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INSIDE 08...........................................Tips for a Subprime Slam Dunk 10................................................. NIADA Government Report 12..............................................................CIADA Hall of Fame 14....................................................................... Quality Dealer 16......................................................................Gala Highlights 18......................................................................Special Thanks
WHAT’S NEW
Tire Safety Week Dates Announced
The dates for National Tire Safety Week 2017 are May 28-June 3. An initiative of the Rubber Manufacturers Association, the event promotes tire safety among consumers. Auto dealers join the tire and auto industry to encourage drivers to “be tire smart.” For more information, or to request print materials, visit www.betiresmart.org.
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COLORADO INDEPENDENT AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION Pre-Licensing Certification
Colorado state statute requires anyone applying for a used motor vehicle dealer’s license or a used powersports dealer’s license be certified through a pre-licensing course. This seminar is also offered to salespeople to be able to pass the New Mastery Examination Test. Class is held at least once a week. Check our website for dates.
Basic Title Training Class Join us to get updated information to learn the CORRECT way to fill out your paperwork at time of sale and other topics including title compliance, do’s and don’ts for titles and more. This class is held once a month for half a day. Call CIADA for information on these classes, or to get your forms and/or Dealer/Salespersons Bonds.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS
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President
Tim Gaylord Gaylord Leasing Company Inc. 303-667-6188
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Mark Weida Street Smart Auto Brokers 719-434-8443
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Teshome Tesfaye Norfolk Motors 720-298-1796
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Mike Whistance Country Truck and Auto 303-857-1281
Dan Berkenkotter Berkenkotter Motors 303-809-1618
Dean Gunter Mile High Car Company 719-570-7800
John Lindberg Auto Warehouse 970-490-2886
Jim Bode J. Bode Used Cars 303-366-1535
Christopher Hanley • chris@niada.com PRINTING
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Lakewood, Colorado Education & Training Center 950 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 101 Lakewood, CO 80214
Past President / Directors Jim Bahne Bahne, Inc 720-934-9806
Mike Bonicelli Nevada Auto Sales 719-635-2533 Dave Cardella Mountain States Auto Group 303-887-8977 Peppe DeMarco Highline Motors 970-206-9963
Lucas Jozefkowicz Denver Autos 303-573-1333
Roger Kirlin Roger Kirlin Auto Sales 303-526-7805
Mike Widhalm Reds Auto and Truck 303-726-5520
Joe McCloskey McCloskey Motors 719-594-9400
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Stan Martin Stan’s Auto Sales 303-650-1011
Dean Strawn AutoTrek 303-934-5600
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ASSOCIATION NEWS BY DAVID CARDELLA
ANOTHER YEAR BEGINS From the Past President Director As another year begins we seem faced with the same unanswered questions. For example, will our taxes go up or will we suddenly have more capital to spend on our businesses? Will we have new regulations or will we get relief from the burden of the ones that have already been imposed on our industry? We, your association, continue to stay involved on the hot button issues and will be proposing three bills at the Capitol. We will be addressing Sunday closings, unlicensed dealers selling vehicles through social media and total loss collision vehicles. On the national issues, your NIADA is focused on continuing to build strong relationships in Washington, D.C., as they fight to rein in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and lobby to continue to sell vehicles with open recalls. None of this work can be done without a strong association, so please don’t discount how important your dues are in providing the resources to continue the work of protecting our livelihoods. I sometimes hear fellow dealers comment how much they appreciate the good work we do for them, knowing we will protect them whether they are a member or not. The benefits you receive with the V.I.P. card, discounted form prices and getting your legal questions answered more than pay for your membership. Help us grow your association this year by getting one of your fellow dealers who isn’t a member to join. Together we will accomplish our goal of making this our best year ever. Stay focused and continue to provide quality transportation for your customers.
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PRODUCTS & SERVICES BY USED CAR NEWS
DEALERSOCKET ADDS CREDIT/COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS Direct Access to Credit Reports Credit Bureau Connection, a provider of credit report and compliance solutions, announced it is now integrated with DealerSocket’s core product offerings. The integration consists of incorporating CBC’s credit report and compliance management system into the DealerSocket family of products, including CRM, iDMS, and DealerFire. This seamless integration allows DealerSocket customers direct access to hard pull and soft pull credit reports from all three creditreporting agencies, along with a comprehensive “all inclusive” suite of compliance management tools, all without leaving the DealerSocket software interface. CBC President and CEO Mike Green is excited about the partnership. “This will provide DealerSocket customers with the automotive industry’s most advanced credit report and compliance solution,” he said. “This integration goes beyond just providing credit reports, but delivers the industry’s only complete compliance management system into DealerSocket’s multiple software platforms.” DealerSocket CEO and co-founder Jonathan Ord said, “This secure integration with CBC will provide an easier work-flow for the end user and will result in significant time savings that will benefit both the dealer and their customer.”
