As we close out the excitement of the 2025 LA Auto Show, I am pleased to share a few reflections and look ahead to the opportunities before us. As your president and the owner of Acura of Glendale, it is always inspiring to see our dealer community come together with such energy and purpose.

Reflecting on the LA Auto Show

This year’s LA Auto Show was a tremendous success and an important moment for our industry. GLANCDA’s role at the show is to promote and endorse the event with our dealer members, helping stimulate the new car market. More than 200 dealers received ticket packages through their memberships, strengthening engagement across our community.

We were especially proud to host a career fair for 900 student technicians, offering direct exposure to dealership career paths and reinforcing our commitment to supporting the future workforce of our industry. The event was first hosted at the show in 2018, and it has been rewarding to see its attendance grow every year.

Another highlight was the breakfast event GLANCDA hosted on Nov. 25, which more than 300 law enforcement detectives attended. With over a decade of support for this initiative, GLANCDA remains dedicated to supporting public safety. Attendees had the opportunity to explore the latest vehicles and receive valuable training on VIN verification and location. This effort continues to strengthen partnerships between our industry and law enforcement.

2026 Membership Renewal and Upcoming Events

As we move toward 2026, I encourage all members to take advantage of the benefits of early membership renewal, including a ticket package for next year’s Auto Show and 10 additional complimentary tickets.

Looking ahead, our annual Dealer Member Luncheon will take place on March 24 at the Universal Sheraton. With more than 300 attendees expected and Dave Roberts of the World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers slated as the keynote speaker, it promises to be an outstanding event. Each GLANCDA membership for 2026 includes two seats at the luncheon, with opportunities to purchase additional seats or an entire table. Sponsorship opportunities are also available; for information, please contact our executive director, Bob Smith, at (213) 748-0243 or email him at bob@glancda.org.

We are also excited to launch a new series of four Member Appreciation Dinners for dealer principals in 2026. These gatherings will celebrate our members and welcome dealer principals who are interested in joining or becoming more engaged with the association. The first dinner will be held in March in the Pasadena/Glendale area, followed by events in the Cerritos/Long Beach, West Los Angeles, and San Fernando Valley regions later in the year.

Leadership Updates

Finally, I am pleased to share the results of our GLANCDA board elections. Directors Brad Mugg of Honda of Downtown Los Angeles, John Davis of Glenn E. Thomas Dodge Chrysler Jeep, and Peter Browning of Browning Automotive Group have each been elected to new two-year terms that began on Jan. 1, 2026. Our longest-serving director, Tim Smith of Bob Smith BMW, has been elected to a one-year term ending Dec. 31, 2026, after which he will retire following many years of dedicated service. We also welcome Tim Hutcherson of Downey Nissan, who has been elected to a two-year term. The entire board is excited to have him join our leadership team.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our association. I look forward to working alongside all of you for a vibrant and productive year ahead.

Warm regards,

Jeanne Brewer
President, GLANCDA