VOL. 7 • NO. 05 PRESIDENT Dan Bennett, REM, IOM, CAE NHADA OFFICERS Jason LaCroix, Chairman John Crowley, Vice Chairman Jeff Platek, Treasurer Shawn Hanlon, Secretary NHADA DIRECTORS Marshall Jespersen, Immediate Past Chair John Sawyer Jr., Franchised New Car Michael Lampert, Franchised Heavy Duty Truck Tim Foss, Franchised New Car Dennis Gaudet, Independent Used Car Ron Poirier, Independent Repair/Service David Hammer, NADA Director George Mullin, Franchised/Independent Jessica Trask, Franchised New Car Roger Groux, Advisory Director Damon Jespersen, Franchised New Car Justin Weisman, Franchised New Car Curt Grenier, Franchised/Motorcycle ©2025 The New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association (NHADA) | The newsLINK Group LLC. All rights reserved. DRIVE New Hampshire is published six times per year by The newsLINK Group LLC for NHADA and is the official publication for this association. The information contained in this publication is intended to provide general information for review, consideration and education. The contents do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. If you need legal advice or assistance, it is strongly recommended that you contact an attorney as to your circumstances. The statements and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views of NHADA, its board of directors or the publisher. Likewise, the appearance of advertisements within this publication does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of any product or service advertised. DRIVE New Hampshire is a collective work, and as such, some articles are submitted by authors who are independent of NHADA. While a first-print policy is encouraged, in cases where this is not possible, every effort has been made to comply with any known reprint guidelines or restrictions. Content may not be reproduced or reprinted without prior written permission. For further information, please contact the publisher at (855) 747-4003. CONTENTS A Message From the President 4 Facing a Business Challenge? Our Partners Have the Solution By Dan Bennett, REM, IOM, CAE, President, NHADA A Message From the Chairman 6 The Power of Volunteerism Building a Stronger Industry Together By Jason LaCroix, Chairman, NHADA NADA Update 7 NADA Show 2026 Preview By David Hammer, Contemporary Automotive Group, NADA Director 8 The Federal Annual Inspection What Dealers and Carriers Need to Know By Jay O’Leary, Government Relations & Compliance Specialist, NHADA 10 NH Auto Careers Hits the Road with Automotive Career Exploration Trailer 11 Welcoming Capital Dealer Services Group NHADA’s New Diamond Partner and Endorsed F&I Provider 12 2025 Career Day at Manchester Community College Inspiring Future Automotive Professionals 14 NHADA School Safety Presentations Keeping the Future Industry Safe By Matt Foster, Senior Loss Prevention Consultant, and Dustin Howe, Loss Prevention Consultant, NHADA 15 Doors Are Officially Closed Carbon Monoxide Issues in Member Service Departments By Brian Duplessis, Loss Prevention Supervisor, NHADA 16 Surcharging Explained What Dealerships Should Know By Amberly Allen, Founder, Dealer Merchant Services 17 Employee Benefits That Work for You By Chelsey Gaudet, Licensed Insurance Producer, NHADA 18 Employee Motor Vehicle Accidents WC or Auto Insurance? By Deborah Handrahan, WCT Supervisor, and Pete Sheffer, Vice President and Director of Insurances, NHADA 20 Investing in the Future of New Hampshire’s Automotive Workforce By Kaleena Guzman, Director of Major Events & Partnership Program, NHADA 22 Matthew Robillard First in New Hampshire to Earn an Associate Degree while Completing an Automotive Technology Registered Apprenticeship By Cookson Communications 23 Industry-Specific Driver and Winter Safety Training Pair Nicely This Time of Year By Brian Duplessis, Loss Prevention Supervisor, NHADA 24 Your Dealership, Your Future Why an Evaluation Matters By Nancy Phillips Associates 26 LotDrop The 2025 Winter Collection 28 Thank You, 2025 NHADA Partners! 29 By the Numbers 30 NHADA Membership Milestones Sept. 1, 2025-Oct. 31, 2025 30 NHADA New Members 3
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