believe it’s a vital part of building stronger communities,” Rick added. The Yemm team works closely with local schools to inspire and educate students about career paths in the automotive industry. For several years, the dealership has participated in an event hosted by Carl Sandburg College, where eighth-grade students explore career stations and engage with local employers and a panel of young professionals. At the high school level, the team regularly takes part in career fairs and trade shows. Now in its third year of partnership with the Galesburg Area Vocational Center, Yemm Automotive also welcomes students from the center’s automotive technology program for job shadowing and internship opportunities. For Yemm, the most meaningful milestone is a personal one. “Without a doubt, the most rewarding moment was when my daughter, Sara, expressed her desire to join the family business,” he shared. “Her commitment, along with the dedication of our outstanding team, has helped Yemm Automotive grow into a third-generation, family-owned dealership — something I’m incredibly proud of.” 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 15th 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. “The TIME Dealer of the Year award honors automotive dealers who set the standard for excellence and community impact,” said Jessica Sibley, CEO of TIME. “Each year, we spotlight those whose dedication uplifts and inspires their communities. At TIME, we are proud to continue celebrating these extraordinary contributions in partnership with Ally.” Doug Timmerman, president of dealer financial services at Ally, said, “The TIME Dealer of the Year award honors those exceptional dealers who not only excel in their business endeavors but also demonstrate a profound commitment to uplifting their communities,” Timmerman said. “These nominees embody the spirit of leadership and service, making a lasting impact both in their dealerships and beyond.” Yemm was nominated for the TIME Dealer of the Year award by the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association. Rick and his wife, Jamie, have two children, Dr. Richard Yemm and Sara Yemm Witherell. ABOUT TIME TIME is the 102-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 by TIME 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 customers with deposits and securities brokerage, and investment advisory services, as well as auto financing and insurance offerings. The company also includes a seasoned corporate finance business that offers capital for equity sponsors and middle-market companies. For more information, please visit www.ally.com. For more information and disclosures about Ally, visit www.ally.com/#disclosures. For further images and news on Ally, please visit media.ally.com. ABOUT THE NADA SHOW The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), founded in 1917, represents more than 16,000 light-vehicle and commercial-truck dealerships with 32,500 domestic and international franchises. New-vehicle franchised dealers are directly responsible for more than one million U.S. jobs. 12 Illinois Automobile Dealer News
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