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TIPS FOR A SUBPRIME SLAM DUNK Ensure Your Subprime Business Doesn’t Fluctuate
As the pendulum swings with subprime lending, it becomes increasingly difficult for dealers to give their subprime customers the best deal possible. But regardless of which way the subprime breezes are blowing, there are certain steps used car dealers can take to ensure their own subprime business doesn’t fluctuate with the annual ebbs and flows of the subprime market. The Right Inventory It starts with selection of inventory and moves on to the inventory you present to each individual customer. Head to auction with the subprime customer in mind. Do some research with your lenders beforehand to see which vehicles they’ve had subprime success with and target a few of those each time you’re acquiring inventory. Once they’re on your lot, present them to customers who pre-screen with subprime credit. Once you engage with the customer, try something along these lines: “Thanks for reaching out, Mr. Smith. I have three great vehicles here that match what you’re looking for and they’re vehicles I know we can get financed for you.”
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The Right Lenders Part of being able to select, present and finance the right vehicle for a subprime customer is having strong lender partnerships. Seek out lenders who know the subprime space well and operate in it frequently. Many can be local providers, so finding lenders who know your area well will help, too. Lenders that meet these criteria will be more consistent with their decisions and help you get more subprime deals approved on a regular basis. The Right Protection A common struggle on a subprime deal can be adding a vehicle service contract on the back end with a limited subprime advance. This is an obstacle you can certainly overcome – especially if you’ve worked on the first two points we’ve discussed. It’s a simpler solution than you might think, too. Just ask. And you might have to ask more than once, but good subprime lenders will understand the value of a service contract on a vehicle. Remind them of that if you need to. A service contract will keep a car on the road, protect a customer’s monthly budget and, in turn, lower the likelihood of a default. As you look at ways to breathe some life into your subprime business, remember three keys to successful subprime sales: the right inventory, the right lenders and the right protection.
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INDUSTRY WATCH
BY NATIONAL AUTO AUCTION ASSOCIATION
2017 EXPECTED TO BE RECORD YEAR
NAAA Economic Report
AUTO AUCTIONS The strength in new light vehicle sales during the 2010 to 2016 period created a large number of off-lease, off-rental, and off-fleet vehicles that have, and will, come back to the market in the form of commercial consignment to auctions. Dealer consignment growth, which is closely timed with new sales and the related trade-ins, declined slightly last year and is expected to drop by a bit more this year. We had expected auction volume to come in at 9.7 million in 2016, but it appears to have been a bit stronger at 9.8 million. This year, we forecast continued growth in auction unit volume, but at a slower pace than in recent years as declines in dealer consignment will to some extent offset strong gains in commercial consignment. In total, 2017 unit auction volume is anticipated to be 10.1 million, a 3 percent increase and a new record. LIGHT VEHICLES Although the overall recovery/expansion has been significantly below average, light
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vehicle sales have experienced a normal recovery and expansion. After bottoming out at 10.4 million in 2009, light vehicle sales moved up at a double digit rate for three years and then increased consistently through 2015 when they hit a record level of 17.4 million. Last year light vehicle sales increased slightly to a new record of 17.5 million. Recently, higher sales have been boosted by increased incentives, suggesting underlying demand is weakening as pentup demand has been worked off. The lack of pent-up demand and the need for increased incentives has resulted in a small decline in our expectations for 2017 light vehicle sales to 17.2 million units, a 1.5 percent decline from 2016.
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WASHINGTON UPDATE
NIADA GOVERNMENT REPORT Latest Government Issues and Activity
Here’s a rundown of some of the latest governmental issues and activity affecting the used car industry from NIADA senior vice president of legal and government affairs Shaun Petersen and NIADA lobbyist Sante Esposito of Key Advocates.
