Dagesse’s Nucar dealerships have received numerous awards from manufacturers for sales, customer satisfaction and operational excellence. And along with those successes, he strives to make each dealership an integral part of its surrounding community. “Whether it is offering a vehicle at a discount to a family who needs a lift up or reinvesting in the local area, giving back to the community is what motivates me most,” he said. Dagesse is extremely generous with his charitable giving, donating millions of dollars to various organizations. He has paid partial tuition for college students; stocked local food banks; renovated an ice rink; and has supported White Mountains Community College; Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region; Granite United Way; CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of New Hampshire; and many others. “It’s more fun giving it away than making it,” he said. 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 to give to charity, donated by Ally. In its 14th year as exclusive sponsor, Ally also will 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, which highlights the philanthropic contributions and achievements of TIME Dealer of the Year nominees. “At TIME, our commitment to recognizing the exceptional contributions of automotive dealers remains as strong as ever,” said Jessica Sibley, CEO of TIME. “The TIME Dealer of the Year award continues to celebrate those who not only excel in their profession but also make a meaningful impact in their communities. We are thrilled to continue this legacy in partnership with Ally.” Doug Timmerman, Ally president of Dealer Financial Services, said, “Auto dealers are the backbones of their communities, providing civic support and significant business leadership. Ally is proud to recognize the unwavering commitment these TIME Dealer of the Year nominees are living every day through their volunteerism, sponsorships and support of charitable causes. They are the epitome of community heroes, making important and positive impacts in the lives of the people they serve.” Dagesse was nominated for the TIME Dealer of the Year award by Dan Bennett, president of the New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association. Dagesse and his wife, Elaine, have two children. About TIME TIME is a 101-year-old global media brand that reaches a combined audience of over 120 million around the world through its iconic magazine and digital platforms. With unparalleled access to the world’s most influential people, the trust of consumers and partners globally, and an unrivaled power to convene, TIME’s mission is to tell the essential stories of the people and ideas that shape and improve the world. Today, TIME also includes the Emmy Award®-winning film and television division TIME Studios; a significantly expanded live events business built on the powerful TIME100 and Person of the Year franchises and custom experiences; TIME for Kids, which provides trusted news with a focus on news literacy for kids and valuable resources for teachers and families; the award-winning branded content studio Red Border Studios; the sustainability and climate action division TIME CO2 and more. About Ally Financial Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) is a financial services company with the nation’s largest all digital bank and an industry-leading auto financing business, driven by a mission to “Do It Right” and be a relentless ally for customers and communities. The company serves approximately 11 million customers through a full range of online banking services (including deposits, mortgage and credit card products) and securities brokerage and investment advisory services. The company also includes a robust corporate finance business that offers capital for equity sponsors and middle‑market companies, as well as auto financing and insurance offerings. For more information, please visit www.ally.com. About the NADA Show The annual NADA Show brings together more than 20,000 franchised dealers and their employees, industry leaders, manufacturers and exhibitors to learn about the latest auto industry tools, trends, products and technologies. 13
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