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.

Emily Beck: Time 2026 Dealer of the Year for Virginia

October 15, 2025 TIME and Ally Financial honor Front Royal dealer Emily Marlow Beck wins national recognition for community service and industry achievements Virginia’s Emily Marlow Beck, president of Marlow Motor Company, was announced today by TIME as one of the 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year award nominees. She is the first woman since

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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.

Combating Dealership Fraud in 2025

Zero surprise that fraud is on the rise. Here’s the latest data — and how Virginia dealers can protect themselves against cybercriminals.

If ICE Comes Knocking

If ICE shows up at your dealership door, here’s what to do — and how to prepare. From our partners at SESCO.