2025 Pub. 3 Issue 1

School (board of trustees); Madison County Business League & Foundation; the Salvation Army; Webster Animal Shelter; Little Light House Central Mississippi (serves children with special needs); Magnolia Speech School; and many others. 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 selected one finalist from each of the four NADA regions and one national Dealer of the Year. Three finalists received $5,000 for their favorite charities and the winner received $10,000 to give to charity, donated by Ally. In its 14th year as exclusive sponsor, Ally also recognized dealer nominees and their community efforts by contributing $1,000 to each nominee’s 501(c)3 charity of choice. Nominees are recognized on AllyDealerHeroes.com, which highlights the philanthropic contributions and achievements of TIME Dealer of the Year nominees. “At TIME, our commitment to recognizing the exceptional contributions of automotive dealers remains as strong as ever,” said Jessica Sibley, CEO of TIME. “The TIME Dealer of the Year award continues to celebrate those who not only excel in their profession but also make a meaningful impact in their communities. We are thrilled to continue this legacy in partnership with Ally.” Doug Timmerman, Ally president of Dealer Financial Services, said, “Auto dealers are the backbones of their communities, providing civic support and significant business leadership. Ally is proud to recognize the unwavering commitment these TIME Dealer of the Year nominees are living daily through their volunteerism, sponsorships and support of charitable causes. They are the epitome of community heroes, making important and positive impacts in the lives of the people they serve.” Moody was nominated for the TIME Dealer of the Year award by Marty Milstead, president of the Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association. Moody and her husband, Ed, have three children. • Labor Relations • Employee handbooks • Employment Law Counseling and Litigation • HR Policies and procedures • Independent contractor issues • OSHA Compliance and defense • Purchasing or selling a dealership • Staffing and contingent workers • Workers’ Compensation • Wage and hour law Steve Cupp Partner | Gulfport/New Orleans 228.822.1440 scupp@fisherphillips.com Fisher Phillips brings valuable legal counsel to MADA members. Our labor and employment law firm offers auto dealerships the following services: A driving force in labor and employment law for more than 70 years. fisherphillips.com 2505 14th Street | Suite 300 | Gulfport, MS 39501 7

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