The David F. Mungenast Sr. Lifetime Achievement Award

Dave Mungenast Sr.

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Jack Thompson

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Joe O'Brien Recieves Award

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Mungenast Family

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Since 1975, AIADA has presented an annual lifetime achievement award to an individual who is set apart by a deep commitment and contributions to the international auto industry and community involvement. During AIADA's 2007 Annual Meeting & Luncheon in Las Vegas, AIADA President Cody Lusk honored the late AIADA Chairman and long-time AIADA supporter, Dave Mungenast, Sr., by renaming the association's lifetime achievement award in his honor.

Dave Mungenast Sr. translated his love for motorcycles and the open road into a small single Honda motorcycle dealership in south St. Louis in 1965. The family business eventually grew to include Lexus of St. Louis; St. Louis Acura; St. Louis Honda, Motorsports; Alton Toyota-Scion; Alton Dodge, Hyundai; Yacht Club Marina; and Wayne´s Auto Body.

Dave Sr. and his wife, Barbara, were both dedicated to giving back to the communities that helped make them successful. Each year, a portion of the Dave Mungenast Automotive Family profits is directed to the Dave and Barbara Mungenast Foundation. Recipients of funds from this foundation include the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Boys´ Club of St. Louis, the St. Louis Food Bank, St. Anthony´s Hospital, and the Polly Klaas Foundation for Children.

Dave Mungenast was known by family members, employees, and those in the industry and community as their founder, mentor, employer, and friend. AIADA's board of directors accepts nominations every year to select a leader who possesses a similar community spirit and devotion to the industry.