As the grand finale fireworks reflected over the Gulf of Mexico, many attendees remarked, “This was the best ever.” With a record number of dealership representatives in attendance, the three-day event was a fantastic mix of meetings, networking and even a bit of relaxation. The convention offered something valuable for everyone. Families enjoyed playing in the waves, splashing around the pool or searching for sand crabs with flashlights on the moonlit Sandestin beach. The speaker lineup was exceptional. NADA’s president and CEO, Mike Stanton, shared insights on the national organization’s efforts on behalf of franchised dealers in Washington, D.C. Kevin Tynan, senior automotive analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, provided an up-to-date look at automotive manufacturing trends. In light of the CDK data breach incident, Nick Moyes delivered timely information on cybersecurity. Jim McLaughlin, a pollster for the Trump campaign, concluded the speaker circuit with his insights. Trudy Moody officiated the state meeting in her last official act as chair of the board of directors. She was recognized for her commitment and dedication as the top elected officer of MADA. The gavel was passed to Paxton King as the 2024-2025 chairman of the board. During the state meeting, MADA recognized Trudy Moody for her year of service as chair of the board and welcomed Paxton King as the new chairman. Jeff Smith was elected as chairman-elect, and Phil Moore will serve as secretary-treasurer. 20 24 Convention Highlights 16
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