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Ron Claudon Named 2018 ‘Dealer of the Year’
Posted on June 7, 2018 in Awards, Press Releases
Ron E. Claudon, Valley Buick GMC, Auburn, received the “Robert P. Mallon Dealer of the Year” award at the Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA) annual convention. Selected by a committee of his peers, the Association’s most prestigious award recognizes Ron’s contributions to the auto industry, quality dealership operations and outstanding community service. At age 14, Ron started working in the dealership founded by his father, Ron C. Claudon, mopping floors and washing cars. A proud graduate of Auburn High School and Washington State University, Ron worked in construction and banking before returning to the dealership in 1983, becoming partner […]
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Bruce Titus 2018-2019 WSADA President
Posted on June 7, 2018 in Press Releases
Bruce Titus, Bruce Titus Automotive Group, Tacoma, was named 2018/2019 President of the Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA) at the organization’s annual convention last month. Born in Tacoma, Bruce attended St. Patrick School and Bellarmine Preparatory School before earning his BA in Finance at Washington State University (WSU). Bruce met the love of his life, Linda Mares, at WSU. They will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary in July. Bruce and Linda have four children: Courtney (Nick Barr), Michael (Erika), Kelly, Matt, and one grandson, Collin Barr. Bruce followed in his grandfather’s footsteps and started working in the family auto […]
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Your New Car & Truck Dealers Help You With Safety Recalls
Posted on March 26, 2018 in Media Campaigns
Click the play button to hear an important message from your local franchised new car and truck dealers and how they can help you stay safe on the road:
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Attorney General Flood Damage PSA
Posted on November 28, 2017 in Media Campaigns
Video PSA: Radio PSA:
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WSADA Announces 2017 Scholarship Winners
Posted on July 10, 2017 in Press Releases
Five Washington Students Receive Auto Dealer Scholarships The Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA) awarded a total of $12,500 scholarships to five Washington students in the 2017 “New Car and Truck Dealers American Dream” scholarship program. Applicants were asked to write an essay detailing what the American Dream means to them and how they plan to fulfill their own dream. “The judges were impressed with not only the recipients’ thoughtful and inspiring essays, but also their outstanding academic and community accomplishments,” said WSADA Executive Vice President Vicki Giles Fabré. “Each one is a highly capable, self-motivated, and a promising young […]
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Alan Gamblin 2017-2018 WSADA President
Posted on June 7, 2017 in Press Releases
Alan Gamblin Named President of Dealer Association June 7, 2017 – Alan Gamblin, Art Gamblin Motors, Enumclaw, was named 2017/2018 President of the Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA) at the organization’s annual convention last month. Born in Sandpoint, Idaho, Alan moved to Enumclaw when he was 13 years old after his father bought the local Chevrolet dealership. Alan immediately started working in the family business sweeping up the shop, graduating to washing cars and then, at just 15 years of age, he sold his first car. After studying business at Brigham Young University and a two-year mission to Chile […]
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Marlene “Marti” Hollenback Named 2017 Dealer of the Year
Posted on May 28, 2017 in Press Releases
Marlene “Marti” Hollenback Named 2017 Dealer of the Year. Thursday, May 18, 2017 – The late Marlene “Marti” Hollenback (posthumously) received the “Robert P. Mallon Dealer of the Year” award at the Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA) annual convention. Selected by a committee of her peers, the award recognizes Marti’s contributions to the auto industry, quality dealership operations, and outstanding community service. The selection was made several months before Marti’s untimely death on April 15, 2017, but, in accordance with Association tradition, was kept secret until the annual convention. A lifetime member of the Spokane community, Marti was born […]
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Posted on November 28, 2016 in Media Campaigns
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WSADA Announces 2016 Scholarship Winners
Posted on November 2, 2016 in Press Releases
