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VIRGINIA AUTO DEALER www.vada.com 18 What are some professional mo- ments that make you the proudest? Well, certainly this nomination. My father was the Time Dealer of the Year Award winner for Virginia in 2009, so this nomi- nation is particularly meaningful. Over the years our auto group has expanded and today we have 12 Vir- ginia locations in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Salem, Bedford and Rocky Mount, rep- resenting 26 brands and growing from 150 employees to more than 600. Our growth makes me very proud, especially as I have been able to accomplish this with my father, as partner and mentor. Was there an “aha” moment in your career that defined you? That’s a tough question. It’s really about what drives any of us. As dealers, we take a lot of chances. We take on a lot of risks, that may not just affect us, but our families. For me, when a challenge was overcome, that was an “aha” moment. Likewise, fail- ure was a learning “aha” moment. The truth is, I think life is a series of “aha” moments if you allow yourself to learn from your experiences. C M Y CM MY CY CMY K BelAir-VIADA-halfpagead-DEC2019-PRINT.pdf 1 12/2/19 9:37 AM The truth is, I think life is a series of “aha” moments if you allow yourself to learn from your experiences. Describe your all-time favorite vehicle (it can be one you’ve owned or something on your wish list). What are you driving today? I am not a car buff. We all drive only what we sell, and I personally drive what’s practical at the time. Right now, I am driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee. My all-time favorite car, however, is whatever late model car I can put a family mem- ber or friend into that meets their needs and their budget and saves them money. What is your favorite way to spend your free time? Any unusual hobbies? The auto business keeps me busy most of the time, but I spend as much time with my family as I can. I enjoy boating and traveling. Tell us about your family. My wife, Trista, and I have two adult children, a son and a daughter. TIME DEALER CONTINUED FROM PAGE17