David Parkhill is President and CEO of Sullivan-Parkhill Holdings, Inc., consisting of Sullivan-Parkhill Automotive, Inc. Chevrolet and Cadillac and Sullivan-Parkhill Imports, Inc. Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and Sprinter, located in Champaign, IL. He was elected the 2023 Chairman of the Board of the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association during its annual meeting for the election of officers held in November. Previously, David served as IADA Vice Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary.
After a short banking career, David entered the automobile business in 1991. His father, Bergen Parkhill, was the IADA Chairman in 1989 and was always a great supporter and asset to the Illinois dealership industry. Sullivan-Parkhill Holdings is celebrating their 100th year in the automobile business from 1923 -2023.
David has served on the boards of the Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club, The Community Foundation of East Central Illinois and the Champaign Country Club. He is a founding member and chair of NCM 20 Group MB6, and former chair of NADA 20 Group GC06
He is married to his wife Katie of 34 years, and has a son Joseph, daughter Rachel and grandson Brodie.
On behalf of our IADA membership, we congratulate David Parkhill on his election, and we look forward to working with him as your 2023 IADA Board Chairman.
2023 OFFICERS AND NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Serving as IADA Officers with IADA Board Chairman David Parkhill is Vice Chairman, John Alfirevich, Apple Chevrolet, Tinley Park, and Jamie Auffenberg, Auffenberg Auto Group, Shiloh, as the Treasurer/Secretary.
We also welcome Jim Leichter, Biggers Auto Group, Elgin, who was newly elected to the IADA Board of Directors, representing District 2.
On behalf of the IADA Board of Directors and Staff, we offer our congratulations and gratitude to Past Chairman, Sean Grant, Landmark Automotive Group, Springfield, for his dedication, service and leadership to IADA during his term as Chairman in 2022.
Under his leadership, IADA enjoyed a successful year for dealers at the state capitol.
IADA PREPARING TO FILE APPEAL IN DIRECT SALE LAWSUIT
The IADA Executive Committee met with outside counsel and has decided to appeal Judge Atkins’ order dismissing the dealer lawsuit challenging the Secretary of State’s decision to issue dealer licenses to motor vehicle manufacturers Rivian Automotive and Lucid Motors. IADA’s statement about the appeal is below.
The Illinois Automobile Dealers Association (IADA) stands strongly with consumers and plans to appeal a recent Cook County Circuit Court judge’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit that would enforce existing state laws regulating automobile sales.
In 2021, the IADA, along with CATA, the Peoria Metro New Car Dealers Association, the Illinois Motorcycle Dealers Association, and over 300 Illinois dealers, sued the Illinois Secretary of State, Rivian, and Lucid asking that unregulated sales of new cars be prohibited. “This disappointing ruling is a blow to car buyers throughout the state,” said Joe McMahon, Executive Director of the IADA. “For decades, Illinois law has required new vehicle sales be conducted by licensed franchised dealers, not directly by manufacturers.”
The 700 new car dealers operating 2,300 franchises across Illinois maintain service centers, handle recalls, generate millions of dollars in economic development and increase competition, lowering the price for the consumer. Direct sales from manufacturers result in a monopoly that offers no price benefit.
The bottom line is that Illinois franchise dealers are long established members of the community that advocate for buyers when manufacturers make mistakes. Allowing manufacturers to sell directly to consumers sets a dangerous precedent and the IADA will continue to fight to protect Illinois consumers and dealers.
VOLKSWAGEN CHALLENGES WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT LAW
Volkswagen Group of America recently sued Illinois Secretary of State, Jesse White, the members of the Illinois Motor Vehicle Review Board, and Illinois Attorney General, Kwame Raoul in federal court, challenging the time allowances included in Warranty Reimbursement law that took effect on January 1, 2022. The lawsuit alleges violations of the Takings Clause, the Commerce Clause, the Due Process Claus, the Equal Protection Clause, and the Commerce Clause of the Federal and State Constitutions as well as Free Speech provisions of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the Illinois Constitution. IADA staff is reviewing Volkswagen’s complaint. Please feel free to contact the IADA office if you have any questions.
PRESIDENT'S CLUB REACHES MILESTONE 50 IADA DEALERS
With the grassroots efforts of Jamie Auffenberg, Auffenberg Auto Group, Shiloh, IADA has reached a milestone mark of 50 President’s Club Members. IADA extends our thanks to our President's Club members and we encourage all dealers to become more involved in our state and federal grassroots advocacy efforts.
On behalf of IADA, as Jamie Auffenberg passed the torch at the end of 2022, we thank him for his outstanding contributions. He has served as the Illinois representative on the NADA board since 2010. In addition, Jamie serves on the IADA Executive Committee and is the current Secretary/Treasurer. He has also been a past chairman of the American International Automobile Dealers' Association (AIADA) and has been a President's Club member of the NADA PAC for the past 25 years.
IADA-CVR ADDS GREAT EXPERIENCE TO IL MANAGEMENT TEAM
We are excited to welcome Chris Pellegrino to our IADA family! Chris has joined CVR as our new State Manager of Illinois. Chris comes to us with over 15 years of progressive management experience, and he has a history of leading strong client partnerships and achieving operational objectives while developing and mentoring his team. We look forward to working closely with him and achieving all our 2023 goals!
IRS GUIDANCE ON EV TAX CREDITS
The IRS recently released guidance on changes to the Electric Vehicle Tax Credit from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Included in the guidance is:
The NADA has additional information about the EV tax credits on its NADA/ATD EV incentives webpage which also links to a recording of the December 27, 2022, NADA/ATD Webinar on these tax credits.
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