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FRONT LINE MAGAZINE
The official digital magazine of the THANK YOU
COLORADO INDEPENDENT
AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION TODD O’CONNELL
950 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 101
Lakewood, CO 80214
303-239-8000 • ciada.org FOR YOUR DEDICATION
OFFICERS
President This is a bittersweet article I write today.
Jim Bode, J. Bode Used Cars, Inc. The leadership Todd exhibited at CIADA
Vice-President has only been overshadowed by his
Mark Weida, Street Smart Auto Brokers influence on the Automobile Industry. He
Secretary
Tim Gaylord, Gaylord Leasing established relationships with members,
Treasurer vendors, auctions, State agencies such
Teshome Tesfaye, Norfolk Motors as the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board and
Chairman of Board Department of Revenue, State and National
John Lindberg, Auto Warehouse legislators, and NIADA, which awarded
him Executive Director of the Year in 2015.
Directors Todd has always been about helping others.
Mike Whistance, Country Truck & Auto He was instrumental in acquiring our
Mike Widhalm, Reds Auto and Truck 501(c)3 designation for Used Car Dealers
Ajet Zalli, Zalli Motors of Colorado Charity Fund, which changes
Anson Damosso, Cross Country Motors lives across the State. I could continue with
Brian Neeley, Drive N-Motion the many accolades he has earned, but I
Jambo Woldyohannis, Jambo Motors know that is not what he wants, and I have
too much respect for him to go against his
Past Presidents/Directors wishes.
Jim Bahne. Bahne Inc.
Dan Berkenkotter, Berkenkotter Motors Here is Todd’s letter to all of you.
Mike Bonicelli, Bergamo Classic Motors
Peppe DeMarco, Highline Motors Thank you, it was an honor to be associated with everyone in the Auto Industry over these last
Dean Gunter, Mile High Car Company nine and a half years. Especially the CIADA staff: Jami McCoy, Chris Choka, Flor Briones,
Roger Kirlin, Roger Kirlin Motors and Jerry Smith. With these extraordinary individuals in place doing the work, CIADA con-
Stan Martin, Stans Auto Sales tinued its rich tradition as one of the top Associations in the country.
Joe McCloskey, McCloskey Motors
Dean Strawn, AutoTrek Working with CIADA’S Board of Directors and Mike McKinnon, CIADA’S attorney, has been
an absolute pleasure. Their dedication, ideas and support were very much appreciated. Also,
CIADA STAFF thanks to my fantastic wife, Debbie, for her help and valuable thoughts over the years.
Jami McCoy, Office Manager (x305)
Chris Choka, Dealer Services (x306)
Flor Briones, Dealer Services (x300) It has been a privilege to represent all the wonderful dealers and vendors whose commitment
Connie Hatch, Western Slope Rep. to their customers and communities is amazing. I am so fortunate and blessed to be ending
David Cardella, CEO (x302) my career with CIADA, the only other way I can even imagine to be as good, is hitting the
seventh game walk-off Grand Slam home run for the Colorado Rockies first World Series
PRODUCTION EDITOR championship . . . Ha!
Professional Mojo
service@professionalmojo.com Thanks again. I will always cherish my time spent with CIADA and the Auto Industry.
Copyright 2020
Sincerely,
Front Line magazine is published Todd O’Connell
quarterly by the CIADA, representing p
quality independent automobile dealers
since 1941. CIADA assists members TODD, ENJOY
in becoming more successful within
the used motor vehicle industry by YOUR RETIREMENT!
consistently bringing you industry
education, valuable information, YOU HAVE EARNED IT!
services and benefits designed to
prepare members for an ever-changing
marketplace.