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FRONT LINE MAGAZINE DealerNotes
The official digital magazine of the
COLORADO INDEPENDENT BRIEF UPDATES FOR COLORADO AUTO DEALERS
AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
950 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 101
Lakewood, CO 80214
303-239-8000 • ciada.org YOUR VOICE
OFFICERS
President By David Cardella, CEO in Succession, CIADA
Jim Bode, J. Bode Used Cars, Inc.
Vice-President January is when our legislative session begins. We start discussing issues affecting our in-
Mark Weida, Street Smart Auto Brokers dustry with senators and representatives so they can better understand the reasoning on
Secretary why change is necessary. CIADA is YOUR VOICE so you can focus on selling vehicles,
Tim Gaylord, Gaylord Leasing taking care of customers, purchasing inventory, and so many other important tasks re-
Treasurer quired to run a successful dealership in today’s competitive business environment.
Teshome Tesfaye, Norfolk Motors
Chariman of Board CIADA is running three bills to protect our businesses this year. We are also keeping our
John Lindberg, Auto Warehouse eyes on six bills involving our industry and are prepared to voice our positions if needed.
One thing you can always count on is your association and our lobbyists being YOUR
Directors VOICE to watch out for you, your families, and your employees who depend on you to
Mike Whistance, Country Truck & Auto provide for them.
Mike Widhalm, Reds Auto and Truck
Ajet Zalli, Zalli Motors
Anson Damosso, Cross Country Motors As I write this article in late February, CIADA has 1068 members, which is over 70% of
Brian Neeley, Drive N-Motion available dealers in the state. We are proud to say that is the highest percentage of dealers
belonging to their state association in the country. We can do better. Please reach out to
CIADA STAFF your fellow dealer who does not belong to the CIADA, tell them about the discounted
Todd O’Connell, CEO forms, the educational classes, the ability to call someone at the association and ask ques-
David Cardella, Director in Succession tions or seek legal guidance and yes, the representation the association provides acting
Jami McCoy, Office Manager as YOUR VOICE! Our membership is a bargain at $225, plus the $75 we ask that dealers
Chris Choka, Dealer Services contribute to our PAC Fund to fight for your issues.
Flor Briones, Dealer Services
PRODUCTION EDITOR If you have questions about joining CIADA, which includes membership in our national
Professional Mojo association NIADA, call me at 303-239-8000 ext.302.
info@professionalmojo.com
Copyright 2020 Join now and let us be YOUR VOICE as we are here to help you!
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