Dealer Magazine had the privilege of talking with Gary Gilchrist, the 2024 chairman for the National Automotive Dealers Association (NADA).
Gilchrist is president of Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc. in Tacoma, WA, a family-owned dealership that has been for over 90 years. Gilchrist started in the automotive business in 1977 selling cars in Tacoma after graduating from college.
In this interview, Gilchrist reflects on being a third-generation dealer, the importance of family, NADA initiatives he will be spearheading as chairman, his view on the Biden Administration’s push on electric vehicles and his bullish beliefs on the franchise model moving forward.
A new year brings a new event: DealerPoint, a Digital Dealer event! DealerPoint will be at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, FL, May 21-23, 2024! DealerPoint provides a structured and efficient environment where valuable relationships are formed, paving the way for new business! Only a select group of dealerships with appropriate purchasing authority are invited to attend and are fully hosted. This event fosters knowledge sharing, best practices, and forward-thinking dialogue amongst industry leaders.
*DealerPoint is a fully hosted event: Selected attendees' meals, flights, and hotel stay is covered and booked by Show Management; Attendees must be selected to participate and receive official confirmation from Digital Dealer.
We look forward to sharing more event updates with you soon!
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James Hickey, Managing Editor, Digital Dealer