OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE KENTUCKY AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION

Pub. 2 2022 Directory

Key Legislative Contacts

Support your business by contributing to our Kadet Fund U.S. Senate Kentucky https://www.senate.gov/states/KY/intro.htm Legislatures Kentucky Senate https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislators/Pages/default.aspx U.S. Congress Kentucky https://tinyurl.com/2p87s3jk Legislative Research Commission Main Phone 502-564-8100 Legislatures Message Line 1-800-372-7181 Bill Status Line 1-866-840-2835

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KADA Preferred Partner Programs

Kentucky Automobile Dealers Association (KADA) is pleased to recommend a broad range of products and services aimed at controlling expenses in every facet of the dealership. The following products and/or services are recommended by the association’s Board of Directors and endorsed through the association. These vendors are reviewed periodically to ensure the quality of products and services meet the needs of our dealers and can provide special pricing through group buying.

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KADA Important Dates to Remember

KADA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS May 23-25Executive Committee Retreat June 23Summer Board of Directors Meeting September 12Kada Annual Golf Tournament October 11District Meeting – Lexington Country Club – Lexington October 12District Meeting – Hurstbourne Country Club – Louisville October 18District Meeting – Lake Barkley State Resort Park – Cadiz* October 19District Meeting

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Jack Kain, Sr. 2022 Time Dealer of the Year

Jack Kain Sr. is the founder of Jack Kain Ford in Versaille, Kentucky. He was nominated by Jason Wilson, president of the Kentucky Automobile Dealers Association, for the 2022 TIME Dealer of the Year Award. Recipients are successful auto dealers who demonstrate a long-standing commitment to community service. The award is now in its 53rd year and is one of the automobile industry’s most prestigious and highly coveted honors. Ally has been an exclusive sponsor for 11 years.

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A Message from Your 2022 NADA President and CEO Michael Stanton

The National Automobile Dealers Association and its dealers reached major milestones in what has been one of the most complex times in our industry’s history. Franchised dealers around the nation remain resilient despite a global pandemic, volatile market conditions, the evolution of EV technology, and an onslaught of challenges coming out of the nation’s capital.

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A Message from Your 2022 KADA President Jason Wilson

Dear KADA Members,
What a year of changes we have seen both in our personal and professional lives. Despite the challenges faced by COVID-19, the automotive industry has continued to grow and sales have stayed on the rise. From an association perspective, we have grown almost 20% in dealer membership and close to 40% in allied partners.

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A Message from Your 2022 KADA Chairwoman Nancy Sparks

Dear KADA Members,
What an amazing year 2021 was for the automotive industry. I trust it was an eventful year for each and every one of you in your own way. With us well on our way into 2022, there is much to do. I am proud to be part of the KADA Executive Board as your Chairwoman in this exciting year. I believe in the spirit of teamwork; as dealer principal of 11 franchises with over 400 employees, I know the value of a good team.

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