Leadership Focused on Driving Success for Virginia Dealers

Greetings Dealer Operators and VIADA Members,

I am both honored and humbled to have been elected as President of the Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association for the 2025–2026 term. To serve in this position, one previously held by so many great leaders who have built VIADA into what it is today, is a privilege I do not take lightly. Their legacy sets a powerful example, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to follow in their footsteps.

This year, while working closely with our incredible VIADA home office team in Richmond, I will be focusing on several key priorities to further our association and strengthen our industry.

I plan to continue the outstanding work of my predecessor, Donald Sullivan Jr., and the entire VIADA team by engaging with our government relations committee and PAC to ensure our voices are heard on the most critical issues in both Richmond and Washington, D.C.

Our calendar for district meetings is now available, and I am fully committed to attending a meeting in every single district across our beautiful Commonwealth. I also look forward to meeting and welcoming new dealer-operators participating in our Dealer Operator courses.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping host and support several successful events for VIADA, and I intend to continue doing so during my term.

Together, our Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and District Officers will remain focused on one clear goal: to grow our association by providing continuous training, resources, and support to our members.

I want to thank everyone who makes this association what it is: the dedicated VIADA staff, our Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Charity Fund, our past presidents, board members, Dealer members, and our valued industry partners. Your commitment and passion are the foundation of our success.

Together, we will make VIADA’s 65th year the best one yet.

With gratitude,

JoeAnthony Ramon, President, VIADA
Virginia Auto & Truck