Martin named NIADA CEO

The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) announced Jeff Martin as its new Chief Executive Officer today.

The NIADA Board of Directors selected Martin, the Executive Director of the Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association, to lead the 75-year-old dealer driven association. Martin will be starting his new role March 20.

“Jeff is absolutely the right person to carry us forward,” said Scott Allen, President of the NIADA Board of Directors. “In our search for a CEO, we explored our options, and there was one particular person who checked all the boxes. Jeff has a servant’s heart, is full of integrity and has empathy for our community and industry.”

Martin has more than 20 years of experience working in the association industry, including serving as the executive director of TIADA since 2006. He’s helped TIADA grow its annual budget from $630,000 to more than $2 million and increased membership from 850 to nearly 1,300. Martin started his career as a field representative with the Association of Texas Professional Educators, rising to Director of Member Services and helping the association grow from 65,000 to 107,000 members.

“I could not be more excited to join NIADA,” Martin said. “There is a very talented, professional and dedicated group already at NIADA, and I can’t wait to be a part of that team. I look forward to working with the dealers, industry partners, staff and state executives to build the association they all deserve.”

Since mid-December, Melanie Wilson has served as NIADA’s interim CEO. She previously was the CFO for the association. “I want to applaud Melanie and the entire NIADA staff for their professionalism and focus during this interim,” Allen said. “I look forward to seeing what the NIADA team will accomplish moving forward.” n

JOHN ODORISIO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MIDATLANTIC REGIONAL IADA MidAtlantic IADA Members,

When I became your Executive Director late last year, I pledged to " bring value " to you as our members.

Here are two examples from last week of the work we are doing for you, our members:

1. A PA dealer member notified us recently of a ' curb stoner ' selling vehicles in the front yard of a near by property with no dealer license. Working with the Department of State, the ' curb stoner ' was shut down last week.

2. On Thursday, March 2 we met with PennDOT on behalf of our PA members who did not receive the

Reminder

2023 Dealer Discount Book number of dealer plates they had requested last fall. We explained to PennDOT the reasons why dealers may ask for a specific number of plates, regardless of the number of salesman or vehicles they sell. To their credit, PennDOT listened and understood our concerns. They told us to have any member who didn't get their desired number of dealer plates complete the Justification Form ( enclosed ) again and to specifically state the BUSINESS reasons for the additional plates.

As a MidAtlantic IADA member, you will receive the 2023 Dealer Discount Book valued at over $20,000 worth of coupons with your membership.

Use your coupons at two or three participating auctions per year or sell service contracts for the participating warranty companies. You will more than get back your annual dues to MidAtlantic IADA.

The Justification Form should be completed and sent to PennDOT for review at: RA-PDDEALERSREISSUE@pa.gov

Finally, if you haven't heard we are resuming our annual convention this year! The site will be Caesars Atlantic City, September 2426. More details to follow soon. n