Pub. 3 2022 Issue 1

There was a world before 2020 – a pre-pandemic world – where life at various dealerships was different than it is today, in 2022. Back in 2019, CFADA had a brief discussion with board member Randy Parks, and he was happy to share with us his insight on the industry, his dealership and being a […]

This article was originally published in 2019-2020 Issue 2. Speaking to the Chairman of the Auto Show was a bit different than with the various dealers, but we learned some interesting things about George, the auto shows and his perspective on the auto industry. Describe your education background. What did you study? I have a

This article was originally published in 2019-2020 Issue 1. When we spoke to Bobby Kisselback of Kisselback Ford in 2019, he was then the chair of CFADA. Below are some interesting points we featured about Bobby, pre-pandemic. We asked Bobby how he became a car dealer, and if he always aspired to be part of

Mike Smith – Orlando Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Before the COVID-19 pandemic caused the disruptions and shutdowns in early 2020, CFADA spoke with Past Chair, Mike Smith of Orlando Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram. And prior to masks, sanitizing protocols and social distancing, we were able to chat face-to-face with this dealer who literally grew up

CFADA was founded in 1929, around the beginning of the Great Depression. The association has worked to protect and strengthen dealer members ever since, and its leaders have been especially mindful of helping develop leadership skills in association members. That might be the reason why CFADA is so successful. It has become Central Florida’s largest

Our officers and directors play a critical role in our success. The board consists of a diverse group of highly trained professionals. Each person on our leadership team brings many years of experience in the U.S. and worldwide. Their dedication ensures that Central Florida’s new and veteran automotive professionals have access to the region’s most

In this issue, we are including some of the highlights of our industry. You will see a compilation of the previously published stories of the men and women who make our industry great. They have weathered the highs and lows in our industry and continue to succeed despite all the changes. As we continue to