table of CONTENTS NJ CAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES BY REGION NORTHERN REGION I (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, Sussex) Mark Abaid (Alt.) Joseph Agresta, Jr. (Alt.) Timothy Allocca Jeffrey Brown John Fette Matthew Haiken (Alt.) William Kundert, Jr. Brian Lam Reneé P. McGuire Richard Selman Todd Van Duren NORTHERN REGION II (Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Union, Warren) Gregg Ciocca, Jr. William Feinstein David Ferraez Chris Gilbert (Alt.) John Johnson, Jr. Sean Lyons Mark Montenero Chris Preziosi, Jr. (Alt.) Edward J. Rossi William Strauss, III Stephen Tilton CENTRAL REGION (Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean) Dan Chuhinko Robert Ciasulli Lisa Ocasio Devivo Kevin DiPiano (Alt.) Garry Foltz Adam Kraushaar Robert Larson Shelly Locascio Tyler Schmelz Anton Semprivivo Robert Sickel SOUTHERN REGION (Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Salem) Doug Burke Allen (AJ) Eastlack (Alt.) Jason Elkins Scott Haldeman Thomas Hessert, III Steven Kindle Stacey Lilliston Marcy Maguire Mark Miller Robert D. McCormick NJ CAR Executive Committee and Board of Trustees 2026 A. Andrew Shapiro .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ........... Chairman Ed Barlow, III .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ........... Vice Chairman Michael P. DeSilva .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ........... Secretary David Kull .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ............ Treasurer Jordan Wright .. .. .. ...... Regional Vice President (Northern Region I) Michael DiFeo .. .. .. ...... Regional Vice President (Northern Region II) Richard Malouf, Jr. . . . . . . . ....Regional Vice President (Central Region) Russell Abate .. .. .. ....... Regional Vice President (Southern Region) Ronald E. Baus, Jr. .........................BudgetChairman Eric Nielsen .. .. .. ....... NJ CAR Captive Insurance Co., Inc. Chairman Richard A. DeSilva, Jr. .. .. .. .. ........ NADA Director for New Jersey Robert Larson .. .. .. .. .. .. ........ NJ CAR Services, Inc. President Frank M. Pezzolla .. .. .. .. .. .. ........ Truck Committee Chairman Judy Schumacher-Tilton .. .. .. .. .. .. ......... CAR PAC President Thomas DeFelice, III .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ......... NextGen Chairman Laura C. Perrotta .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ............ President PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 8 It’s Time to Connect: New Events, Stronger Engagement, and Lasting Value BY LAURA C. PERROTTA CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE 11 NJ CAR’s Strategic Plan: A Roadmap for the Future BY A. ANDREW SHAPIRO NADA DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE 13 NADA Advocacy Update BY RICK DeSILVA, JR. 15 Every Dealership Should Be a Member of NJ CARPOOL 16 Be a Part of NJ CAR’s Next NextGen BY MAGDALENA PADILLA, ESQ. 18 NJ CAR Compliance FAQs BY KATHLEEN L. GRAF, ESQ. 20 NJ CAR Services: Supporting New Jersey’s Franchised Dealers BY MIKE MADIA 22 Technician Advancement Program Graduates Transition Into the Workforce BY BRANDON JURAKHAN 24 NJ CAR: Your Association, Your Advocate, Your Voice BY CHRIS ALLAIN 26 Thank You NADA PAC Contributors 27 NJ CAR & Dealers Making a Difference Philanthropy, Highlights, and Grassroots 32 NJ CAR Recognizes Dealerships That Have Contributed to CAR PAC in 2026 34 Economic Impact of New Jersey New Car & Truck Dealers ©2026 New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJ CAR) | MBR Connect™. All rights reserved. New Jersey Auto Retailer 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 NJ CAR, 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. New Jersey Auto Retailer is a collective work, and as such, some articles are submitted by authors who are independent of NJ CAR. 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. EDITOR: BRIAN HUGHES PUBLISHED BY MBR CONNECT (801) 676-9722 Official Publication of 6 NEW JERSEY auto retailer
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