Our 2025 KADA Family Convention in Mackinac Island, Michigan, was an incredible opportunity to refresh, renew and refocus with our members. While Mackinac Island has been known for centuries as an ideal vacation spot, the national landmark is largely known for having no cars, making it an escape to a simpler time for all who visit. This beautiful and unique location was so much fun for our dealers, allied members, preferred partners and guests. 

The convention featured Kevin Tynan of the Presidio Group, who gave us important insights into where our industry is headed and Ivette Rivera of NADA, who delivered a valuable presentation on the latest from Washington, where it seems there are always initiatives in motion. 

We discussed all the latest in electronic registration and titling with Champ Titles, Vitu and Tyler Technologies. Headline Sponsor, ComplyAuto’s Sherryl Nens, shared the dos and don’ts of advertisements in light of the new automotive tariffs in place.

We appreciate the South Dakota Automobile Dealers Association and the West Virginia Automobile Dealers Association lending us their executives — Christine Vinatieri-Erickson and Jared Wyrick — for an engaging panel discussion with our own Jason Wilson. 

Our Garden Party was set in the Grand Hotel’s legendary Tea Garden, allowing our attendees a prime opportunity to enjoy the Mackinac Island sunset. The event featured fun craft activities for the kids while the adults enjoyed a cocktail reception before dinner. The Garden Party was great, and the company was even better. 

We closed out the convention with a Fabulous 1950s party and — as usual — our members rose to the challenge, with costumes that were ready to shake, rattle and roll! Thanks to all who attended. We can’t wait to see you for the 2026 KADA Family Convention.