After posting record-breaking numbers both in terms of overall association membership and attendance for the NATDA Trailer Show , the NATDA has announced that Andria Gibbon , CEM has been promoted to Executive Director .
Under Gibbon ’ s leadership in 2021 , dealer attendance for the annual NATDA Trailer Show saw a 2 % increase over its previous 2017 record . From exhibitors and attendees alike , this year ’ s edition of the show , returning after a 2-year hiatus , was deemed a large success . In fact , Gibbon was awarded a TSNN Award for the show ’ s glowing praise .
“ After 2020 ’ s pandemic , it was paramount that our association do everything right in 2021 ,” said NATDA President Andy Ackerman . “ Andria proved very quickly that she is the right person to take both our show and association to new heights moving forward .”
Meanwhile , overall membership of the association saw an increase across the board thanks in large part to Gibbon ’ s membership programs . In total , NATDA ’ s dealer membership has grown 19 %, its manufacturer membership 15 %, and other industry-related companies 20 %.
NATDA Vice President Amy Ackerman said , “ Andria ’ s history of association work proved successful right away , as she developed solid plans and efforts to make our association a key cog in trailer dealers ’ eyes . We couldn ’ t be more excited to see her efforts continue .”
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