Lou Vitantonio Named ATAE Executive of the Year

Lou Vitantonio, President of the Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers' Association, has been named Executive of the Year for 2015 by the Automotive Trade Association Executives (ATAE).  This annual award recognizes outstanding work in representation of the nation's franchised new car and truck dealerships.  

Lou became President of the Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers' Association (GCADA) in 2010.  Then in 2011, he became the President of the Cleveland Auto Show as well.  Today, GCADA is recognized as one of the top dealer associations, providing timely, relevant news and information for the industry, as well as programs and services beneficial to efficiently running a dealer business. The promotion and management of the annual Cleveland Auto Show makes up a big part of this, kicking off the start to the spring selling season in Northeast Ohio.  

Ohio is fortunate to be comprised of a great network of metro dealer associations and ATAEs.  We are proud of all our Ohio ATAEs and enjoy strong working relationships with them.  Specifically, their engagement on grassroots legislative initiatives not only helps their individual metro area dealers, but rather dealers all around the state of Ohio.

We are happy to see Lou and his organization recognized for a job well done.  OADA congratulates Lou and the GCADA on a well-deserved award!