Featured Podcast Interview with Annette Sykora - Chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association

Annette Sykora the first women "Chairman" in the 91 year history of the National Automobile Dealer Association shares her thoughts on being a women working in the auto industry and some of the excellent programs and initiatives that the National Automobile Dealer Association offers that women will love.

Annette Sykora was recently featured by Forbes Autos as one of the most influential women in the auto industry. Check out the article in For bes Autos by clicking here.

Listen to the podcast by clicking here.

She is was very excited to announce the NADA Green Campaign featuring Green Checkups. More than 300 dealers in 43 states have signed up to offer Green Checkups.

To help motorists save money at the gas pump and—at the same time—cut greenhouse gas emissions through proper vehicle maintenance, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has created a check list of Green Maintenance Tips, which can be found at a new Web site for consumers, www.GreenDrivingUSA.com.

 

The National Automobile Dealers Association also wants to help dealers promote informed, responsible decisions by their customers about the safe operation of the cars or trucks.

September is Child Passenger Safety month. Thousands of new-car dealers around the country will host free child safety seat inspections at their dealerships as part of the national "Boost for Safety" campaign, developed by NADA, in conjunction with NHTSA.

About Annette Sykora:

Annette (Smith) Sykora started her career in the automotive industry in 1982 as title clerk at Smith Ford Mercury. In 1983 she was the Finance Manager and by 1989, took over as General Manager. Shortly thereafter she purchased controlling interest in the family dealership. Annette has been active on many factory committees, such as chairing the Ford Dealers Advertising Fund for Greater Texas, and serving on many other Ford committees as well.

Currently she serves her fellow automobile dealers as the NADA (National Automobile Dealers Association) director for Northern Texas, a position she has held since 1999. Elected by her peers, she assumed the office of Chairman of NADA on February 11, 2008.  She also serves as a Trustee for the National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation. During her tenure as Chairman of the NADA Public Affairs committee in 2000 and 2001, the Code of Ethics was written and adopted by a number of state dealer associations and was also well received by the dealer body. NADA and NHTSA also began their partnership on a National Child Safety Seat Campaign.

Mrs. Sykora has served on the Slaton Chamber of Commerce Board and was named Chamber Member of the Year, 2005.

She and her husband Patrick also have another dealership, Smith South Plains Ford Lincoln Mercury Dodge Chrysler Jeep in Levelland Texas. They also have five children, Haylee (18) Nicole (18) Hannah (14) Holden (13) and Ryan (9.)

Visit Smith South Plains Ford Lincoln Mercury Dodge Chrysler Jeep in Levelland Texas an AskPatty.com Certified Female Friendly Dealership:

http://femalefriendlydealer.askpatty.com/?d=Smith_South_Plains

Jody DeVere
President & CEO
www.askpatty.com
www.carblabber.com

 

The National Automobile Dealers Association also wants to help dealers promote informed, responsible decisions by their customers about the safe operation of the cars or trucks.

September is Child Passenger Safety month. Thousands of new-car dealers around the country will host free child safety seat inspections at their dealerships as part of the national "Boost for Safety" campaign, developed by NADA, in conjunction with NHTSA.

About Annette Sykora:

Annette (Smith) Sykora started her career in the automotive industry in 1982 as title clerk at Smith Ford Mercury. In 1983 she was the Finance Manager and by 1989, took over as General Manager. Shortly thereafter she purchased controlling interest in the family dealership. Annette has been active on many factory committees, such as chairing the Ford Dealers Advertising Fund for Greater Texas, and serving on many other Ford committees as well.

Currently she serves her fellow automobile dealers as the NADA (National Automobile Dealers Association) director for Northern Texas, a position she has held since 1999. Elected by her peers, she assumed the office of Chairman of NADA on February 11, 2008.  She also serves as a Trustee for the National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation. During her tenure as Chairman of the NADA Public Affairs committee in 2000 and 2001, the Code of Ethics was written and adopted by a number of state dealer associations and was also well received by the dealer body. NADA and NHTSA also began their partnership on a National Child Safety Seat Campaign.

Mrs. Sykora has served on the Slaton Chamber of Commerce Board and was named Chamber Member of the Year, 2005.

She and her husband Patrick also have another dealership, Smith South Plains Ford Lincoln Mercury Dodge Chrysler Jeep in Levelland Texas. They also have five children, Haylee (18) Nicole (18) Hannah (14) Holden (13) and Ryan (9.)

Visit Smith South Plains Ford Lincoln Mercury Dodge Chrysler Jeep in Levelland Texas an AskPatty.com Certified Female Friendly Dealership:

http://femalefriendlydealer.askpatty.com/?d=Smith_South_Plains

Jody DeVere
President & CEO
www.askpatty.com
www.carblabber.com