The past few years have brought many challenges, and you have faced those difficulties head-on. Your hard work and dedication to the industry are inspiring. Your comradery with fellow members, willingness to help our communities and persistence in finding solutions to ever-present issues is commendable.

I think Henry Ford said it best: “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” The NCDU and its members are a prime example of working together in unity and with continued success.

In this issue, we are shining a spotlight on a few of our outstanding members who have gone above and beyond in both their business and personal lives: Hall of Fame Inductees Kirk Schneider and Jeff Wetzel, and TIME Dealer of the Year Nominee J. Blake Murdock. It is because of incredible members like these that the NCDU and our local communities continue to thrive.

We are also celebrating another successful Utah International Auto Expo. This year’s event was filled with anticipation and excitement as car enthusiasts and families enjoyed hundreds of new cars, trucks, crossovers, SUVs, EVs, hybrids, pre-production models and so much more! I want to thank all of the sponsors and members who attended.

The NCDU Annual Good Wheels Golf Tournament will be held in June. We hope you will join us for a day of fun and friendly competition as we “tee off” and raise money for a good cause.

On the legislative front, we are keeping a close eye on the FTC CARS Rule and will keep you up to date on what you need to know to stay compliant. We are also monitoring the current administration’s moves to ease off the throttle and relax EV mandates. As new information is made available, we will communicate that with you.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that this year is a big election year. It is more important than ever that we elect leaders that will support our industry. Taking time to do research on the candidates and asking thoughtful questions is more imperative than ever. I encourage you to donate to our PAC if you have not already. Monies raised through our PAC support candidates on both sides of the aisle that are business-friendly and support our industry.

As always, the NCDU stands ready to support and aid our dealers in running their dealerships, as we have in years past. Together, we make a difference, not just in our communities but in the lives of our employees, colleagues and our own.

I am grateful to be working so closely with so many accomplished, kind and caring individuals.

Thank you,
Craig Bickmore