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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.
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