in the driver’s seat Samantha Brownback Title Audit Specialist Samantha’s path to IADA is rooted in her deep experience with Illinois’ titling and administrative systems. Before joining the association, she worked at the Secretary of State’s office, where she...
Dealer Spotlight: Brian Dennison When Brian Dennison was eight years old, his family moved to Central Illinois after acquiring a Chevrolet franchise in Pekin. In 2024, the business celebrated its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of serving customers in the area....
in the driver’s seat Andy Wells Director of Administrative Services A graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in economics, Andy Wells has long enjoyed working with financial systems and problem solving through data. He began his career with the...
in the driver’s seat Teresa Wright Executive Assistant Teresa’s Grandfather at his Packard Dealership Teresa Wright’s career at IADA began in June of 1988, but her connection to the automotive world started long before that. She grew up in Taylorville,...
Dealer Spotlight: Teddy Morse, Chairman and CEO At the Ed Morse Automotive Group, Chairman and CEO Edward Joseph “Teddy” Morse III carries forward the values established when his grandfather founded the company in 1946, building on nearly eight decades of family...
in the driver’s seat Mike Stieren Director of Legislative Affairs Since joining IADA in January 2024, Mike Stieren has been the Association’s steady hand at the Capitol as Director of Legislative Affairs. He is in charge of tracking, analyzing, and advocating on...
Dealer Spotlight: Jeff Schimmer, Schimmer Auto Group Jeff Schimmer, third generation President and Dealer Principal, Schimmer Auto Group, and IADA member, recently celebrated the company’s 80th anniversary and the positive changes the dealership has enjoyed over the...
in the driver’s seat Chloe Mulvaney CVR Inventory & Imaging Specialist Since starting part-time out of high school and joining full-time in 2012, Chloe has become an integral part of IADA’s Computerized Vehicle Registration (CVR) team, helping dealerships...
in the driver’s seat Jan Kelso CVR Specialist Jan Kelso has been a steady presence at IADA since 1989. Over her 36-year career, she’s held multiple roles; from the health insurance department to her longtime position as CVR Specialist where she manages the front...
Dealer Spotlight: Rick Yemm, Yemm Auto Group, Galesburg Anyone who knows Rick Yemm, Dealer Principal of Yemm Auto Group in Galesburg and former IADA Board Chairman, could easily use the word ‘humble’ to describe him. Quick to tip his hat to his father, daughter, and...
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