Pub. 1 2019 Issue 4

NHADA’s 2019 Chairman: Shawn Hanlon I ’m honored to take the reins of the NHADA this year and I want to thank past Chairman Miles Cook for handing over an organization that is in strong shape. My goals and objectives are the same as any other chairman: to help keep NHADA successful. NHADA is a big family and provides a greater voice to all businesses – independents and franchised. Together we have a massive impact on NH’s economy and workforce. I’ve been running an independent dealership, AutoNorth Pre-owned Superstore in Gorham for 10 years and now am the proud owner of Plymouth Ford in Plymouth. Prior to those businesses, I was the GM for Berlin City Dealerships for 14 years. I look forward to working hard to be the voice of all members. I’m looking forward to continuing the tradition of having effective and inclusive leaders of this association. The key to leading this group to is work together and not lead alone. At the top of my agenda are working with the invest- ment committee to finalize and implement their recom- mendations. We’ve had a successful year thus far with the passage of the favorable body shop legislation, but we’ll need to ensure the law gets signed by Governor Sununu and is then properly implemented so that neither the insur- ance companies nor the shops abuse their privileges. Continuing our work force development efforts are critical as well as the related fundraising. The Education founda- tion, led by Chairman Mark Tulley, is continuing its full court press to fill the pipeline from the high schools into the community colleges. Your support of the Big Raffle, 20 for 20 and the golf outing are critical to the financial well-be- ing of the foundation and the scholarships we are offering. In January, we’ll be meeting to lay out the strategic plan for the next three years. Part of that discussion will involve the analysis of what opportunities and threats are facing the Association. Finally, I want to thank all the board members who serve on this NHADA board and the other boards that are part of NHADA. Running this organization is a team effort and I couldn’t do it without the many other voices in the room. Silver Partner Wipfli’s Dealership practice is deeply rooted in serving closely held, multi-and single-point dealerships, as well as heavy truck, equipment, RV and motorsports dealers. With decades of experience helping the unique needs of dealerships, we help them improve profitability, minimize risk exposure and maximize efficiency in today's competitive market. The Dealership team provides services to over 250 rooftops nationwide. In addition to the traditional accounting, tax and advi- sory services, Wipfli also provides benchmarking, cost segregation studies, cybersecurity reviews, valuations, succession planning, profit improvement plans, and mergers & acquisitions assistance. For more information, contact Mark Ayers 207-523-3327, mark.ayers@wipfli.com or Cory Vargo- 207-523-3392, cory.vargo@wipfli.com . Mark Ayers CoryVargo Wipfli CPAs and Consultants Bronze Partner Auto Use Floorplan and retail financing Auto Use offers Floorplan Financing on a national basis and Full Spectrum Lending in selective states. For more information on either product they invite you to call their dealer development team @ (800) 737-9780 or visit their web site www.autouse.com . 45 Haverhill Street, Andover, MA 01810 SHAWN HANLON NHADA CHAIRMAN D R I V E 6