Rick Maroney
From the President
Greetings Dealers! March sales are in full swing. We have been busy at the lot and at HIADA headquarters as well, launching out first lane at ADESA Auto Auction. 36.6% of the vehicles registered in our lane sold and we anticipate larger participation and even more impressive results at the March 14 Big H sale. This endeavor helps raise funds for our organization to provide educational programs for our members. Please register early.
The February meeting held at Harold’s in the Heights was our first Service Contractors panel. Our five panelists provided an abundance of information beneficial to our dealers. Attendance exceeded our expectations! Harold’s ran short on meals and whipped up a few extra on the fly. That is why we need you to RSVP ahead of time! Too many members getting together to enjoy a delicious meal, learn, and socialize with peers is a problem we are very happy to have!
Please join us for the March 14th, 7:30 p.m. meeting at Harold’s in the Heights. Speaker Ken Shilson, President of Subprime Analytics will be discussing the financial health and outlook for the Independent Dealers in 2017. Good eats, a cash bar and interesting conversation will be available. RSVP by purchasing your tickets TODAY!
HIADA is partnering with TIADA on March 27th for a BHPH Compliance Workshop with Michael Dunagan. The workshop will be held at Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel from 9am-4pm. HIADA members will get the same discounted price as TIADA members.
HIADA would like to welcome two new dealers who joined our association, David Shard with Best Way Auto Sales #2 and Adel Khechana with PPLcars.com. Congratulations to both of you!
To all the officers and staff, I want to thank you for your efforts and support in helping our association grow and bring the kind of education classes that enhance our dealers to succeed and stay compliant.