Dear Dealer Members,

I’d like to join the entire San Diego County dealer community in wishing a heartfelt congratulations to this year’s TIME Dealer of the Year award nominee, Gary Kaminsky. Gary developed a passion for the automotive retail business and an appreciation for hard work from his mother and father, both of whom were mentors who inspired him during his early career. 

Gary continues his family legacy as one of the co-owners of K Motors, which includes Toyota of El Cajon, Honda of El Cajon and Puente Hills Toyota, as well as Toyota Certified Center of Santee and Honda Service Center of Santee. I hope you’ll take a few minutes to read about Gary and his contributions as both a dealer and a member of the community. Congratulations on this prestigious honor, Gary!

I’d also like to thank all the dealers once again who donated to the NCDA PAC to support the association’s efforts. Those contributions were put to good use during the November election to help defeat the San Diego City and County sales tax increase ballot measures, which would have added hundreds of dollars to the total cost of new and used vehicle purchases locally. 

On a similar note, thank you to each of you who completed the Economic Impact Report survey. The yearly Economic Impact Report is a powerhouse for advocacy efforts, showcasing the vital contributions of franchised new car dealers across San Diego County and throughout California. This report amplifies your positive impact, demonstrating franchised dealers’ essential role in California’s economic success.

Looking ahead, I want to encourage each of you to join us for the 2025 NCDA Golf Tournament + Annual Meeting & Luncheon, which takes place Wednesday, May 7, at the Maderas Golf Club in Poway. It’s the most anticipated dealer networking event of the year, and even if you’re not a golfer, you’ll enjoy spending time with fellow dealers and all of the media and support organizations that enrich the retail automotive business during the luncheon. Registration information will appear in your inboxes soon.

Sincerely,
John Segal