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FRONT LINE MAGAZINE
     The official digital magazine of the
     COLORADO INDEPENDENT
     AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
     950 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 101                                 Our Political
     Lakewood, CO 80214
     303-239-8000 • ciada.org
     OFFICERS                                                       Relationships We Trust
     President
     Tim Gaylord, Gaylord Leasing                                   By David Cardella, CEO CIADA
     Vice-President
     Teshome Tesfaye, Norfolk Motors                                Relationships in our industry are how we build our business.
     Secretary                                                      When you have employees who step up to put in the extra
     Mike Whistance, Country Truck & Auto                           effort for you, it started with the trusted relationship you have
     Treasurer                                                      built with that employee. Vendors who help you find a solution
     Mike Widhalm, Reds Auto and Truck
                                             to a problem do so because of your relationship you built as a customer whom they trust.
     Chairman of Board                       Customers purchase from you and refer others to do business with you only after you
     Mark Weida, Street Smart Auto Brokers   developed the relationship of trust.

     Directors
     Ajet Zalli, Zalli Motors                We continue to celebrate successes at CIADA  because we build on our relationships with
     Anson Damosso, Cross Country Motors     legislators, state employees, county clerks, vendors, and of course our members who put
     Jambo Woldyohannis, Jambo Motors        their trust in us. Nothing we do happens without your support for the association. We
     Dario Arnautovic, Urban Motors          need help to protect our industry and each other. Electing the right people whom we trust
     Joe Fuentes, Morgan County Motors       and who understand the challenges we face everyday when we open our doors is crucial.
     Abe Aryan, Truck Kings                  Rising costs, lack of inventory supply, customer financing, down payments, and theft are
     Past Presidents/Directors               few of those everyday challenges.
     Jim Bahne, Bahne Inc.
     Dan Berkenkotter, Berkenkotter Motors   There are Democrats and Republicans who do understand what we face each day. We trust
     Jim Bode, J. Bode Used Cars, Inc.
     Mike Bonicelli, Bergamo Classic Motors  them and they are the people our industry needs to support and get elected. Every bill we
     Peppe DeMarco, Highline Motors          have been able to get signed in to law, like SB22-108, Altered Truck Weight Documents,
     Dean Gunter, Mile High Car Company      which changed the laws around certified weight slips, have had bi-partisan support of
     Roger Kirlin, Roger Kirlin Motors       legislators we trust.
     John Lindberg, Auto Warehouse
     Stan Martin, Stans Auto Sales           Today, I am going to ask you to contribute money, but only because I want to protect your
     Joe McCloskey, McCloskey Motors         money. The following candidates support our issues and now we need to support them
     Dean Strawn, AutoTrek                   as they campaign to get elected. As you can see, they are from both sides of the aisle.

     CIADA STAFF                             Help protect our industry by joining us in contributing to their campaign. Please let us
     David Cardella, CEO (x302)              know if you donate online. It helps for us to know if you have engaged. Just drop me a line
     Jami McCoy, Assistant Director (x305)   dcardella@ciada.org.
     Chris Choka, Dealer Services (x306)
     Flor Briones, Dealer Services (x300)    Upcoming Fundraisers and Candidates to Support:
     Connie Hatch, Western Slope Rep.        •   Senator Rob Woodward, SD 15
          970-209-7499
                                                 Fundraiser hosted by CIADA’s Lobby Firm: Aponte & Busam Public Affairs
     PRODUCTION EDITOR                           September 6, 2022 via Zoom
     Professional Mojo                       •   Senator Dennis Hisey, SD 11  Scroll to the contribute part of his website for online
     service@professionalmojo.com                contributions – Champion for CIADA
     Copyright 2022
                                             •   Matt Solano – SD 8  Republican candidate for Senate running against Senator Dylan
     Front Line magazine is published quarterly by   Roberts
     the CIADA, representing quality independent   •   Representative Shannon Bird, HD 29
     automobile dealers since 1941. CIADA assists   Fundraiser hosted by CIADA’s Lobby Firm: Aponte & Busam Public Affairs
     members in becoming more successful         September 13, 2022 at the CIADA office
     within the used motor vehicle industry by   •   Representative Marc Snyder, HD 18 - Donate here
     consistently bringing you industry education,
     valuable information, services and benefits   •   Minority Leader Hugh McKean, HD 51 - Donate here
     designed to prepare members for an ever-  •   Tim Walsh, SD 20 (running against Rep. Lisa Cutter) - Donate here
     changing marketplace.
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