vehicle Market Share by Age of Vehicle YTD 2014 thru December v. YTD 2013 Change in market share 4.0 2.7 1.9 2.0 1.9 0.2 0.0 0.0 -0.6 -2.0 -0.7 -4.0 Three year old vehicle market share has increased, while five year old share is down sharply -6.0 -5.6 -8.0 -10.0 3 yrs. old 2 yrs. old 4 yrs. old 1 yr. old 7 yrs. old 6 yrs. old < 1 yr. 5 yrs. old Data Source: AutoCount data from Experian Automotive. 14 Colorado Automobile Dealers Association February 2015 Colorado Auto Outlook Page 4 Colorado Auto Outlook New Vehicle Market Percent Change in Brand Registrations YTD 2014 thru December v. YTD 2013 (Top 30 selling brands) Mitsubishi 28.4% Jeep 27.7% Audi 23.6% Ram 20.7% Porsche 20.0% Lexus 19.8% Mazda 16.4% Subaru 13.8% GMC 13.6% Infiniti 10.0% Nissan 9.0% Toyota/Scion 8.3% Mercedes 6.8% Buick 5.7% BMW 5.4% Hyundai 4.5% Kia 3.6% 3.3% Acura 2.7% Chevrolet 2.1% Land Rover 0.2% Ford -0.5% Honda -2.2% Lincoln -2.5% Dodge -3.4% Chrysler -13.0% Volkswagen -13.8% Cadillac -17.0% MINI -19.4% Volvo Fiat -40.0% -27.9% -30.0% -20.0% -10.0% 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% Percent change in registrations Data Source: AutoCount data from Experian Automotive. Colorado Auto Outlook Published for: Colorado Automobile Dealers Association 290 East Speer Boulevard Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-831-1722 Published by: Auto Outlook, Inc. PO Box 390 Exton, PA 19341 Phone: 800-206-0102 Email: jfoltz@autooutlook.com Copyright Auto Outlook, Inc., January 2015 February 2015 Colorado Auto Outlook is distributed free of charge to all members of Colorado Automobile Dealers Association. The publication is sponsored and supported by CADA. 8EJN<IJ;I@M<I<JLCKJ% Colorado Auto Outlook is published and edited by Auto Outlook, Inc., an independent automotive market research firm. Opinions in Colorado Auto Outlook are solely those of Auto Outlook, Inc., and are not necessarily shared by CADA. You need insights into your marketplace to make the best decisions to maximize profits. The AutoCount® Dealer Report analyzes full details on new and used competitive dealer market share, down to specific areas you define. You bring the questions. We’ll bring the answers. Experian Automotive is the data provider for Colorado Auto Outlook. Colorado Automobile Dealers Association 15 NADA Director’s Column 2015 NADA National Convention and More If you didn’t make it to San Francisco and become “Engaged,” the theme of the 2015 NADA Convention then you missed a great opportunity engage the American Automotive Industry. This year, NADA experimented with a new convention format – opening on Thursday, closing on Sunday – which was very well received by the 22,500 attendees who scoured the 300,000 square feet of Exhibition space. The Convention was again combined with the American Truck Dealers Association, ATD, and, all together, 17,200 attendees participated in the 144 workshops that were offered. This was an awesome opportunity to train, network, meet with your manufacturer at the make meetings, shop, buy, and experience the depth and breadth of your national association. Outgoing Chairman Forrest Mc Connell was able to have a Q and A opportunity with our keynote speaker Governor Jeb Bush. His first question was laid out to be the most difficult for the potential Presidential candidate… Jeff Carlson Glenwood Springs Ford ”what car do you drive?” Answer: Ford Fusion – a tough answer in a room full of all franchises. His last question was “are you going to run?” The Governor equivocated a bit and then Forrest told him NADA Vice Chairman he had something that would help him make up his mind…the newest political bumper sticker…JEB/ FORREST 2016. You had to be there. Bill Fox, a multiline dealer from Auburn New York took over the Chairmanship as he spoke to this being the best time in the auto Industry and that we dealers are a catalyst for change. I was seated as Vice Chairman. Both of us are humbled by the honor and excited to meet the challenges ahead. Jay Leno followed our new Chairman with an hour of humor as only he can deliver. On Sunday, our very own Don Hicks regaled the audience with his story of overcoming adversity in our industry that has had plenty of that over the past decade. Congratulations to Don who will chair the NADA 100th Anniversary Convention in 2017. Mark your calendar now for the 2016 Convention in Las Vegas, March 31- April 3, a new time in a popular place. In case you missed it, NADA Chief Economist Steven Szakaly predicted 2015 to be another strong year with the industry coming in at 16,940,000, after almost reaching 16,500,000 in 2014. Last month we reported that the Charles River and Associate study was released reporting that the methodology the CFPB used in alleging Disparate Impact Discrimination was “deeply flawed.” The hope was that the CFPB would review its method before pursuing further enforcement actions against lenders and attempting to influence the current indirect lending model of Dealer Participation. It didn’t happen. Late breaking news is that the American Financial Services Association (AFSA) American Bankers Association (ABA), Consumer Bankers Association (CBA), Financial Services Roundtable (FSR), and the U. S. Chamber of Commerce have sent a letter calling on the CFPB to revisit its enforcement approach. NADA, AIADA, and NAMAD are in full support of the letter. Legislation to rollback the March 2013 CFPB guidance, which was proposed last year but was not taken up in the lame duck session, will be reintroduced later this month by our friend Congressman Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), who will once again be a co-sponsor of the new legislation. The best action a dealer can take to protect against allegations of discrimination is the adoption of the NADA Fair Credit Compliance Program http://www.nada.org/regulatory_affairs/faircreditlanding. NADA introduced the new Compliance Guide on Federal Advertising Rules in response to several large enforcement actions against dealers for violations. This is a link to the guide: http://www.nadafrontpage.com/upload/wysiwyg/2015%20Convention/A%20 Dealer%20Guide%20to%20Federal%20Advertising%20Requirements.pdf. Remember the show the $64,000 question? A TV show from the 50’s is the correct answer. How about the 64,000,000 question from 2014? The record number of recalls issued by manufacturers. Be sure that your used vehicle department is monitoring recalls in inventory or review the attached article: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/31/business/buyers-of-used-cars-are-left-to-find-recallson-their-own.html?smprod=nytcore-ipad&smid=nytcore-ipad-share&_r=1#story-continues-1. 