Pub. 59 2018-2019 Issue 3

9 SPRING 2019 Brent Franks Named DFWNCDA President T he Dallas Fort Worth Metro- politan New Car Dealers As- sociation (DFW NCDA) and Chairman Jim Hardick are pleased to announce that C. Brent Franks has been named the new President of the DFW NCDA. Franks will take over the helm of the Association on March 18. Franks was formerly with CBS Television Stations and CBS Radio for 25 years. “We are thrilled that Brent accepted our offer,” said Hardick. “Brent has been a successful manager and sales professional and has developed strong business and personal relationships in Nor th Texas, many of which are with car dealers. He brings a wealth of marketing, leadership and management experience to the table. We are confident that Brent will be a valued asset to our Association for years to come.” Franks will join Imperium Public Affairs, David Garcia, Inc. and James Mathis, Inc. in the DFW NCDA’s lobbying effort in Austin. In addition, he will lead a staff of three in producing the DFWAuto Show (Dallas) and the DFW Auto Show Fort Worth. “I am excited to join this remarkable organization representing the stellar local auto dealers who provide tens of thousands of jobs to North Texas. Our dealers offer the best in class vehicles with the latest technologies – all of which can only be seen together at the upcoming Auto Shows in Dallas and Fort Worth,” said Franks.  The Dallas Fort Worth Metropolitan New Car Dealers Association (DFW NCDA) is a trade association that is comprised of approximately 200 franchised new car dealerships in 11NorthTexas counties that represent more than $10 billion in new and used car sales annually. The DFWNCDA serves both dealers and consumers through legislative issues, education and training, and community relations, with an emphasis on building a strong future for its dealer members and a rewarding shopping experience for their customers. The DFW Auto Show at the Dallas Convention Center and the DFW Auto Show in Fort Worth are two of the nation’s premier auto shows that are developed, presented and showcased by the DFWNCDA. Visit www.dfwncda.com for more information. 30% TAX CREDI T THIS YEAR ONLY This is the last year to install solar panels with a 30% federal tax credit. Schedule your project before time runs out.