2026-2027 GADA Board of Directors Executive Committee David Jones Gerald Jones Auto Group, Augusta Chairma Chad NeSmith NeSmith Chevrolet, Jesup Chair-Elect Jason Denson Ford of Dalton, Dalton Secretary-Treasurer Marsh Butler Butler Automotive Group, Macon Immediate Past Chair Bill Howell Billy Howell Ford Lincoln, Cumming North Georgia Area Vice Chair Michael Domenicone Classic Cadillac of Atlanta, Atlanta Northwest Georgia/Metro Atlanta Area Vice Chair Tim Redding Jr. Dublin Ford Lincoln, Dublin Middle Georgia Area Vice Chair Dana McCracken Brannen Motor Company, Unadilla Southwest Georgia Area Vice Chair Mike Burch Mike Burch Ford, Blackshear Southeast Georgia Area Vice Chair Matt Laughridge Terry Reid Auto Group, Cartersville NADA Director ISSUE 1, 2026‑2027 THE ©2026 The Georgia Automobile Dealers Association (GADA) | MBR Connect™. All rights reserved. The Generator is published two 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 GADA, 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. The Generator is a collective work, and as such, some articles are submitted by authors who are independent of GADA. 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. GADA Staff General Administration Lea Kirschner, President Bill Morie, President Emeritus Ben Jordan, General Counsel/Governmental Relations Surangi Moonesinghe, Assistant Controller Maria Yolova, Accounting/Membership Esther Castro, Accounting — Receivables/Payables Travis Lockhart, Governmental Relations GADA Workers Compensation Group Self Insurance Fund Lisa Lentz, Managing Director Melissa Gutierrez, Claims Adjuster Christina Zais, Claims Adjuster Jeremy Lane, Claims Adjuster Nicole Christian, Claims Assistant Andy Willis, Director of Loss Prevention Aaron Moon, Loss Prevention Specialist Leroy Smith, Loss Prevention Specialist GADA Insurance Services Shawn Presnell, Managing Director Candace McDole, Benefits Specialist Gabriella Filipov, Enrollment Specialist Matt Martinez, P&C Account Exec. (N. GA) David Crew, P&C Account Exec. (S. GA) Sherry McGaha, Insurance Services Admin Assistant Title Services/TOPS & Business Forms Roseann Nichols, Senior Director Title Services Beverly Bird, Office Admin/TOPs & Forms Georgia Automobile Dealers Association 2060 Powers Ferry Rd. SE Atlanta, GA 30339 (770) 432-1658 gada.com PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 4 On My Mind By Lea Kirschner, President and CEO, GADA NADA DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE 6 NADA Notes By Matt Laughridge, Director, NADA 8 2026 GADA Convention Highlights 11 Thank You to Our 2026 Convention Sponsors 12 2026-2027 GADA Board of Directors 13 Doing the Right Thing A Conversation with Incoming GADA Chair David Jones 17 GADA Announces New Membership Benefit ComplyAuto Guardian HEADLIGHTS ON THE LAW 18 Clarifying Advertising Rules for Georgia Dealers By Ben Jordan, General Counsel & Director of Governmental Relations, GADA INSURANCE INSIGHTS 20 Employee Benefits: Best Practices and Navigating the System By Shawn Presnell, Managing Director of Insurance Services, GADA 22 Supporting Workplace Mental Health Why It Matters for Your Organization By American Fidelity SAVE THE DATE 24 2027 GADA Convention 26 Pricing and Monitoring GAP for Sustainable Performance By Kyle Reed, Vice President of Global Auto Pricing, Assurant 29 New OSHA Flood-Safety Guidance What It Means for Your Dealership By Lauren Bailey, Vice President of State Legal & Regulatory Affairs, ComplyAuto 32 Georgia Auto Outlook Second Quarter 2026 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 THE GENERATOR
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