REGULATORY REPORT By Shaun Petersen
CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU The CFPB released a report drawn from its first national survey of consumer experiences with debt collectors. The report found: • 27 percent of consumers approached about debt said they felt threatened by the conduct of the creditor or collector who most recently contacted them. • 40 percent of consumers contacted about a debt in collection said they asked at least one debt collector or creditor to stop contacting them. Three in four of those consumers said the debt collector did not honor the request. • 53 percent of consumers contacted about a debt said at least one collection effort was mistaken in some way. • 36 percent of consumers reported being contacted at inconvenient times. • 40 percent reported a debt collector attempted contact four or more times per week. • 15 percent of consumers contacted about a debt in collection during the prior year reported being sued. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Dealer sentenced: Kenneth Smith, who operated Cars Unlimited in Lebanon, Mo., was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison and fined $50,000 for a mail fraud scheme in which he sold dozens of vehicles with fraudulent titles that underreported the vehicles’ actual mileage. After buying cars at auction, Cars Unlimited requested duplicate titles that
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showed a lower mileage, and replaced the vehicles’ instrument clusters. Takata pleads guilty: Takata Corporation agreed to plead guilty to wire fraud and pay a total of $1 billion in criminal penalties $975 million in restitution and a $25 million fine – stemming from its alleged fraudulent conduct in relation to sales of defective airbag inflators. An indictment was also unsealed charging Takata executives Shinichi Tanaka, Hideo Nakajima and Tsuneo Chikaraishi, all Japanese citizens, with wire fraud and conspiracy in connection with the scheme. DOJ claims Takata induced its customers to purchase airbag systems it knew were faulty by submitting false and fraudulent reports and other information that concealed the true condition of the inflators. Volkswagen pleads guilty: Volkswagen AG agreed to plead guilty to three criminal felony counts and pay a $2.8 billion criminal penalty as a result of the company’s sale of approximately 590,000 diesel vehicles in the U.S. equipped with a defeat device to cheat emissions tests, and allegedly lying and obstructing justice to further the scheme. VW will also be on probation for three years under an independent corporate compliance monitor. In addition, six VW executives and employees have been indicted for their roles in the conspiracy, with charges including conspiracy, wire fraud and violations of the Clean Air Act. VW also agreed to pay $1.5 billion in separate civil resolutions of environmental, customs and financial claims. FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Resignations: Edith Ramirez announced her resignation as the commission’s chair on Jan. 13. Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen was named acting chair. On Feb. 8, Jessica Rich, director of the FTC’s bureau of consumer protection, also resigned. Rich, who joined the FTC in 1991, had spearheaded a series of major enforcement actions against businesses, including car dealerships. Among them were Operation Steer Clear and Operation Ruse Control, which led to almost 300 enforcement actions involving allegations of deceptive advertising, fraud and other violations. Volkswagen settlement: The FTC settled litigation with Volkswagen Group of America to fully compensate consumers who purchased 3.0-liter TDI diesel vehicles through a combination of repairs, additional monetary compensation and buybacks for certain models. Under the order, owners of model year 2009-2012 vehicles will be able to sell their cars back to Volkswagen and obtain full compensation for their losses. Consumers are eligible to receive $26,000-$58,000 for a buyback, depending on the model, mileage and trim of the car. Those owners can also choose to keep their cars and receive a modification that
would improve their vehicle’s emissions, if a modification is approved by the Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board. Consumers receiving an emissions modification will also receive monetary compensation. Owners and lessees of model year 20132016 vehicles will get their cars fixed to bring them into compliance with originally certified emission standards as well as compensation ranging from $8,500 to $17,600. Owners can determine if they are eligible for compensation and submit claims at VWCourtSettlement.com and AudiCourtSettlement.com.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT By Sante Esposito
REFORMING CFPB INDIRECT AUTO FINANCING GUIDANCE ACT The bill, which would rescind the controversial auto financing guidance action regarding dealer discretion on interest rates issued by the CFPB in March 2013 and provide a more transparent and accountable process for dealing with the issue, passed the House last year but must be reintroduced in the new Congress. With Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), the sponsor of the Senate version of the bill last Congress, no longer on the Banking Committee, action on the issue is pending guidance from Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas), chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, and any action taken by the Trump Administration regarding the CFPB. During the last Congress, Hensarling introduced The Financial CHOICE Act, which would bring sweeping reforms to the CFPB – including a repeal of the auto finance guidance. One of the major changes proposed in Hensarling’s bill is replacing the CFPB’s single director with a bipartisan five-member commission. The term of the current director, Richard Cordray, runs until July 2018, but his fate is up in the air in the wake of a federal appeals court ruling that the bureau’s structure – one director who can only be fired for cause – is unconstitutional. In January, Sens. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) told the President in a letter that he should fire Cordray, saying his tenure has been a “disaster” because of policies that have hurt small banks and limited consumers’ credit availability. If Cordray is ousted, recently retired Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R-Texas), a cosponsor of the auto finance guidance bill, is reportedly a candidate to fill that post, having met with Trump during the transition. HOUSE AND SENATE AUTO CAUCUSES Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) and Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) will continue as co-chairs of the House Auto Caucus, which is starting to recruit new members. Sens. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) remain co-chairs of the Senate Auto Caucus.
