©2026 The Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association (GLANCDA) | The newsLINK Group LLC. All rights reserved. Los Angeles Dealer is published three times per year by The newsLINK Group LLC for GLANCDA 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 GLANCDA, 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. Los Angeles Dealer is a collective work, and as such, some articles are submitted by authors who are independent of GLANCDA. 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. We are GLANCDA. 4 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Celebrating Success and Looking Ahead By Jeanne Brewer, President, GLANCDA 6 GLANCDA Board of Directors and Staff 8 MANNING LEAVER LEGAL LANE Dealer Protests Before the California New Motor Vehicle Board By Gary H. Prudian, Esq., Partner, Manning, Leaver, Bruder & Berberich LLP 12 Building the Technician Pipeline GLANCDA Invests in Workforce Development 13 Auto Show Student Career Fair Inspiring the Next Generation of LA Auto Professionals 14 Dealer Management Systems Lessons From a Cyberattack By Scali Rasmussen 16 ASK ALISON Healthcare Trends Impacting Your 2026 Benefits Strategy By Alison McCallum, Principal, EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants 18 Iceberg Effect The Hidden Costs of Accidents By Sam Celly, MS, JD, CSP, Celly Services Inc. 20 Your Employees Are Embracing “Loud Vacationing” and So Can You 7 Tips for Building Supportive PTO Policies By Fisher Phillips 25 Leadership in Times of Crisis GLANCDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Jeanne Brewer Acura of Glendale VICE PRESIDENT Evan Ellis Alfa Romeo and Fiat of Glendale SECRETARY/TREASURER Peter Smith Bob Smith Toyota IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Howard Tenenbaum Porsche Woodland Hills GLANCDA DIRECTORS Howard Tenenbaum Peter Browning John Davis Rinaldi Halim Robb Hernandez Brad Mugg Tim Smith Ian Thomas 700 N. Central Ave., Ste. 320 Glendale, CA 91203 (213) 748-0243 | fax (213) 748-0245 Originally founded in 1907, the Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association provides valuable educational and philanthropic benefits to the Los Angeles Community. The association believes that involvement with local charitable organizations makes a positive difference for everyone involved. 3
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