Washington area dealers recognized for their success at the NADA/ATD Convention in Las Vegas

Washington area dealers recognized for their success at the NADA/ATD Convention in Las Vegas

Considered the auto industry’s most prestigious retail honor, the annual TIME Magazine Dealer of the Year Award recognizes outstanding franchised new car dealers-selected by state and metro dealer associations across the country who have met high business standards and been leaders in their communities.

Geoff Pohanka , a third-generation dealer and head of the multi-franchise Pohanka Automotive group with locations throughout the Washington region was recognized as one of 50 such dealers at this years annual NADA/ATD convention.

Active in his industry and market as well as the civic arena, Mr. Pohanka served as chairman of WANADA in 1998-1999 and as NADA director representing metropolitan Washington from 2003 -2009. Previously, he served as vice chairman of NADAs Project 2000 Committee and on the NADA/GM Dealer Advisory Committee from 1993 through 1996. He was also a member of the Saturn Franchise Operations Team from 1993 through 1995 and a past director of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE) from 1987 through 1994. He also chaired The Washington Auto Show in 1994.

In 1991, Mr. Pohanka was named the winner of the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) Sport Illustrated All-star Dealer Award to honor professional excellence and community leadership. He received the Northwood University Dealer Education Award in 1997. Mr. Pohanka is a trustee of the Saint James School and supporter of the Oxon Hill, MD Boys and Girls Club.