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ASSOCIATION NEWS BY JIM BAHNE
CIADA AWARDS HALL OF FAME AWARD TO PAST DIRECTORS George Konrad and Jerry Fay
In 1955, George Konrad opened his used car lot in Commerce City, Colorado. George and his lovely wife Beverly were in the midst of raising six children. In 1969 George was elected CIADA president. Five years later, our board convinced George to become CIADA’s executive director. George leased out his used car lot and its adjoining small businesses. At that time, our membership had grown to 250. George, however, had visions of creating a much larger and more helpful association. Over the next 16 years, George made many programs available to dealers, including inhouse bonding, medical insurance, dealer property and casualty insurance, legal services, as well as business forms and supplies. When he retired in 1990, membership consisted of almost 1,000 dealers. Having a commanding presence and excellent knowledge of the issues, George was the perfect spokesman for the used car dealer. Auctions, new car dealers, industry suppliers, the press, and the motor vehicle department all revered George’s wisdom and insight. George was known and respected in the state house as he lobbied for or against issues affecting the used car dealer. One bill that came up every few years was the attempted repeal of the Sunday closing law. On every occasion, George helped convince the legislature the law was fair and reasonable for the public. George advocated for the honest and hardworking small businessman. He made no apologies for dealers who broke the law or who treated customers unfairly. He elevated our industry and made us proud to be used car dealers. He consistently pushed the dealer licensing board to give a license to the straight shooting little guy with a big dream but not much money. Through George’s leadership, Colorado became the number one state association in the country in terms of dealer members, dealer benefit programs and profitability.
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George made the association a model for every other state association. George was always willing to offer his time and expertise to other state executives. Nationally, George was a revered figure on NIADA’s executive committee. When he retired in 1990, the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association honored him as the first executive director inducted into their Hall of Fame. Following George’s retirement, the board chose Jerry Fay as our new director. Jerry had spent his formative years in Worland, Wyoming. After a year at Colorado School of Mines, he dropped out. Looking for more excitement in life than geophysics, Jerry joined the Navy. A year after enlisting, he married Shirley, his high school sweetheart. As it turned out, Jerry never got on a boat. The Navy used his technical skills stateside. After his discharge, Jerry got a job as a sports broadcaster and disc jockey at a radio station in Wyoming, then later in Billings, Montana. After three years, he became the locater and start up manager for every new station in the network’s expanding chain. After being on the road for a number of years Jerry quit the radio business and came home full time to be with Shirley and their three children. After working as promotions director in the early and very lean years of the Denver Broncos, Jerry found his niche in the automobile business. For many years, he was sales and finance manager for Johnny Haas Lincoln Mercury.
Afterwards, Jerry had his own used car lot. When Jerry was hired as executive director, CIADA’s office on West 2nd Ave had gotten very cramped. We needed a bigger space to service all the new dealers and member programs. In 1991 Jerry helped the board find the larger office space we needed. We purchased our building at 1200 Wadsworth that served us for many years. Consumer protection legislation was increasing rapidly in the 90’s. More than ever, dealers needed an effective association to advise them and protect their businesses. Jerry quickly understood the role of director. Like George, Jerry became a very effective voice for CIADA. Jerry’s knowledge, soft spoken personality and quick wit endeared him to dealers, legislators, auctions and the motor vehicle department. In 2005 Jerry was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. After a few months of treatment, while still working at the job he loved, Jerry passed on. The year after his death, NIADA also inducted Jerry into their Executive Directors Hall of Fame. Since its inception 26 years ago, this honor has only been given to five state directors, and two of them have been from Colorado. During the 15 years Jerry was director, George Konrad continued as a CIADA board member. His passion for helping used car dealers succeed burned brightly until he died in 2011. George’s experience, values and wisdom were always sought by Jerry and our board. The efforts of these men created a foundation that CIADA sits upon today. It is with great pride that CIADA inducted these industry giants, George Konrad and Jerry Fay, into the CIADA Hall of Fame. Thanks to Jim Bahne for his research and time writing this article.
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ASSOCIATION NEWS
CIADA QUALITY DEALER OF THE YEAR TSG Auto Congratulations to CIADA Quality Dealer of the Year winner TSG Auto! Tim Greufe opened Rocky Mountain Auto Brokerage and Sales as a wholesale dealership in 1994. In 2009 Tim started his retail operation, TSG Auto. Tim started in a small location with six employees. He now has a fantastic facility on nine acres with a 9,000-square foot showroom and a current staff of 55. The dealership also has a full service department, including
17 lifts staffed with eight ASE certified mechanics as well as a quick lube technician, a reconditioning center and a photo booth. TSG Auto does numerous fundraisers for the community, donates Thanksgiving turkeys to the local food banks and churches, participates in Toys for Tots, is involved with an “Adopt a family” program and gives a car away to a family in need every Christmas with their “Project Merrier.” TSG Auto’s motto is: “We are family owned and community driven and make sure every customer is treated fairly and honestly, with the utmost respect always.” CIADA is proud to have TSG Auto as their 2016 Quality Dealer of the Year and thanks Regis University for their partnership in judging this award.
