Pub 2 2021-2022 Issue 1

What do you foresee as industry challenges in the next five years? Florida has the best franchise laws in the country, and we need to make sure they are enforced. We need the help of the Florida DMV to enforce the laws we fought hard to get in place. The model for selling direct is here and more entrants are coming. The dealer franchise system has been successful for the last 100 years and is the best model for selling vehicles. Dealers are drivers of the local economy by providing high-paying jobs, collecting a significant portion of Florida’s sales tax, and supporting the local community and charities. Tell us about your family. I have been married to my wife Michelle for 18 years. We have two Golden Retrievers, Milo and Sophie, and a horse named Evita that Michelle show jumps. What is your favorite way to spend your free time? Any unusual hobbies? I enjoy racing my Nissan 350Z and Nissan 240SX with the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). I have run the New York Marathon six times, the Chicago Marathon once, and the Disney Marathon once (so far!). Michelle runs marathons as well. I’ve also climbed Mount Rainier. Tell us a little bit about Reed Motors Racing? As I mentioned I race with the SCCA. It’s amateur racing, and they have about 60,000 members nationwide. Here in Orlando, we are fortunate to have both Sebring and Daytona so close. I’ve also raced at Homestead, Palm Beach, Roebling Road, VIR, NOLA, and Indianapolis. Later this year, we will be traveling to Indianapolis for the SCCA Runoffs. It’s a fun way to promote the dealerships and get our employees involved. Pub Yr 2 | Issue 1 11 CFADA.ORG