MIADA Committees  & Board of Directors– 2008

President is ex officio on all Committee.
Executive Director attends all Committee Meetings except those having to do with his/her position/performance.
While most committee members are from the board of directors, members at Large are welcome to serve on MIADA Committees.
Please contact Bill at the MIADA office (781-278-0077)if you are interested in serving.
President - Lou Tedeschi, A.S.P.I. Dedham
VP - Mike Cooley, Quincy Auto Auction
Treasurer - Melissa Otis, Oakland Auto Sales, Taunton
Clerk - Ernie Wantman, Dreamworks Auto Sales, Newton
Chairman of the Board - Tim Collins
Executive Director - Bill Boutwell

Board of Directors:
Brad Anthony - Select Used Cars, Holliston * Medway
Bob Brehm - ADESA
Tim Collins - Freds Auto Sales
Mike Cooley - Quincy Auto Auction
Rich Copponi - Auto Loan/Auto Use, Andover
Ben Donnarumma - All Star Auto Sales, Marlborough
John Eleftherakis - John's Auto Sales
Ron Gray - Keystone Automotive, Holliston
Tim Hare - Harbro Auto Sales, Linwood
Tim Hoegler - American Auto Auction
Bob Shaw, Sr. - Shaw's Auto Leasing
Eric Schneider - The Garage, Brockton
Lou Tedeschi - A.S.P.I., Dedham
Melissa Otis - Oakland Auto Sales, Taunton
Bill VanLaarhoven - Martin's Auto Sales, S. Easton
Ernie Wantman - Dreamworks, Newton

Associate Support Committee: Liaison representing the associate members of the Association to the board. Works to enhance the member benefits and relation between dealers and vendors
Chair - Mike Cooley; Committee: Rich Copponi

ByLaws Committee: Annual review of bylaws. Works to maintain a 'living and breathing' set of bylaws, mission statement and code of ethics in coordination with the standards set by NIADA modified for use by MIADA.
Chair - Tim Hoegler; Committee: Bob Shaw, Don McKenna

Education Committee: Assists the ED in providing eucational opportunities for dealers thru out MIADA-Country. Programs will be sponsored by the board, outside vendors, and RMV personel. Purpose to a platform for dealer members to learn more about the industry, compliance issues, and best practices.
Chair -                             Committee: Ed Coolbrith, Billy VanLaarhoven, Bob Shaw, Sr., Ernie Wantman

Finance Committee: Helps the ED devise an annual financial plan and keep the Association on course to meet that plan. Works to ensure the financial health of the Association.
Chair - Melissa Otis; Committee: Ron Gray, Brad Anthony

Golf Tournament: Picks the course. Gets the Sponsors. Ensures Great Prizes. Solicites for Golfers. Results in a GREAT Tournament!
Chair: Lou Tedeschi; Committee: Ron Gray, Bill VanLaarhoven, Bob Brehm, Rich Copponi.

HDM Program: New this year! Work with Lou Tedeschi to bring MIADA to Cox Cable and perhaps National TV!
Chair: Lou Tedeschi; Committee: Ron Gray, Rick Schneider, Melissa Otis

Legislative Commitee: Keeps up with changing legisltation. Promotes political advocacy. WOrks with Lobbyist and ED to represent MIADA in Legslative and Government forums.
Chair: Bob Shaw; Committee: Don McKenna, Brad Anthony, Fred Moschetto, John Eleftherakis

Membership Committee: Promotes dealer membership. Encourages and solicites new and renewals. Works to expand dealer base of members.
Chair: Ben Donnarumma, Committee: Rich Copponi, John Eleftherakis, Rick Schneider, Billy VanLaarhoven

Motor Cycle Raffle: A Perennnial Favorite! Pick a Bike. Pick a Place.... and do what dealers do best: sell! sell! SELL!
Chair:

Nomination Committee: Works with the ED and  past presidents to bring a slate of candidates for election to the Annual Meeting.
Chair: Don McKenna; Committee:

Texas Hold 'em Tournament:
Chair: Melissa Otis & Rick Schneider