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Welcome to KADA!
The Kentucky Automobile Dealers Association (KADA) is a trade association representing Kentucky’s new and used car dealers. Formed in 1938, KADA is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to Kentucky’s dealers. KADA is here to protect the interests of dealerships throughout the state and with the Kentucky General Assembly and state regulatory agencies. |
Membership
Become a member by using our online Membership Application. Become a member of KADA today!
Meet the 2021 KADA Chairwoman
Kimberlee Huffman
President, Managing Partner Neil Huffman Automotive Group
Kimberlee (Kim) Huffman is a second generation dealer and the president and managing partner of Neil Huffman Automotive Group. She co-leads the bi-state company in Kentucky and Indiana with ten franchises including Acura, Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Honda (two stores), Mazda, Nissan, Subaru and Volkswagen.
Ms. Huffman is the first female chairwoman of Kentucky Auto Dealer Association (KADA). Within KADA, she has served as Board of Director as well as all previous progressive positions of the executive board. Ms. Huffman was also appointed every progressive positions of the executive board of Greater Louisville Auto Dealer Association (GLADA) – becoming its first female president in 2017. She led the Louisville Auto Show programming in 2017. Both Associations require heavy lobbying and political affairs efforts with the purpose of supporting and implementing legislations for our dealers – Ms. Huffman also led those efforts.
Outside of the automotive industry, Ms. Huffman is heavily involved with American Red Cross Tiffany Circle of Red, American Heart Association Go Red, and Women4Women’s Champions. Each program focuses on the passion, the motivation and inspiration to drive and influence change in the community regarding heart health of women in their community and across the country. She was highlighted in Louisville First magazine as a top female leaders in the city and was a finalist for the National Association of Women Business Owner (NAWBO) EPIC award.
Ms. Huffman has also sat on the Board of Trustees for Walden School in Louisville, KY to strengthen its financial security and ensure best-in-class education for her community. She also volunteers through her church to give back to her community’s children. Ms. Huffman is a strong advocate for education, resourcing access and personal sponsorship.
Ms. Huffman is a graduate of both The University of Kentucky and National Auto Dealer Association (NADA) Dealer Academy.
Kimberlee Huffman
President, Managing Partner Neil Huffman Automotive Group
Kimberlee (Kim) Huffman is a second generation dealer and the president and managing partner of Neil Huffman Automotive Group. She co-leads the bi-state company in Kentucky and Indiana with ten franchises including Acura, Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Honda (two stores), Mazda, Nissan, Subaru and Volkswagen.
Ms. Huffman is the first female chairwoman of Kentucky Auto Dealer Association (KADA). Within KADA, she has served as Board of Director as well as all previous progressive positions of the executive board. Ms. Huffman was also appointed every progressive positions of the executive board of Greater Louisville Auto Dealer Association (GLADA) – becoming its first female president in 2017. She led the Louisville Auto Show programming in 2017. Both Associations require heavy lobbying and political affairs efforts with the purpose of supporting and implementing legislations for our dealers – Ms. Huffman also led those efforts.
Outside of the automotive industry, Ms. Huffman is heavily involved with American Red Cross Tiffany Circle of Red, American Heart Association Go Red, and Women4Women’s Champions. Each program focuses on the passion, the motivation and inspiration to drive and influence change in the community regarding heart health of women in their community and across the country. She was highlighted in Louisville First magazine as a top female leaders in the city and was a finalist for the National Association of Women Business Owner (NAWBO) EPIC award.
Ms. Huffman has also sat on the Board of Trustees for Walden School in Louisville, KY to strengthen its financial security and ensure best-in-class education for her community. She also volunteers through her church to give back to her community’s children. Ms. Huffman is a strong advocate for education, resourcing access and personal sponsorship.
Ms. Huffman is a graduate of both The University of Kentucky and National Auto Dealer Association (NADA) Dealer Academy.
Meet the New KADA President
Jason Wilson
President, KADA
Jason has spent most of his career in the retail automotive industry, most recently serving as General Manager of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association. By assets, VADA is the No. 1 retail automotive industry trade association in the nation and regarded among the top dealer member groups, establishing itself over the last three decades as a powerhouse lobbying force that leads the way in setting state regulatory precedents under President and CEO Don Hall.
Jason has helped VADA grow to become the Commonwealth of Virginia’s most formidable business advocacy and government affairs group, nationally recognized for its expertise and thought leadership. As General Manager, Jason provided strategic growth and improved performance and profitability, including in VADA’s for-profit insurance division.
One of the most interesting aspects of Jason’s story, though, is sure to be a conversation starter with members. As a young Marine, Jason was tapped to serve as part of an elite unit known as Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), charged with the security of President George H.W. Bush. “I was 19 at that time and learned over three years the true meaning of responsibility, attention to detail, and to be confident in interacting with anyone,” Jason says. “I suppose having engaged in conversations with the President at such a young age, I never find myself intimidated in addressing the issues of our day and on behalf of our dealers with honesty and integrity in every conversation.”
After honorably discharging from the Marine Corps, Jason spent his career in the retail automotive industry. It began in the trenches of local auto dealerships of various sizes, learning the trade before his most recent role at VADA.
There, part of Jason’s focus has been to build up VADA’s Partner Programs, akin to KADA’s Endorsed Services Programs. At VADA, these services bring in over $1 million annually to the Association in non-dues revenue. Jason will continue to forge and nurture these important relationships for KADA members. Like KADA, VADA has kept its dealers informed regularly of COVID-19 news that impacts dealers.
We are excited to have Jason in Kentucky. Feel free to reach out to Jason at jason@kyada.com if you need his assistance.
KADA Schedule of Events
Brought to you by KADA and Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC.
When: Thursday, April 21, 10:00 a.m. to noon (EST.)
Where: Videoconference call
Presenters: Representative from Stoll Keenon Ogden, PLLC
Who should attend: Dealer Principals, General Managers, CFOs, Office Managers, F&I Managers, Sales Managers and Service Managers
Price: $150 per dealership plus $10 for each additional person
Payments: You may register online by clinking the link below, or you may download the form and submit with a credit card or check.
What you will hear about:
For questions regarding the Legal workshop, contact Leslie Wilson, CMP at lwilson@kyada.com
When: Thursday, April 21, 10:00 a.m. to noon (EST.)
Where: Videoconference call
Presenters: Representative from Stoll Keenon Ogden, PLLC
Who should attend: Dealer Principals, General Managers, CFOs, Office Managers, F&I Managers, Sales Managers and Service Managers
Price: $150 per dealership plus $10 for each additional person
Payments: You may register online by clinking the link below, or you may download the form and submit with a credit card or check.
What you will hear about:
- What to expect/fear out of Washington
- Auto Consumerism – A Resuscitated Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Finance Protection Bureau
- Use of Sales Arbitration/Employment Arbitration Clauses
- Power Booking and Orange Jumpsuits
- Sales Pay Plans – Arbitration – Magic Language – Non-compete
- Does Commission Mean Commission?
- Manufacturers and Distributors – Attempting to Drive Wedges – Data Sharing Agreements
- Third-Party Vendor/Lender Contracts
For questions regarding the Legal workshop, contact Leslie Wilson, CMP at lwilson@kyada.com
KADA 2021 Annual Convention
KADA Endorsed Service Partners
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