Pub. 61 2020-2021 Issue 4

34  ANNETTE SYKORA — CONTINUED FROM PAGE 33 loans were soon repaid, and the industry is sound and solvent again today. Former NADA President Peter Welch has this to say about Annette Sykora and her leadership of the national association: “Every dealer I know has a great sense of community and embraces their community as part and parcel of their business. The thing that is extraordinary about Annette is that the entire country is her community. She has worked tirelessly through NADA to improve not only the substance and image of dealers, but also a multitude of communities in which they operate. Through her chairmanship of the NADA Foundation, countless dealership employees who have been the beneficiaries of the Foundation’s Emergency Relief Fund have found a friend in Annette during their time of desperate need. Her compassion, energy and dedication are unparalleled.” From the cotton fields of the Texas panhandle to the halls of Congress, Annette Sykora has made a difference for franchised dealers across the nation. She continues today as Chairwoman of the NADA Charitable Foundation and reflects the remarkable stewardship of every Texas franchised dealer in caring for their fellow man. Annette and Pat Sykora say it best as they relate the mission of their organization: “When we peel back the layers of what our company stands for – we just keep finding “ family” at the heart of it all. Above all the givens (top-notch quality, convenient service, etc.), when it comes down to it, we’re just families serving families. “This dealership is a tried-and-true, four-generations-deep, family business. But beyond our literal family, we hire with a family mindset which means our entire team is welcomed into the fold. Then, at the end of the day, we each go home to our own families, knowing we gave it our all to support them best. “To tie it all together, these layers of family really have one goal in mind. We want you safe on the road with peace of mind knowing we’re always here to serve you. So, what’s our vision? Families serving families. Simple as that.” 