INTRODUCING OUR CURRENT NEXTGEN COMMITTEE NJ CAR’s NextGen has a solid leadership structure. Its governance committee is made up of dealer members who’ve volunteered their time to help our staff develop events, secure presenters, and cultivate inclusivity within NextGen to help foster professional growth. 2026 NJ CAR NEXTGEN COMMITTEE MEMBERS • Chairman: Thomas DeFelice, III — Circle BMW • Spencer Campbell — Campbell Supply • Gregg Ciocca, Jr. — Ciocca Auto Group • John Johnson, III — Johnson Dodge Chrysler • CJ Kull — Avalon Honda • Amanda Pellegrino — Pellegrino Buick GMC • Paul Sansone, III — Sansone Jr.’s 66 Auto Mall • Ryan Schmidt — Bell Audi • Jay Schwartz — Maurice Schwartz & Sons • Dee Skidmore — Bridgeton Auto Group To join the NextGen Committee, please apply online at njcar.org/our-team/nextgen or scan the QR code to download the NextGen application and return it to me at mpadilla@njcar.org. https://www.njcar.org/nj-car-nextgenmembership-application-fillable/ 2026, covering a wide variety of topics impacting the industry. The first two conversations focused on relationship building with manufacturers and policy updates. The third — scheduled for November 12 — features NADA PAC Director Josh Heit who will provide participants with insights from the midterm Congressional election results, share how they may impact the industry at a federal level, and discuss how the results might inform New Jersey’s 2027 elections. BECOME A NEXTGEN MEMBER If you’re considering becoming a member, please note that there’s no age threshold, job title requirement, or dealership experience minimum necessary to join. NextGen is voluntary, open to all dealership employees, and free to apply. This Committee differs from the national NextGen program in three key areas: 1. We only focus on New Jersey: New Jersey dealers are best informed when they understand what’s happening at the local level. 2. Our NextGen does not have a PAC: Members of NJ CAR’s NextGen are not charged to support a PAC. Our program is free. 3. NJ CAR’s NextGen Committee is open to all levels of dealership employment: From customer service to technician to GM, NextGen is open to all who are interested in working to invest in New Jersey’s franchise system and its dealership community. 17 NEW JERSEY auto retailer
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