2024-2025 GADA Board of Directors Executive Committee Bo Scott Regal Nissan, Roswell Chair Marsh Butler Butler Automotive Group, Macon Chair-Elect David Jones Gerald Jones Auto Group, Augusta Secretary-Treasurer Charles Prater Prater Ford, Calhoun Immediate Past Chair Jason Denson Ford of Dalton, Dalton North Georgia Area Vice Chair Mike Domenicone Classic Cadillac & Subaru, Atlanta West Georgia Area Vice Chair Tim Redding Jr. Dublin Ford Lincoln, Dublin East Central Area Vice Chair Dana McCracken Brannen Motor Company, Unadilla Southwest Area Vice Chair Chad Nesmith Nesmith Chevrolet, Jesup Southeast Area Vice Chair Matt Laughridge Terry Reid Hyundai Cartersville NADA Director ISSUE 1, 2024‑2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS THE ©2024 The Georgia Automobile Dealers Association is proud to present The Generator as a benefit of membership in the association. No member dues were used in the publishing of this news magazine. All publishing costs were borne by advertising sales. Purchase of any products or services from paid advertisements within this magazine are the sole responsibility of the consumer. The statements and opinions expressed herein are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views of The Georgia Automobile Dealers Association or its publisher, The newsLINK Group LLC. Any legal advice should be regarded as general information. It is strongly recommended that one contact an attorney for counsel regarding specific circumstances. Likewise, the appearance of advertisers does not constitute an endorsement of the products or services featured by The newsLINK Group LLC. While The Generator encourages a first-print policy, 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 (855) 747-4003. 4 2024-2025 GADA Board of Directors SPOTLIGHT ON 6 2024‑2025 GADA Chairman Bo Scott PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 10 On My Mind By Lea Kirschner, GADA President and CEO MESSAGE FROM NADA DIRECTOR 12 NADA Notes By Matt Laughridge, NADA Director ATD CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE 14 Tackling 2024 Priorities By Scott Pearson, ATD Chairman 16 2024 GADA Convention Highlights 22 Awards and Achievements HEADLIGHTS ON THE LAW 23 Be Careful What You Put in Writing, Even to GADA By Ben Jordan, GADA General Counsel & Director of Governmental Relations INSURANCE INSIGHTS 24 Cyber Liability Challenges By Shawn Presnell, GADA Managing Director of Insurance Services 26 Protect Your Dealership From Fraud and Cyber Threats Learn About the Latest Fraud and Cyber Threats, How To Defend Against Attacks and What To Do if You’re a Victim of Cybercrime By Truist Dealer Services 31 OSHA Targets Leading Cause of Weather‑Related Injuries with Proposed Heat Illness Regulation By Hao Nguyen Esq., Senior Product and Regulatory Counsel, ComplyAuto 34 Navigating OEM Applications with Expertise An Interview with John Hill By DSMA 36 Is It Time For a Trade‑In of Your Employee Handbook? By Tillman Coffey and Matt Simpson, Fisher Phillips 39 Georgia Auto Outlook Second Quarter 2024 GADA Staff General Administration Lea Kirschner, President Bill Morie, President Emeritus Ben Jordan, General Counsel/Governmental Relations Hau Le, Controller Surangi Moonesinghe, Assistant Controller Maria Yolova, Accounting/Membership Esther Castros, Accounting — Receivables/Payables GADA Workers Compensation Group Self Insurance Fund Lisa Pritchett, 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 Felix Jackson, 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 www.gada.com 3 THE GENERATOR
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