Pub. 63 2022-2023 Issue 4

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In an interconnected world driven by technology, the battle against cyberthreats is intensifying. With our increasing reliance on technology, businesses must adopt robust cybersecurity practices to protect sensitive data and ensure the continuity of their operations. The Ransomware Saga Ransomware attacks, in particular, have emerged as a significant threat to the automotive industry. In the

Texas Dealer Academy The Texas Dealer Academy held their Summer Meeting at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country on June 11-13. It was fun for the whole family! For more information on the Texas Dealer Academy, contact Kathy Sims at ksims@tada.org.

Bennie Walter Bock, IISeguin Motor CompanyMay 17,1942-June 29, 2022 Frank BoggusBoggus MotorsTADA LegendAug. 16, 1928-Feb. 4, 2023 Bill DeffebachUnited Auto GroupFeb. 2, 1931-April 11, 2022 Larry HallLawrence Hall ChevroletBuick GMC CadillacOct. 29, 1952-July 25, 2022 Marlin Ray Jones, Jr.Ray Jones ChevroletAug. 6, 1942-Dec. 11, 2022 Leo “Lee” MaasClassic BMWSept. 30, 1930-March 7, 2023 Billy Joe

Cavender Auto Family — Making Kindness Happen Cavender Toyota’s Fixed Operations Director, Marshall King, connected with two San Antonio High School instructors of their respective automotive technology programs and coordinated donations of Hunter tire changing machines that had been replaced with newer model machinery. McCollum High School’s Mike Martinez shared pictures of his students showing

The TADA Legends recognizes those dealers who have created a body of work in the industry and community that sets them apart from all others. It is a distinction for those who have achieved at the highest level of the automotive field and who represent the best of the best, whether it be as a

Introduction by TADA Chair-Elect Bryan Case. Each year at this meeting, we honor a member of the TADA Board of Directors who has made a significant contribution to the success of TADA. The recognition is the Walter B. Wainwright Key Director Award, named for the revered former leader of the Houston Automobile Dealers Association. This

In the summer of 2021, the Sasquatch Off-Road Adventure Club (SORAC) was founded by three friends: Neal Slaten, President of Tipton Ford Lincoln; Ronnie Coats, Director of Fixed Operations of Tipton Ford Lincoln; and Ray Mitchum, Commercial & Government Sales Manager of Tipton Ford Lincoln. For years, Ronnie and Ray had been members of a