NATDA Magazine Sep/Oct 2020 | Page 11

Andy Ackerman
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Amy Ackerman
Jesse Battle
Andria Gibbon , CEM
Karen Anderson
President
Vice President
Executive Director
Dir . of Operations & Events
Director of Sales
After seeing a lack of financial strength , professional credibility and recognition in the trailer industry , we started the North American Trailer Dealers Association in 2007 . Since then , the North American Trailer Dealers Association has grown from a small organization to one that is able to provide dealers with the very best products and services , along with education and training .
Co-Founder of the North American Trailer Dealers Association , Amy ’ s forward-thinking , dealer-minded approach led to the creation and development of the first NATDA Magazine publication . Amy now coordinates day-today operations and logistics to better enhance the overall dealer experience and continues to create a positive environment for the NATDA team .
Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the association and organizing complex tasks the NATDA Trade Show entails , Jesse builds strong relationships with industry experts and guides the association in its continuously strengthening direction . Jesse ’ s approach towards team building and developing better association-member relationships has taken NATDA to the next level .
Andria works directly with the Executive Director to develop new and innovative programs for the trailer industry while also maintaining a leadership role in the execution of the annual NATDA Trailer Show and operations within NATDA . In addition , Andria also works to make sure association and Trailer Show sponsors get the most of their sponsorships .
Through relationships with industry manufacturers and vendors , Karen utilizes her knowledge of the trailer industry to create a strong platform for the association . She is responsible for bringing forth new products , trailers and services to dealers at our annual Trailer Show and manages advertising for the NATDA Magazine .
Corey Langley
Melanie Bierweiler
Jonathan Spiller
Pam DiCara
Dir . of Marketing
Sn . Membership Manager
Nat ’ l Account Manager
Finance Manager
Working in collaboration with the Executive Director and Director of Operations & Events , Corey works to identify and develop new marketing initiatives , directs marketing efforts including working with companies to ensure they get the most brand recognition in front of dealers in the trailer industry .
Melanie builds relationships with all NATDA ’ s members , utilizing in-depth knowledge of NATDA ’ s benefits to connect members with programs , services and partners to accommodate their business needs . Melanie also helps facilitate the NATDA Trailer Show ’ s progress throughout the year , managing registration and housing .
Jonathan works with NATDA ’ s Director of Sales to manage ad execution for the NATDA Magazine and Trailer Buyer ’ s Guide , research new products for the NATDA Trailer Show , communicate with current and potential exhibitors , develops and maintains relationships to further the show ’ s offerings for trailer dealers .
Pam oversees the accounting for the association , including working with advertisers on magazine payments , exhibitors on Trailer Show payments and members on their membership dues .
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