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FRONT LINE MAGAZINE DealerNotes
The official digital magazine of the
COLORADO INDEPENDENT BRIEF UPDATES FOR COLORADO AUTO DEALERS
AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
950 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 101
Lakewood, CO 80214
303-239-8000 • ciada.org 4th Quarter Countdown
OFFICERS
President Could this be the year permanent change happens to the auto industry? Will online sales
Jim Bode, J. Bode Used Cars, Inc. become the way we do business? Do we finally eliminate costs as we streamline our selling
Vice-President process?
Mark Weida, Street Smart Auto Brokers
Secretary No, not yet, and hopefully are my answers.
Tim Gaylord, Gaylord Leasing
Treasurer
Teshome Tesfaye, Norfolk Motors No, it seems when finally, we have a policy, rule, regulation, or law set in place someone de-
Chariman of Board cides they have a better way for us to conduct business. We need to be able to adjust when
John Lindberg, Auto Warehouse this happens, and your association will be there to fight and protect you.
Directors Not yet for online sales since our state still requires the actual customer signature on se-
Mike Whistance, Country Truck & Auto cured documents like odometers, titles, power of attorney and bill of sale. While this may
Mike Widhalm, Reds Auto and Truck change in the future, I think the test drive of a used vehicle, especially an 8-year-old model
Ajet Zalli, Zalli Motors with 90,000 miles, will always need to be part of the sales process.
Anson Damosso, Cross Country Motors
Brian Neeley, Drive N-Motion Eliminating costs is every dealer’s dream that never seems to happen in our industry.
Jambo Woldyohannis, Jambo Motors Companies offer “get in on the ground floor specials” only to raise them once they are in
the door. One thing I think every dealer has learned during the shutdown is how much
CIADA STAFF can be accomplished when you have the right people in place who are dedicated to helping
Todd O’Connell, CEO your dealership succeed.
David Cardella, CEO in Succession (x302)
Jami McCoy, Office Manager Let us finish this 4th quarter strong and always remember your association is here for you.
Chris Choka, Dealer Services
Flor Briones, Dealer Services
Sincerely,
PRODUCTION EDITOR David Cardella, CEO in Succession
Professional Mojo 303-239-8000 ext.302
info@professionalmojo.com
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