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Roger Keller: A Steady Hand, Relentless Work Ethic, and a Commitment to Communities
Meet Roger Keller, VADA’s 2025-26 chairman and a true industry veteran. Discover how his decades of experience and commitment to his community have shaped him into a unique leader in the automotive world.
VADA Live S1:E30 – Leadership, Legacy, and the Road Ahead with Roger Keller, VADA’s 2025-26 Chairman
In this episode, we sat down with Roger Keller, the incoming Board Chair for VADA, to learn more about his experience with VADA, and how his vision for the future of automotive will fuel his decisions as Chairman for the year ahead. As the only Chairman to have been at the helm of two automobile associations (his other being Indiana), Roger brings insight to supporting the industry and provides key takeaways for VA dealers in the rapidly changing retail auto landscape.
VADA Live S1:E28 – The Importance of Retail Auto in Virginia with Speaker of the House Don Scott
Join Dan Carrigan for an insightful conversation with Virginia’s Speaker of the House, Don Scott. Speaker Scott shares his unique perspective on the vital role the automotive industry plays in the Commonwealth, highlighting how Virginia’s pro-business climate supports over 60,000 strong jobs across sales, service, and fixed operations. He passionately discusses the critical importance of the franchise model in protecting consumers and fostering deep community ties, drawing from his own experiences as both a lawmaker and a car consumer.
VADA Live S1:E27 – Talking Perspective with H. Carter Myers III
H. Carter Myers III, a 60-year veteran of the auto industry and leader of the century-old Carter Myers dealership group, joins VADA Live to share his unparalleled perspective. Drawing from a career that includes serving as VADA Chair and being named Dealer of the Year, Mr. Myers discusses how to stay on the leading edge of retail auto. He explores the importance of industry associations, the unique tradition of sharing ideas, and the foundational advice on leadership and customer focus that has stood the test of time.
VADA Live S1:E29 – Modernizing the DMV with Commissioner Dr. Gerald Lackey, Ph.D.
Join Jeff Kelley from VADA Live for a conversation with Dr. Gerald Lackey, Commissioner of the Virginia DMV. With two and a half years at the helm, Commissioner Lackey shares his transformative vision, bringing a fresh, energetic approach from the private sector to public service. More critically for dealers, Dr. Lackey details the ambitious multi-year journey towards a fully digital, electronic titling process and how his unique “in the weeds” leadership style, including time spent in dealerships, is shaping a more responsive and partner-focused DMV.
Barrie: A 2025 Compliance Quiz
Test your dealership’s compliance knowledge with this quiz covering sales, advertising, employment, and general operations.
Dealers Shifting Gears for Good: June
Virginia’s auto dealers aren’t just selling cars; they’re investing in the Commonwealth. Every month, we’re highlighting the positive impact auto dealers are making in their communities. From charitable giving to
Greenfield outlines future of automotive retail
In his third straight appearance at a VADA Annual Convention, industry watcher and investor Steve Greenfield laid out his vision – backed up by facts – on the future of the industry.
VADA Live S1:E25 – Walk and Talk with VADA’25 Convention Speaker Kevin Eastman
Kevin Eastman served as Assistant Coach to Head Coach Doc Rivers for nine years with the Boston Celtics (winning the NBA World Championship) and four years with the Los Angeles Clippers. He also served as Vice President of Basketball Operations for the Clippers. For over 10 years he worked with Nike as the national director of Nike’s skill development programs for elite high school and college players. Through his corporate and sports team speaking (sharing with over 70 audiences/year) and his website (kevineastman.net), Kevin inspires corporate audiences, teams and coaches to be the best they can be in their careers and lives. He is recognized as an engaging and thoughtful speaker speaking to leadership teams, sales teams, and entire organizations as well as one of the best basketball clinicians in the U.S. and internationally.