As president of the New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association Education Foundation board, where he has served since 2010, Tulley has been instrumental in increasing investment in scholarships for students to pursue degrees in automotive technology. The foundation’s mission is to build a workforce for the future. “We have gone from giving away $15,000 a year in scholarships to $100,000 per year,” he said. “The students begin interning at the high school level and then go on to community college and are employed by dealers throughout New Hampshire. And many of them are graduating debt-free.” In addition, the foundation holds a college and career day where students from around the state can meet representatives of college automotive technology departments and learn about the wide range of opportunities available to them. Tulley also serves on the advisory board for Nashua Community College’s automotive technology program and was recognized by the New Hampshire Department of Education as a Work-Based Learning (WBL) Champion in 2019 for his efforts. The same year, he received the Ron Kraus Outside the Profession Award from the Nashua Education Foundation. He and his family are long-time, dedicated supporters of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, and in 2020, they received the Champion of Youth Award from the group for their commitment to children in the region. Dealers are nominated by the executives of state and metro dealer associations around the country. A panel of faculty members from the Tauber Institute for Global Operations at the University of Michigan will select one finalist from each of the four NADA regions and one national Dealer of the Year. Three finalists will receive $5,000 for their favorite charities, and the winner will receive $10,000 – donated by Ally – to give to a charity. In its 12th year as exclusive sponsor, Ally will also recognize dealer nominees and their community efforts by contributing $1,000 to each nominee’s 501(c)(3) charity of choice. Nominees will be recognized on AllyDealerHeroes.com, highlighting the philanthropic contributions and achievements of TIME Dealer of the Year nominees. “For over 50 years, TIME has been committed to recognizing the impact of automotive dealers on their communities with the TIME Dealer of the Year award," said Edward Felsenthal, editor-in-chief and CEO, TIME. "We are proud to continue the legacy of honoring these works of service with our partners at Ally.” Doug Timmerman, president of dealer financial services, Ally, said, “Auto dealers across the country who are nominated for this award each year are committed to not only doing it right and leading in a rapidly changing automotive industry but to strengthening their communities through giving back. The TIME Dealer of the Year program celebrates dealers who are the role models of the retail auto industry for their continuous efforts to lift up and support their employees, customers and communities.” Tulley was nominated for the TIME Dealer of the Year award by the leadership of the New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association. Tulley and his wife, Susan, have two children. N E W H A M P S H I R E 6
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