©2026 The Kentucky Automobile Dealers Association (KADA) | MBR Connect™. All rights reserved. Kentucky Auto Dealer is published four times per year 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 (801) 676-9722. CONTENTS 4 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Fond Memories and Forward Momentum By Jason Wilson, President, KADA 6 2026 KADA Leadership Executive Committee, Staff and Board of Directors 8 Celebrating the 2026 KADA Family Convention Reflections from Nemacolin 12 Leading in Harmony in Music City Highlights from the ALP Summer Retreat 14 Catalytic Converter Theft Is Here To Stay By Don Jacobs, President and Founder, Trydon 16 Supporting Workplace Mental Health Why It Matters for Your Organization By American Fidelity 19 Why Every Dealership Acquisition Should Begin with a Retail Warranty Reimbursement Review By Jordan Jankowski, Chief Operating Officer, Armatus Dealer Uplift 21 KADET Drive Our Industry Forward 22 KADA Preferred Partner Programs 4 12 16 19 8 14 WWW.KYADA.COM 3
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