2025 Pub. 5 Issue 3

©2025 The Kentucky Automobile Dealers Association (KADA) | The newsLINK Group LLC. All rights reserved. Kentucky Auto Dealer is published four times per year by The newsLINK Group LLC for KADA 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 KADA, 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. Kentucky Auto Dealer is a collective work, and as such, some articles are submitted by authors who are independent of KADA. 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 10 14 18 6 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Engage, Learn and Lead By Jason Wilson, President, KADA 8 2025 Executive Committee 8 2025 KADA Board of Directors 10 IN MEMORIAM Danny Renshaw 1946-2025 12 2026 KADA Family Convention 13 Accelerated Leadership Program Summer Retreat 14 Warranty Reimbursement Why Retail Rates Are Critical for Consumers and Dealers Alike By Sarah Bishop, Vice President, KADA 16 KADA 2025 District Meetings 17 KADA November Workshops 18 Ransomware A Response Plan Is Essential for Auto Dealers By Bank of America 22 Kentucky Auto Dealer Services Health Insurance by Dealers for Dealers 23 Support Children in Need With Kosair for Kids 24 KADA Preferred Partner Programs 26 KADET Drive Our Industry Forward 4 KENTUCKY AUTO DEALER

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