8 KENTUCKY AUTO DEALER “My finest moment serving NADA was in 2005 when we visited Mississippi and Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina and distributed hundreds of thousands of dollars raised by the automotive industry for individuals and workers at dealerships who were devastated by the storm,” Kain said. “It was the highlight of my time in this business and as a board member for NADA.” And while Kain chose a career in the auto industry over a life of farming, he never forgot his roots. “My car business has enabled me to help a lot of farmers keep their farms going,” he said. Kain also gives back to his community and has coached youth sports, including baseball, basketball and football. He consistently sponsors local school events and educational programs for Versailles and supports numerous organizations in his local area, the county of Woodford and central Kentucky. “I have worked to achieve a better quality of life for all through improved schools, cleaner water, better healthcare options and more activities,” he said. Kain has contributed his time, talent and resources to Woodford County Public Schools: Northeast Woodford Water District (district leader since 1959); Jack Kain Ford Military Support Fund; Hope Center in Lexington; St. Leo Catholic Church and St. Leo School in Versailles; Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce (founder); Kentucky Community & Technical College System; Kentucky Circuit Court Clerks’ Trust for Life (program to raise awareness and encourage organ and tissue donation); and United Way of the Bluegrass, to name a few. But perhaps his most profound impact on the Woodford County Community was in serving on the Economic Impact Committee which brought 100’s of jobs to the area and rejuvenated historical downtown Versailles. “The retail automotive industry has given me the opportunity to give back to my community in many ways,” he said. 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 will select one finalist from each of the four NADA regions and one national Dealer of the Year. Three finalists will receive an additional $5,000 for their favorite charities and the winner will receive an additional $10,000 to give to charity, donated by Ally. In its eleventh year as exclusive sponsor, Ally also will recognize dealer nominees and their community efforts by contributing $1,000 to each nominee’s 501(c)3 charity of choice. Nominees will also be recognized on AllyDealerHeroes.com, which highlights the philanthropic contributions and achievements of TIME Dealer of the Year nominees. “In cities and towns across the country, auto dealers make a big economic impact — going the extra mile to strengthen their communities,” said Doug Timmerman, president of dealer financial services, Ally. “It’s an incredible achievement to be nominated for TIME Dealer of the Year. The program not only CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 recognizes leadership in business and customer service, but also a commitment to giving back and doing it right.” About TIME TIME is a global media brand that reaches a combined audience of more than 100 million around the world. A trusted destination for reporting and insight, TIME’s mission is to tell the stories that matter most, to lead conversations that change the world and to deepen understanding of the ideas and events that define our time. With unparalleled access to the world’s most influential people, the immeasurable trust of consumers globally, an unrivaled power to convene, TIME is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands with renowned franchises that include the TIME100 Most Influential People, Person of the Year, Firsts, Best Inventions, World’s Greatest Places and premium events including the TIME100 Summit and Gala, TIME100 Health Summit, TIME100 Next and more. About Ally Financial Inc. Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) is a digital financial services company committed to its promise to “Do It Right” for its consumer, commercial and corporate customers. Ally is composed of an industry-leading independent auto finance and insurance operation, an award-winning digital direct bank (Ally Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender, which offers mortgage lending, point-of-sale personal lending, and a variety of deposit and other banking products), a corporate finance business for equity sponsors and middle-market companies, and securities brokerage and investment advisory services. A relentless ally for all things money, Ally helps people save well and earn well, so they can spend for what matters. For more information, please visit www.ally.com and follow @allyfinancial. For more information and disclosures about Ally, visit https://www.ally.com/#disclosures. For further images and news on Ally, please visit http://media.ally.com. About the NADA Show The annual NADA Show brings together more than 20,000 franchised dealers and their employees, industry leaders, manufacturers and exhibitors to learn about the latest auto industry tools, trends, products and technologies. “MY CAR BUSINESS HAS ENABLED ME TO HELP A LOT OF FARMERS KEEP THEIR FARMS GOING,”
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