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NIADA’S 71st Annual Used Car Dealer Convention And Expo For 70 consecutive years, since 1946, NIADA has produced the NIADA Convention because we are committed to serving and assisting our dealers, whether you are a dealer or you do business with dealers. The convention includes dealer training, exhibitors, tremendous networking and entertaining events while maintaining our association’s time-honored traditions. However you’re connected to the industry, NIADA has something for you!
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ASSOCIATION NEWS
THREE-PEAT Amazing Giving Spirit The used car dealer community, and auto industry as a whole, is amazing in their giving spirit. The 2016 CIADA Charity Fund Gala, held in December, once again raised more than $200,000. This charity fund exists to represent the goodwill of independent used car dealers to help all Colorado communities with aid, scholarships and support to make a positive difference among the families of Colorado.
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Because of you: • $42,500 in scholarship funds was given to Colorado scholars. • Three replacement vans are now helping with transportation needs. • Thousands of dollars in toys were distributed to underprivileged children all across Colorado. • Two wheelchairs were donated. • More than eight families were assisted statewide with various pieces of medical equipment and financial aid. • Over $130,000 was returned to Colorado organizations that help in areas such as healthcare, housing, child abuse, domestic violence, autism, adoption
services, young adult programs, veteran programs, service animal training and providing more than 4,000 meals across the state. Special thanks to all who help: • All the terrific volunteers. • Caring individuals. • Generous independent dealers. • Remarkable sponsors. • CIADA Board of Directors. • CIADA Charity Fund Board. All the above donations were made under the name of the independent used car dealers of Colorado. Please, if you know someone in need of aid, contact CIADA with a request.
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State Representative Jovan Melton, with CIADA director Todd O’Connell, CIADA lobbyists Edie Busam and Ruth Aponte and board chairman David Cardella, accepting CIADA’s Legislative Champ of the Year award. This award is given to legislators who support and help all aspects of the auto industry.
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SPECIAL THANKS 2016 Charity Gala
Thanks to all who helped make the 2016 Charity Gala a huge success! Auction Item Donors: AAA Colorado ADESA Auto Auction Advanced Auto Parts AFC American Finance Corp. Autotrader Auto Warehouse Inc. AZ Floorplan LLC Bellco Credit Union Berkenkotter Motors Big O Tires Carfax CarGurus Cars.com Colorado Auto Finders Comcast Continental Transport Cosmetic Dentistry of Colorado Country Truck and Auto
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Dealers Auto Auction of the Rockies Dealership Valuation Services DeCino Family Dentistry Denver Autos Inc. Denver Broncos Denver Media Group Disney Employees of Mile High Car Company Family Trucks & Vans Flash Auto Sales Gaylord Sales and Leasing Golds Gym Herbies Auto Sales Highlands Wine Seller Jeff & Tammi West John Schaffner Loveland Auto Auction Lowes Mark Holley Michele Noblitt Mile High Car Company Mile High Harley Mountain States Auto Group Niteo Products Public Service Credit Union Randy Ullom Reds Auto and Truck Scott Shuman Select Auto Group
Stans Auto Sales Street Smart Auto Brokers Taggart Insurance The Home Depot The Sharpest Rides Tom & Heather Smith Treasure House of Hope TSGAuto.com VSA Colorado Win Win Warranty Wanderlust Adventure World Automobile Auction Champion Gala Sponsors: ADESA ASC Warranty Bellco Carfax Colorado Auto Finders Dealers Auto Auction of the Rockies Denver Autos Inc Family Trucks & Vans Insur Group Loveland Auto Auction Manheim Denver Merchants Bonding Company NextGear Capital Security Service Federal Credit Union Street Smart Auto Brokers
Taggart Insurance The Auto Connection The Sharpest Rides TSGAuto.com Veros Credit Gala Volunteers: Alex Zyla Dina Whitten Betty Gaylord Jane Gold Cris Ciani Tyler O’Connell Ringmen: Cissy Tabor Dallas Forney James Hadden Scott Goodhue Vaughn Long Wes Lamb Gala Committee: Alex Zyla Christine Choka Cissy Tabor Dina Whitten Jami McCoy Jennifer Castro
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