Pub 2 2021 Issue 1

Issue 1 2021 19 WVADA What are some professional moments that make you the proudest? Several years ago, we had a hail storm at our dealership with about $3,000,000 worth of damage. Our team came together and made lemonade out of lemons by selling 83 vehicles in one day! What does the TIME Dealer of the Year nominee mean for you? It is an honor, especially since there are so many deserving people in our industry. It is nice to be recognized by my peers in such a light. If you could describe the best day in this business, what would it look like? Employees are happy, customers are happy, we are selling a bunch of vehicles and getting everyone fixed fast and efficiently! Was there an “aha” moment in your career that defined you? My career is kind of like an overnight success that took 25 years. The scars and failures define us more than our successes, and that is definitely true of me. Describe your all-time favorite vehicle (it can be one you’ve owned or something on your wish list). What are you currently driving? My all-time favorite is a 1966 Ford Mustang convertible, but I drive a Ford Escape most of the time. What is your favorite way to spend your free time? Do you have any unusual hobbies? I like to play guitar and fish. I love watching sports and spending time with family. Tell us about your family. I have been blessed with the two most amazing parents that one could ask for, as well as two older and wiser sisters. I have two children, Jarrett and Bailey; Jarrett is a junior at Virginia Tech, and Bailey is a freshman at Point Park University in Pittsburgh. I am biased, obviously, but they are phenomenal children with amazing hearts, a great code of values, and a giving nature that was molded into them when they were younger by their incredible mother. t Get your MOTOR RUNNING and your dealership too WEST VIRGINIA | OHIO | PENNSYLVANIA 800.452.3003 | actcpas.com Help in leading your dealership down the secure financial highway The Arnett Carbis Toothman team is ready to deliver class-leading services to auto dealerships throughout the region. As the 103rd top CPA firm in the United States, our professionals are authorities on the constant changes facing dealerships of all sizes. • Serving new and used dealer operations • Single and multi-facility operations • Experienced with franchise regulations • Equipped to assist in financial strategies