PRESIDENT

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

As a recent college graduate, I know firsthand how life‑changing internships, scholarships, and mentors can be. Serving as Program Coordinator for the CNCDA Foundation allows me to pay that experience forward by connecting students to real‑world opportunities across California.

Nothing beats handing a student a scholarship check or watching a dealership manager shake hands with someone who just landed their first paid position. Helping students chase their dreams while closing the talent gap our industry faces is a full‑circle moment for me—a chance to return the support that got me where I am today.

PROGRAM MANAGER

“15 years in youth development, program building, and partnerships… and I’ve never seen anything like what the CNCDA Foundation is doing for young people. The way we connect students to real opportunities and real people who can launch them into this industry is unmatched.

So, what’s my why? It’s simple and deep all at once:

I get to impact the future today.

These students are tomorrow’s techs, service managers, dealers, and OEM leaders and I get the privilege of pouring into them now so they’re ready for what’s next.

Crazy? 🤷🏿‍♂️ Maybe. Fulfilling? 1000%

FUND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

“Growing up around the automotive industry, I naturally found myself taking on various roles in the dealership world. Over time, I landed in the service department as a Service Advisor, eventually becoming an Assistant Service Manager—and that’s where I found my calling. It was in that fast-paced, team-driven environment that I honed my communication skills, embraced collaboration, and learned to think operationally. I realized quickly: my work didn’t just affect my role—it impacted an entire network of people counting on me to perform at my best.

After the birth of my fourth child, I stepped away from the dealership—though not too far. For the next 20 years, I raised my family while staying close to the industry, supporting dealers through finance and digital marketing services. I watched, with pride, as former coworkers—now lifelong friends—rose through the ranks to become service managers, sales managers, and dealer principals.”