Leadership
Board of Directors
2026 KADA Board of Directors
KADA's volunteer board is composed of franchised new-car dealers representing six districts across Kentucky, plus at-large directors and officers.
Ed Hyde
Chair
Legacy Automotive Network
London
Bob Hook III
Chair Elect
Bob Hook Chevrolet
Louisville
Fred Tolsdorf
Vice Chair
Champion Chevrolet Buick GMC
La Grange
Travis Flaherty
Treasurer
Flaherty Chevrolet
Brandenburg
Committees
KADA board members serve on standing committees that guide the association's governance, finances, legislative strategy, and district engagement.
District 1
Western Kentucky district
District 2
South-central Kentucky district
District 3
Louisville metro district
District 4
Northern Kentucky district
District 5
Eastern Kentucky district
District 6
Central/Bluegrass district
Executive Committee
Core governance committee
Finance/Budget Committee
Financial oversight committee
Insurance Committee
Insurance oversight committee
Legislative/KADET Committee
Legislative affairs and KADET PAC oversight
Past Presidents & Chairs
KADA honors the dealers who have led the association throughout its history. A complete list of Past Presidents and Chairs is available upon request.