ATLANTA, Georgia (Oct. 09, 2026)— CBT News, the dealer community’s No. 1 resource for in-depth interviews and news coverage, is proud to announce the winners of this year’s 40 Under 40 celebration, which recognizes rising talent and outstanding achievements among today’s retail automotive professionals.
The 40 Under 40 awards recognize emerging dealership leaders across the U.S. who have distinguished themselves in sales, management, fixed operations, marketing, customer experience, innovation, and community service. By spotlighting these exceptional individuals, CBT News provides a vital source of inspiration for future generations of automotive professionals as they pursue their own aspirations.
CBT News stands out as the only dealership-focused platform offering an extensive library of exclusive interviews with the retail automotive industry’s most influential thought leaders. With an engaged audience of dealership personnel and a passionate team of creators, the 40 Under 40 winners receive more than just an accolade. Award recipients are showcased to thousands of their colleagues and peers through social media posts, special video presentations, and exclusive features on our dedicated 40 Under 40 webpage at https://www.cbtnews.com/40-under-40/.
Co-Founder Jim Fitzpatrick said, “We would like to congratulate all the finalists and nominees. The resilience and dedication demonstrated by every member of the retail automotive community is truly inspiring.” Co-Founder Bridget Fitzpatrick added, “We are thrilled to showcase these remarkable individuals on our platform.”
CBT News is proud to present this year’s 40 Under 40 recipients:
- Abigail Horning, Warranty Admin at 5 Corners Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram
- Aleks Keric, Platform Director at Murgado Automotive Group
- Amber Shayler, Marketing Manager at Raabe Ford
- Amir Alahwal, Director of Development & CX at Unstoppable Automotive Group
- Andrew Nicholas, Used Vehicle Manager at Mike Maroone Ford Longmont
- Anthony Catalanotto, Service Director at Generation Auto Group
- Armando Rodriguez, Fixed Ops Director at AutoNation Chevrolet Coral Gables
- Austin Harris, Fleet Sales Manager at Hardy Chevrolet GMC
- Brandon Osborn, Sales Manager at Yark Chrysler Jeep Dodge
- Bret Reyes, General Sales Manager at Sawyer Lyons Buick GMC of Randolph
- Christopher Drobney, General Manager at Gettel Hyundai of Sarasota, Florida
- Dan Ferrille, Fixed Ops Director at Kenosha Toyota
- Dillon Brewer, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Cloninger Toyota
- DJ Kowalk, Sales Consultant at Team One Chevrolet Buick GMC
- Hassan Usmani, Director of Sales at Audi Chantilly
- Jill Williamson, Equity Mining Manager at John Hiester Chevrolet of Lillington
- Joe C. Sanchez, Used Vehicle Director at Bomnin Chevrolet West Kendall
- Jordan Malone-Forst, Assistant GM at Jay Malone Motors
- Josh Bell, Sales Manager at Parker Honda
- Justin Moore, GM and COO of Moore Chevrolet
- Keyone Nixon, Sales Consultant at Moran Chevrolet
- Kumasi Minley, Sales Manager at Court Street Ford
- Louis Goodman, General Manager at Audi North Austin
- Luis Majano, Parts Director at South Point Dodge
- Mariah Vela, Office Manager at Arrowhead BMW
- Marvel Odor, Sales Consultant at Tiffany Springs Honda
- Matt Harbinson, General Manager at Grieco Chevrolet Fort Lauderdale
- Matt Kool, Dealer Principal at Kool Automotive Group
- Michael Darlin, Service Director at Ted Britt Ford & Lincoln Chantilly
- Nicholas Varela, Dealer Principal & GM at All Star Ford
- Peter Duszynski, New Vehicle Manager at Mike Maroone Chevrolet South Colorado Springs
- Peter Pazmino, Acquisition & Used Car Manager at Paragon Honda
- Rory Onorato, New Car Sales Manager at Audi Minneapolis
- Ross Gagliano, F&I Director at Genesis Automotive Group
- Scott Normandin, Sales Manager at Normandin Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram FIAT
- Steve Decker, Store Manager at Jones Junction Kia
- Taylor Burget, General Manager at Mazda Amarillo
- Tim Lazzara, CFO at Premier Automotive Group
- Tyson Estle, Pre-Owned Manager/Used Car Manager at Honda of Downtown Chicago
- Yama Wahab, General Manager at The New Babylon Honda/Millennium Honda
To learn more about this year’s recipients, visit https://www.cbtnews.com/40-under-40/.
About CBT News
For over 14 years, CBT News has informed and empowered automotive retail professionals through its award-winning, multimedia platform that combines daily news coverage, exclusive interviews and on-demand streaming content. Founded in 2012, CBT News has pioneered a space for new car dealers to share strategies, insights, and successes with industry peers, reaching over 1.1 million dealership employees and executives nationwide. Its flagship programs, including Inside Automotive and Executive Profile, are available on all major podcast streaming platforms. For more information, visit cbtnews.com.
