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FRONT LINE MAGAZINE MESSAGE FROM THE 2021 CIADA PRESIDENT

The official digital magazine of the
COLORADO INDEPENDENT Fellow Independent Colorado Dealers:
AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
950 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 101
Lakewood, CO 80214 Welcome to 2021! I am sure that all of you share my
303-239-8000 • ciada.org excitement that 2020 is now in our rear view mirror. For
many of us, the challenges of the year were substantial.
OFFICERS Congratulations to all of us that survived! As your new
President president, I am excited for the year. We are moving
Mark Weida, Street Smart Auto Brokers away from the COVID-19 restrictions and attempting
Vice-President to normalize business again. After almost 10 years of
Tim Gaylord, Gaylord Leasing exemplary service, Todd O’Connell retired, and CIADA
Secretary has welcomed David Cardella as our new CEO. We
Teshome Tesfaye, Norfolk Motors already have one of the strongest state associations in
Treasurer the country, yet David, the Board and I are committed
Mike Whistance, Country Truck & Auto to getting even stronger. The benefits of association
Chairman of Board membership are too plentiful to list. Our charity (The
Jim Bode, J. Bode Used Cars, Inc.
Mark Weida Used Car Dealers of Colorado Charity Fund) continues
Directors Street Smart Auto Brokers to grow and get stronger. We plan on having the biggest
Mike Widhalm, Reds Auto and Truck CIADA President gala ever on November 20th to hopefully raise over
Ajet Zalli, Zalli Motors $250k. This money helps Colorado people in need, and
Anson Damosso, Cross Country Motors we have become the envy of other associations in the country because of the work we do.
Brian Neeley, Drive N-Motion We continue to lobby our state legislators to pass laws to protect our customers and our
Jambo Woldyohannis, Jambo Motors industry. In short, we are poised to make a stronger impact than ever before. There has
Dario Arnautovic, Urban Motors never been a better time to be an independent auto dealer in Colorado. I encourage all of
Past Presidents/Directors you to reach out and get involved. Be proud of who we are and what we do! May God bless
Jim Bahne, Bahne Inc. you, your families, and your businesses in 2021.
Dan Berkenkotter, Berkenkotter Motors
Mike Bonicelli, Bergamo Classic Motors Chairman of the Board Jim Bode presents outgoing
Peppe DeMarco, Highline Motors
Dean Gunter, Mile High Car Company Chairman John Lindbergh his CIADA ring.
Roger Kirlin, Roger Kirlin Motors
John Lindberg, Auto Warehouse
Stan Martin, Stans Auto Sales
Joe McCloskey, McCloskey Motors
Dean Strawn, AutoTrek

CIADA STAFF
David Cardella, CEO (x302)
Jami McCoy, Assistant Director (x305)
Chris Choka, Dealer Services (x306)
Flor Briones, Dealer Services (x300)
Connie Hatch, Western Slope Rep.
970-209-7499

PRODUCTION EDITOR
Professional Mojo
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Copyright 2021 This ring is a token of our appreciation for the time and effort John Lindberg gave
Front Line magazine is published quarterly by serving on the CIADA Board. John was elected to the CIADA Board of Directors in
the CIADA, representing quality independent 2012. Now, after serving in every officer position, he continues giving back to our
automobile dealers since 1941. CIADA assists industry as he moves into the past president/director position. John represented
members in becoming more successful CIADA at the NIADA conventions and NIADA annual leadership meetings. John met
within the used motor vehicle industry by with Colorado Senators and Representatives in Washington D.C. where John lobbied
consistently bringing you industry education, on your behalf providing a strong clear voice on industry issues. John continues to
valuable information, services and benefits serve on the Used Car Dealers Charity Board helping us with our mission of Changing
designed to prepare members for an ever- Lives across Colorado. Join us in thanking John for his hard work and dedication to
changing marketplace. our industry as he becomes a CIADA past President/Chairman of the Board.