Pub. 60 2019-2020 Issue 2

31 WINTER 2019 lunch at Fogo de Chao that was another “wow” moment for the members of this outstanding young dealer organization. The Gullo family of Conroe and the Woodlands has sev- eral young dealers in TDA, including Brett and Anthony Rodriguez, who helped their grandfather, Tony Gullo, Sr. provide a spectacular evening at the Gullo car museum and former family homestead in nearby Magnolia, Texas. The old homeplace of the Gullo’s has been converted into a family museum filled with classic cars and furnishings from a bygone era. Located in Tony and Dolly Gullo’s home- town of Magnolia, the beautiful grounds of the home are decorated for the holiday season, much like Times Square in New York, in a manner that must be seen to be believed. Tony Sr., andhis family share this remarkable homewith school groups, charities, and friends in the same generousmanner that they hostChristmas forKids at their dealership inConroe every year, a time when they share gifts, Christmas dinner and cash with deserving local families. Tony Sr., Brett, and Anthony gave the Dealer Academy members an evening that they will never forget, just another example of the generosity of Texas dealers that is unequaled and truly from the heart. TDA Chairman W.B. Cavender and Trustee Tim Cren- welge capped off a very productive year for the TADA young dealers. They continue to provide outstanding curriculum and bring on new members to the organization, which is remarkable when you consider that 2020 will mark the 10th anniversary of this elite group of dealers who are truly the future of the Texas automobile industry. TADA Vice President for Dealer Services, Kathy Sims, never fails to provide the ultimate meeting experience for TDA members. Kathy works year-round with Tim and W.B. to create the training and networking experience that will take these impressive young dealers to a successful future in this great industry. To learn more about Texas Dealer Academy, please contact Kathy Sims at ksims@tada.org or by phone at 512-583-7911. 