16 Colorado Automobile Dealers Association February 2015 CADA Staff Profile Trainor Walsh joined CADA in October of 2014 as CADA’s new Marketing and Communications Manager. Trainor is an experienced communications professional and marketing leader. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional strength in writing, message development, research and analysis, social media awareness and marketing management. Our Marketing Manager in the Bocas Junior media room in Buenos Aires Trainor began his career in politics and held several senior positions on high-profile campaigns around the country including serving as campaign Shortly before tearing his ACL in Taos manager for Congressman Robert Wittman’s (R-VA) successful special election victory, later serving as Communications Director in his Washington, D.C. office. In 2007 he served as the Iowa Organizational Director for Presidential Candidate and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee helping guide Mr. Huckabee to an upset win in the Iowa Caucuses. In mid-2008, Trainor joined the McCain for President campaign right here in Colorado, serving as Statewide Coalitions Director and Western Slope Political Director. Trainor has also worked on campaigns in California, Tennessee, Florida, Massachusetts, Illinois, and Virginia. Following his eight years in campaign politics, Trainor entered the world of trade associations, joining Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association representing the dietary supplement industry in the United States served as Senior Manager, Marketing Communications. In this role Trainor managed CRN’s brand identity, including all of CRN’s marketing campaigns and marketing materials for the association’s events and educational programs. Trainor was responsible for the association’s newsletter and associate membership benefits program. In addition, he managed CRN’s social media platforms serving healthcare practitioners. Trainor was also responsible for marketing, organizing and executing seven industry-wide webinars on regulatory and legislative issues, generating over $100,000 in revenue. Trainor impresses his fellow travellers with a 30 foot jump off a floating bar in Morro de São Paulo Trainor received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Iowa (the eighth member of family to do so) and lives for all things Iowa Hawks. In addition to the Hawks, Trainor is a diehard Chicago Bears, Blackhawks and Cubs fan. Trainor played soccer for many years and can be found most weekends up at 6am cheering on his favorite team Tottenham Hotspur. Jumping off a waterfall outside of Cartagena, Colombia Outside of work and cheering for his cherished pro sports teams, Trainor is a passionate skier who has conquered over 20 major Western ski resorts – his favorites include Arapahoe Basin, Alta, Jackson Hole, Crested Butte and Taos. Sadly his season ended prematurely when he tore his ACL on a trip to Taos over President’s Day Weekend. Prior to joining CADA, Trainor earned his International MBA from the University of São Paulo, a prestigious international university located In front of the famous Cristo Redentor in Rio de Janiero in the heart of São Paulo, Brazil. Trainor’s focus in business school was marketing and he graduated with honors, finishing in the top 10 of his class. During his year-and-a-half living in Brazil, Trainor become fluent in Brazilian Portuguese and picked up a bit of Spanish on business trips to Argentina and Colombia. While in Brazil, Trainor Trainor and his wife Sarah biking near Santa discovered his personal paradise in the form of a small island off the coast of Salvador called Marta, Colombia Morro de São Paulo. It was here he claims to have found Brazil’s best beaches, the world’s tastiest moqueca and the perfect caipirinha. Trainor and his wife, Sarah, live in the Cherry Creek area of Denver. Trainor drives a 2014 Ford Escape, Sarah drives a Lexus IS 300. February 2015 Colorado Automobile Dealers Association 17 CADA Board of Directors, Committee & Foundation Chairs and Staff OFFICERS Chair of the Board Thom Buckley Red Noland Auto Group, Colorado Springs Vice Chair Fletcher Flower Flower Motor Co., Montrose Bret Petersen Freedom Honda Colorado Springs – District #8 Jeremy Hamm Solon Automotive Pueblo – District #9 Lisa Camarillo Phil Long Toyota of Trinidad Trinidad – District #10 Treasurer Ed Dobbs Land Rover Flatirons, Superior Ross Turner Turner Automotive Montrose – District #11 Secretary Todd Maul John Elway Chevrolet Ryan Ramsay Summit Ford Silverthorne – District #12 Immediate Past Chair Bill Helman Hellman Motor Co. Jeff Carlson Glenwood Springs Ford Colorado NADA Director At-Large Director DIRECTORS Jeff Thorpe AutoNation Northglenn – District #1 Todd Maul John Elway Chevrolet Chair – Clear the Air Foundation Anthony Brownlee Land Rover Denver Littleton – District #2 Ray Reilly Larry H. Miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Thornton – District #3 COMMITTEE & FOUNDATION CHAIRS Anthony Banno Stevinson Lexus of Frederick Frederick – District #4 John Medved Medved Chevrolet Cadillac North Chair - Legislative Policy Committee Roger Belisle Markley Motors Ft. Collins – District #5 Mike Cimino Phil Long Motor City Chair – Clear the Air Foundation Phil Marzolf Ehrlich Vehicles, Inc. Greeley – District #6 Gregg Stone Kuni Lexus of Greenwood Village Chair – Denver Auto Show CADA STAFF President Tim Jackson, CAE, CMP tim.jackson@coloradodealers.org 303.282.1448 Vice President Tammi L. 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