It is with a great deal of humility that I present my first message to the membership as the new IADA Executive Director. I have been privileged to represent the Illinois dealership industry at the State Capitol as your IADA Director of Legislative Affairs for the past 37 years, so my transition to assuming the responsibilities as the Executive Director should be very seamless. Our goal at IADA will be to continue to lead a strong, unified voice for all dealers and ensure that the various legislative and regulatory agencies know the Illinois dealership industry is a compelling group to be reckoned with — one that speaks and works together.