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Congratulations! Can You Guess Who Won the Dennis

Pope Award?

Drum roll please!

D.J. Harrington, known to many at GIADA
and the used-car industry as the “Car-
diologist,” is the 2018 recipient of the
Dennis Pope Award. Surprisingly, for
someone who loves to talk, D.J. had very
little to say upon reception of this award.

D.J. looked completely shocked when
Jason Reaves, President of Wayne Reeves
Software, introduced him as the winner of
the award. He went on to thank GIADA
for presenting him with the award. Then,
Jason went on to describe D.J.’s contagious
smile and his strong presence at CE
classes. All the while, D.J. didn’t know he
won the award until Jason said, “He sits
in the break room at GIADA and makes
countless calls.”

The Dennis Pope Award, created 3 years D.J. wouldn’t tell you, but he’s the middle your membership.” His persistence and
ago, is a prestigious award presented to child of 12 children. Raised up North, repetition of that single phrase are a couple
individuals that go above and beyond he studied to be a Priest and has a heart reasons why GIADA is the largest state
in service for the used-car industry and for helping. When GIADA was fighting independent dealer association today.
association. Dennis Pope received the House Bill 340, D.J. was also fighting, day
award first, and then passed it to another and night. On weekends, he traveled to Welcome aboard to the ranks of Dennis
worthy person the year after. Last year, meet with state reps (with a GIADA hat) Pope and Jason Reaves, D.J. Harrington.
Jason Reaves received the award due to to ensure the association was properly The three of you are all wonderful people.
his outstanding service as an associate represented. We can only imagine who will be selected
member who’s gone above and beyond as next year’s recipient.
their commitment and participation D.J. speaks at CE classes and helps with
in recruiting members and raising phone calls for conventions. He also Hum! n
sponsorships for events such as golf conducts rigorous follow ups so GIADA
tournaments, conventions and board can renew memberships.
meetings. JOIN GIADA TODAY
Some describe him as the
Dennis Pope has worked with Peoples gray-haired man using the If you are a current dealer or
Financial for over 50 years. In that time, table near the coke machine. sell to dealers, GIADA
he’s received 17 Crystal Eagles (recruiting membership will grow your
100 people in 2 years) from NIADA, 17 His office is the break room. business and save you
Eagle Awards (recruiting 20 people in a He wears a smile on his money! Learn more about
year) from NIADA and 17 Wheel Club face and exudes happiness why GIADA membership is
Awards (recruiting 10 new members a critical investment.
to GIADA each year). That’s a lot of and positivity.
recruiting! He’s the ultimate giver of all CLICK HERE TO
givers. He always wants to help when he Without fail, D.J. ends each call to every GET STARTED
can and he’s truly a great guy! member of our association with, “Thanks
for thinking GIADA. We appreciate

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