TSLA423.7407.86%
GM81.730-0.95%
F16.165-0.465%
RIVN17.2900.34%
CYD58.9001.11%
HMC26.4800.24%
TM180.490-2.43%
CVNA65.602-5.3985%
PAG172.3601.92%
LAD295.5001.98%
AN191.0902.07%
GPI308.320-3.19%
ABG189.9603.34%
SAH84.8000.93%
TSLA423.7407.86%
GM81.730-0.95%
F16.165-0.465%
RIVN17.2900.34%
CYD58.9001.11%
HMC26.4800.24%
TM180.490-2.43%
CVNA65.602-5.3985%
PAG172.3601.92%
LAD295.5001.98%
AN191.0902.07%
GPI308.320-3.19%
ABG189.9603.34%
SAH84.8000.93%
TSLA423.7407.86%
GM81.730-0.95%
F16.165-0.465%
RIVN17.2900.34%
CYD58.9001.11%
HMC26.4800.24%
TM180.490-2.43%
CVNA65.602-5.3985%
PAG172.3601.92%
LAD295.5001.98%
AN191.0902.07%
GPI308.320-3.19%
ABG189.9603.34%
SAH84.8000.93%

CBT News celebrates the 2024 40 Under 40 award winners

ATLANTA, Georgia (Nov. 04, 2024)—CBT News, the dealer community’s No. 1 resource for in-depth interviews and news coverage, is pleased to announce the honorees of this year’s 40 Under 40 awards, which recognizes excellence and success in today’s retail automotive professionals.

The 40 Under 40 awards celebrate the emerging leaders in dealerships across the U.S. who have distinguished themselves in areas such as sales, management, fixed operations, marketing, customer experience, innovation, and community service. By shining a spotlight on these exceptional individuals, we provide a vital source of inspiration for future generations of automotive professionals as they pursue their own aspirations.

“We would like to congratulate all the finalists and nominees,” said Bridget and Jim Fitzpatrick, co-founders of CBT News. “The resilience and dedication demonstrated by every member of the retail automotive community is truly inspiring. We are thrilled to showcase these remarkable individuals on our platform.”

CBT News is thrilled to present the 2024 CBT News 40 Under 40 award honorees:

  • Larry Brown, Service Manager at Garvey Vw And Kia 
  • Alexandra Esteve, Chief Marketing Officer at Headquarter Automotive
  • Andy Dicken, GM and GSM at Kelleher Motor Company (Ford) 
  • Ryan Snouffer, Sales Professional at Arrigo CDJR West Palm 
  • Nathan Shaver, General Manager at Shaver Thousand Oaks
  • Brad Harris, General Manager at Larry H. Miller Chevrolet 
  • Jason Sands, General Sales Manager at Tom Kadiec Kia
  • Brittney Crumpton, Manager of Professional Development at Berkshire Hathway Automotive Corporate 
  • Jeff Bass, General Manager at International Subaru, Audi, And Volvo 
  • David Wilson, President and CEO at Preston Automotive Group 
  • Nicole Beck, Marketing Director at Butler Automotive Group 
  • Tyler Leston, General Manager at Frisco Dodge Chrysler Jeep 
  • Kailey Hatfield-Odero, Director Of Variable Operations & Human Resources At Hatfield Buick GMC 
  • Matt Adovic, Finance Director at Yonkers Kia 
  • Tyler Burton, General Sales Manager at Serra Champaign Automotive
  • Jason Campbell, Parts Manager at Mcgovern Bmw Shrewsbury 
  • Dhruv Barot, General Manager at Volvo Cars Escondido 
  • Harvey Marrero, Business Manager at Crowley Nissan 
  • Derrick Brown, General Manager at Brown Motors 
  • Austin Abernatha, Parts Manager at Mike Maroone Cadillac and Mike Maronne GMC 
  • Eric C Feyer, Owner And Vice President At Feyer Auto Group 
  • Jake Wiseman, Sales Manager at Audi West Palm Beach 
  • Taylor E Berndt, General Sales Manager at Neuville Motors GM 
  • Nathanael Greklek, Chief Digital Brand Leader at Mohawk Auto Group 
  • Andrew Mayle, Pre-Owned Sales Manager at Mike Maroone Chevrolet South 
  • Emma Chiarenza, General Manager at Route 60 Hyundai 
  • Gabriel Polanco, New Car Sales Manager At City Kia 
  • Gemma Riley, General Manager at Rusty Drewing Toyota 
  • Jeremy Mejorado, General Manager at Fremont Motor Riverton 
  • Anthony La, General Manager at Crevier Bmw 
  • Vernon Wong, Marketing Manager at Mississauga Hyundai 
  • Scott Gottschlling, CFO at Alpha Auto Group 
  • Chris Laham, Managing Partner at Premier Cape Cod 
  • Michael Lucki, GM/Operating Partner at Riverhead Mazda 
  • Alexis Durham Brown, Customer Experience Manager at Heyy Robinson Automotive Family 
  • Caleb Zimmerman, General Manager at BMW Of Columbia, MO 
  • Ashley Deboer,  Vice President, Owner, and Marketing Director at Mint Motors
  • Matt Laughridge, Owner and Managing Partner at Terry Reid Group
  • Camie Perez, General Manager at Crown Lexus 
  • Mitzuni Knouse,  Sr. Paid Media Manager at Berkshire Hathaway Automotive 

We would like to congratulate the nominees and thank this year’s 40 Under 40 sponsor, Force Marketing.

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