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MISSISSIPPI DEALER Message from the Executive Director
The official digital magazine of the
MISSISSIPPI INDEPENDENT By Tony Lawler, Executive Director
AUTO DEALERS ASSOCIATION
MSIADA.ORG Greetings and a big THANK YOU to all who attended the
1705 Old Whitfield Road, Suite A 2021 MISS-LOU Convention that was recently held at the
Pearl, MS 39208 Hollywood Casino and Resort in Bay St. Louis, MS. We truly
T (601) 939 - 9866 | F (601) 939 - 9882 had an outstanding line-up of nationally recognized speakers
and presenters. We had roughly 150 attendees, which included
dealers, exhibitors, and speakers. I was pleased with the turnout
especially with battling COVID and Hurricane Ida issues prior
to the event. I sincerely hope that everyone had a great time and
plans are already being made to make next year’s convention
even bigger and better. Again, thank you for the support!
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
D.P. Danna - Selecta Motors
Indianola, MS At the board meeting held at this year’s convention, it was decided
PRESIDENT that to, hopefully, grow and increase the effectiveness of the association, some restructuring
Bentley Nolan - Nolan Brothers Motor Sales may be in order. First, we reduced the board from seven members to five members and formed
Tupelo, MS two new committees: a political action committee and a services committee. The new board
VICE PRESIDENT members and their position are as follows: Chairman of the Board, D. P. Danna; President,
Russell Wilmoth - American Automotive, Inc. Bentley Nolan; Vice President, Russell Wilmouth; Secretary, Randy Luster; and Treasurer,
Yazoo City, MS Dodd Turner. These gentlemen are longtime dealers and members who are willing to give up
SECRETARY some of their time to help improve the association and serve you, the members. Thank you to
Randy Luster - Hazlehurst Auto Sales, our new board members.
Hazlehurst, MS
TREASURER The Political Action Committee is still in the early stages of being officially formed and will
Dodd Turner - Turner Auto Group
Greenwood, MS be chaired by Thomas Conner. This committee will be very active in the legislative process
POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE CHAIR when issues arise that affect this industry, both by introducing legislation to help independent
Thomas Conner - Heritage RV Center auto dealers and fighting legislation that has been introduced that can potentially harm the
Canton, MS independent auto dealers. Thomas has a wealth of knowledge and experience in dealing with
SERVICES COMMITTEE CHAIR the entire legislative process and will undoubtably build a strong committee of your peers to
Brian Johnson - Auto Mart of Flowood help in this endeavor.
Flowood, MS
The Services Committee will be chaired by Brian Johnson. Brian is a longtime member of
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | EDITOR the association who knows what it takes to be a productive member of the association as
Tony Lawler
OFFICE MANAGER & he recently served on the Board in various positions. This committee will be tasked with
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR developing new ideas, programs, and activities to help strengthen and grow the association,
Erin Holden as well as developing members into potentially future board members.
MAGAZINE COORDINATOR & AD MGMT.
Professional Mojo As you can see, your Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers Association has a lot going on
info@professionalmojo.com these days and would love to have you become involved in growing our association. If anyone
is interested in serving on one of these committees, please do not hesitate to contact me or one
Mississippi Dealer magazine is of the chairmen. As always, it is a great honor to serve you as your executive director and feel
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