Our founders (seated front row, l-r): Hamp Gossom (Metaire, Louisiana), Richard Kronman (Inglewood, CA), Horace K. Sowles, Jr. (Portland, ME), David H. Gezon (Grand Rapids, MI), Bob Miller (Austin, TX), John Sadler (Vincennes, IN). (standing, l-r): William Wuesthoff (Milwaukee, WI), Heyward Allen (Athens, GA), Jack F. Pickrel (Dayton, OH), Fred E. Angle (N. Kansas City, MO), Malcolm S. Pray, Jr. (Greenwich, CT), Joseph Moore (Philadelphia, PA), Sam Trovale (representing Richard L. Niello of Sacramento, CA), James Harger (Somerville, NJ), and William Crane (Renton, WA) A history of fighting for our industry

Established in 1970, AIADA is and continues to be the only association whose sole purpose is to represent America's 11,000 international nameplate automobile franchises.

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By the dealer for the dealer

Our Board of Directors is composed of dealers, each representing a certain international linemake or at-large seat. Our officers serve on the association's Executive Committee.

Our Chairman
Wisconsin Auto Dealer Russ Darrow heads AIADA in 2009.


Our Immediate Past Chairman
Jim Hudson led AIADA successfully through a challenging 2008.