Five Washington Students Receive Auto Dealer Scholarships The Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA) awarded a total of $11,000 scholarships to five Washington students in the 2016 “New Car and Truck Dealers American Dream” scholarship program. Applicants were asked to write an essay detailing what the American Dream means to them and how they plan to fulfill their own dream. “The judges were impressed with not only the recipients’ thoughtful and inspiring essays, but also their outstanding academic and community accomplishments,” said WSADA Executive Vice President Vicki Giles Fabré. “Each one is a highly capable, self-motivated, and promising young person […]
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Tom Lane Nominated for 2017 TIME Dealer of the Year Award
Posted on October 25, 2016 in Awards, Press Releases
TIME AND ALLY FINANCIAL HONOR EVERETT DEALER Tom Lane Wins National Recognition for Community Service and Industry Accomplishments at NADA Convention (New York, NY, October 24, 2016) – The nomination of Tom Lane, owner and dealer principal at Dwayne Lane’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Everett, Washington, for the 2017 TIME Dealer of the Year award was announced today by TIME. Tom is one of a select group of 49 dealer nominees from across the country who will be honored at the 100th annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Exposition in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 27, 2017. […]
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Gary Gilchrist – 2016 Robert P. Mallon Dealer of the Year
Posted on June 15, 2016 in Press Releases
Gary Gilchrist named 2016 ‘Dealer of the Year’.
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Way Scarff 2016-2017 WSADA President
Posted on June 2, 2016 in Press Releases
Way Scarff named president of dealer association.
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WSADA Partnership with Ethos Group
Posted on May 15, 2016 in Press Releases
WSADA partners with Ethos Group.
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Awards
Posted on May 1, 2016 in Awards
Washington State TIME Dealer of the Year. Robert P. Mallon Dealer of the Year.
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2016 Auto Dealers’ Scholarship Announced
Posted on January 15, 2016 in Press Releases
Auto dealers’ scholarships announced for 2016.
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2015 WSADA’s “New Car and Truck Dealers’ American Dream” Scholarship Announced
Posted on December 15, 2015 in Press Releases
Four Washington students receive auto dealers’ scholarship.
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Sara Carter Nominated for 2016 TIME Dealer of the Year Award
Posted on November 17, 2015 in Press Releases
TIME and Ally Financial honor Shoreline dealer.
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Motor Trend to Produce Seattle International Auto Show
Posted on November 1, 2015 in Press Releases
Motor Trend to produce Seattle International Auto Show.
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WSADA Forges Relationship with Shoreline Community College
Posted on October 15, 2015 in Press Releases
The network of new car dealers connected with Shoreline Community College just got bigger. To read the article click here.
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WSADA PSADA Merger
Posted on September 1, 2015 in Press Releases
The Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA) and the Puget Sound Automobile Dealers Association (PSADA) have agreed to merge their operations effective Tuesday, February 17. To read the article click here.
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Safe Driving
Posted on August 30, 2015 in Media Campaigns
Distracted Driving Keep Right Teen Speeding
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Now is the Time to Buy
Posted on August 28, 2015 in Media Campaigns
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Green Driving Tips
Posted on August 26, 2015 in Media Campaigns
GREEN DRIVING TIPS Washington new car and truck dealers share the goal of a more “green” world. Smart – and safe – driving can improve fuel economy by up to 33%. Here’s a tip to save money at the pump and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Click here for a list of green driving tips! Air Conditioning Acceleration Speed
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Building Strong Communities
Posted on August 24, 2015 in Media Campaigns
BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES When you purchase and service a vehicle at your local Washington new car and truck dealership you strengthen your community. From jobs to charitable contributions, new car and truck dealers and their employees help your community prosper. Click here to learn more about our previous scholarship recipients. Community Jobs Community Scholarships Community Services
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Rock Peterson 2015-2016 WSADA President
Posted on June 11, 2015 in Press Releases
Rock Peterson, Brien Ford, Everett, was named 2015/2016 President of the Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA) at the organization’s annual convention last month. To read the article click here.
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