Introducing New NCDA Board Members MAX JOHNSON Max was born and raised in Southern California. He started his automotive career with Hoehn Motors as a lot porter at their Honda store. Since then, he’s worked for Penske Automotive Group, a service tech startup, and returned to Hoehn Motors in 2019 at Audi Temecula as the CPO manager. Max has worked for Audi for 11 years and absolutely loves the brand. He is a recent graduate of the NADA Academy #450 and served as the class president. Max also holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology but never used it because he fell in love with the car business while in school. He has been married to his wife, Ana, for six years, and they have one daughter. Max enjoys doing projects around the house, camping, off-roading, riding his bike and generally anything that gets him outdoors. PAUL FILLMORE Paul Fillmore is a seasoned automotive sales and operations leader who currently serves as general manager for Kearny Mesa Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, San Diego Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and VinFast San Diego — all part of the Sunroad Automotive Group. He brings broad dealership oversight and a customer-first approach to multi-franchise operations. Paul played a visible role in Sunroad’s launch as VinFast’s first authorized dealership partner in California, stressing the opportunity to shape a new chapter in EV retail for the region. Paul is a native of Texas and studied at Texas A&M University, where he earned a degree in systems management. Paul’s career in automotive retail began in Fort Worth, Texas, in 2005, and he arrived in San Diego just before the COVID-19 pandemic to take on the GM role at Subaru of El Cajon and South County Buick GMC. Paul, his wife, Tanette, and all four of their children live, work and play in their amazing new hometown of San Diego. 14 SAN DIEGO DEALER
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