November 15, 2023

700 CreditBritney Fischerbfischer@700credit.com(586) 915-4703 AccumaticTobey Bryanttobey@accumatic.com(425) 681-0677 ADS of MontanaMark Naniamarkn@adsfi.com(406) 522-9071 Ally FinancialErin Euricherin.eurich@ally.com(989) 980-0161 Ascent BankBrock Carlsonbcarlson@ascentbank.com(406) 442-8870 Auto Auction of MontanaTerry Scheetzterry.scheetz@autoauctionmt.com(406) 252-6332 Bank of AmericaPaul Cluffpaul.cluff@bofa.com(801) 535-1312 BMO Harris BankKim Fixkim.fix@bmo.com(888) 340-2265 Carbon Offset CompanyPatricia Diazadmin@carbonoffsetco.org(719) 623 1306 ComplyAutoSherryl Nenssherryl@complyauto.com(661) 210-3453 Cox AutomotiveMichele WrightMichele.Wright@coxautoinc.com(801) 550-6815 DSMAKatie Naughtonkatie.naughton@dsma.com(702) 764-8810 Dealer Development SystemsChris […]

ADS of MontanaMark Naniamarkm@adsfi.com(406) 581-7778 American Fidelity AssuranceKyle Clemonskyle.clemons@americanfidelity.com(800) 662-1113 ArmatusJordan Jankowskijordanj@dealeruplift.com(888) 365-2197 AssurantDarren MurrayDarren.Murray@assurant.com(800) 447-7828 Blue Cross Blue ShieldErin HuffmanErin_Huffman@bcbsmt.com Canalise ConsultingJacquelyn Gomesjgomes@jacqccg.com(406) 465-7077 ComplyAutoSherryl Nenssherryl@complyauto.com(661) 210-3453 Dealer Merchant ServicesAmberly AllenFounder/Managing Partneramberly@dealermerchantservices.com(214) 683-4088 Delta Dental Insurance CompanyBrittany Chandlerbchandler@deltadental.org(800) 521-2651 Marsh McLennanSean McCutcheonsean.mccutcheon@marshmma.com(406) 457-2136mmanorthwest.com Montana Overdrive and DFI Solutions in PrintJohn Eliopulosj.eliopulos@dfi-llc.com(208) 703-1713www.dfi-llc.comwww.montanaoverdrive.com Montana State

Federal immigration officials just made critical changes to modernize the I-9 employment verification process. The new Form I-9 was made available for employers to use beginning August 1, and all employers must use the new form as of November 1. Here are best practices for compliance, given the new rules soon in effect.

In today’s fast-paced world, consumer expectations are rapidly evolving, and industries are tasked with adapting to these changing preferences. It has been commonly stated during the last decade that a business still using a fax machine is easy prey for disruptors. In today’s modern automotive dealership landscape, dated websites with poor user interfaces and no ability to transact digitally are becoming the new fax machines. Consumers now demand a seamless digital experience with much greater transparency in their deals. This shift in consumer behavior has paved the way for innovative solutions that enable dealers to gain a competitive edge by redefining the way they engage with consumers.

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August 24-27, 2023 Butte, MT

We have all heard automotive experts talk about how the automobile industry is changing more today than it has in the last five decades combined. And for those of us in the industry, working within dealerships every day, we experience those changes every day.

We would like to introduce and welcome our newest members of the association. Thank you for supporting the Montana Auto Dealers Association!

Are you thinking about selling your dealership? Buckle in because you’re in for an emotional roller coaster! One aspect of selling a dealership that few dealers discuss is the emotional impact the decision can have on the dealer principals themselves, not to mention their employees and families. Because of confidentiality reasons, many dealers don’t have anyone to talk to about the emotions they are experiencing.

Register today at https://montanaoverdrive.com/.

TIME and Ally Financial have honored Charles (Chuck) Notbohm as MTADA’s nominee for the 2024 TIME Dealer of the Year. This award recognizes new-car dealers in America who exhibit exceptional performance in their dealerships as well as distinguished community service.

Many of you may be too young to remember, although a few of the “old timers” like me will. Back in 1955, Pete Seeger wrote “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” recorded by the Kingston Trio in 1961 and made famous by Peter, Paul and Mary in 1962. The last lines of each stanza lament “. . . oh, when will they ever learn, oh, when will they ever learn . . .” Those lines have come down through the decades and, in a different context, apply to the car business today.

MTADA Office Staff Bruce KnudsenExecutive Vice Presidentbknudsen@mtada.comCell: (406) 461-7680Office: (406) 442-1233 Jillian NashCommunications Managerjnash@mtada.comCell: (253) 561-2889Office: (406) 442-1233 Debbie JeanOffice Manager/Insurance Coordinator/Bookkeeperbkkpr@mtada.comCell: (406) 461-6333Office: (406) 442-1233 Executive Committee Erick AndersonPlacer MotorsChairman Wade RehbeinRahbein FordPresident Eric HenricksenDon Aadsen FordPresident-Elect Don KaltschmidtDon “K” WhitefishNADA Director Peder BillionBillion Auto GroupVice President Board of Directors Eric HenricksenDon Aadsen FordDistrict

It’s hard to believe that a new year is almost upon us. Looking back over this past year and the many issues we as an industry have faced — from regulatory changes to our nation’s economic volatility — I can honestly say that Montana auto dealers are some of the best and brightest out there. Each one of you has made adjustments, solved unforeseen problems and risen above insurmountable odds.