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Auto Dealer Advisory Council
 

 
The Auto Dealer Advisory Council is a forum for our management and dealer customers.

Zurich integrates the Council into our formal and continuous planning process to accomplish corporate objectives and remain customer focused. This partnership requires the Council to solicit customer suggestions and provide advice in areas including: planning, marketing, pricing, underwriting, service and product development.


Dealer Advisory Council


Raymond L. Farabaugh (Ray), Chairman
    200 N. Green River Rd.
    Evansville, IN 47715
    Phone: 812-473-6503
    Fax: 812-473-6578

    Company Name
    D-Patrick, Inc.
    Position
    President
    Number of Dealerships With Ownership/Involvement 1

    In Business Since self - 1998, company - 1972
    Franchises
    Ford, Lincoln/Mercury, Nissan, Honda, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen, Jeep

    Industry Affiliations/Organizations
    BMW Regional Advisory Council, Jeep DAA Board
    Community Activities
    Southern Indiana Higher Education Board, Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra Board

    Educational Background
    University of Dayton - B.S.,
    University of Akron - M.S. Program,
    NADA Dealer Candidate Academy






Greg Cole
    2625 Atlanta Hwy.
    Athens, GA 30606
    Phone: 706-549-3512
    Fax: 706-543-1527

    Company Name
    Athens Chevrolet, Inc.
    Position
    Dealer Principal
    Number of Dealerships With
    Ownership/Involvement 5

    In Business Since
    self - 1983, company - 1995
    Franchises
    Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, GMC

    Industry Affiliations/Organizations
    General Motors National Dealer Council – Member, General Motors Minority Dealer Advisory Council – Dealer Co-chair

    Educational Background
    Southwest Missouri State
    NADA Dealer Academy





Bobby Kisselback
    2412 W Tennessee St.
    Tallahassee, FL 32304
    Phone: 843-208-1228
    Fax: 843-208-1220

    Company Name
    Saturn of Tallahassee
    Position
    President
    Number of Dealerships With
    Ownership/Involvement 8

    In Business Since
    self - 2005, company - 1987
    Franchises
    Saturn, Nissan, Infiniti, Porsche, Mazda, Jaguar, Hyundai, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Land Rover

    Industry Affiliations/Organizations
    NADA, FADA, SCADA

    Community Activities
    Many, including Breast Cancer Fundraising,
    Community Blood Drives, Junior Golf

    Educational Background
    State University of New York at Canton



Sean Lawley
    2900 Fry Blvd.
    Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
    Phone: 520-459-6028
    Fax: 520-417-9021

    Company Name
    Lawley Automotive Group
    Position
    Owner
    Number of Dealerships With
    Ownership/Involvement 9

    In Business Since
    self - 1989, company - 1995
    Franchises
    Buick, Pontiac, GMC, Hyundai, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Isuzu, Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Kia, Honda, Nissan

    Industry Affiliations/Organizations
    AADA, NADA, AIADA
    Community Activities
    Hospital board - Trustee,
    Chamber of Commerce - Member

    Educational Background
    High School




Saul Rosen
    7000 Grand Avenue
    Gurnee, IL 60031
    Phone: 847-856-8440
    Fax: 847-856-0997

    Company Name
    Rosen Motors Group
    Position
    President – Dealer Principal
    Number of Dealerships With
    Ownership/Involvement 8

    In Business Since
    self - 1979, company - 1989
    Franchises
    Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Hyundai, KIA,
    Lincoln-Mercury, Suzuki

    Industry Affiliations/Organizations
    Mazda National Dealer Council,
    Nissan National Dealer Council,
    Ford Motor Credit National Dealer Advisory Board

    Community Activities
    Lake County Society Against Sexual Abuse –
    Board Member

    Educational Background
    University of Illinois (Chicago) – B.S.
    Boston University – M.A.
    University of Chicago – M.B.A.





Collin Sewell
    2425 E. 8th St.
    Odessa, TX 79761
    Phone: 432-498-0130
    Fax: 432-498-0187

    Company Name
    The Sewell Family of Dealerships
    Position
    President
    Number of Dealerships With
    Ownership/Involvement 10

    In Business Since
    self - 1996, company - 1935
    Franchises
    Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep

    Community Activities
    The Education Foundation, Growing Leaders

    Educational Background
    Texas Christian University






Joseph A. Straub
    1130 West Broad St.
    Bethlehem, PA 18018
    Phone: 610-867-3793
    Fax: 610-997-3980

    Company Name
    Straub Chrysler Jeep, Straub Dodge
    Position
    President
    Number of Dealerships With
    Ownership/Involvement 2

    In Business Since
    self - 1974, company - 1986
    Franchises
    Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge

    Industry Affiliations/Organizations
    PAA - Legislative Committee, Greater Lehigh Valley Automobile Dealers Association - Executive Committee,
    Chrysler Jeep National Dealer Council - Philadelphia Chairman,
    Philadelphia Chrysler Jeep Ad Board - Executive Committee

    Community Activities
    Many Company Sponsorships
    Educational Background
    Some college




Matthew J. Tynan
    700 S. Havana St.
    Aurora, CO 80012
    Phone: 303-341-3224
    Fax: 303-341-3554

    Company Name
    Tynan’s Volkswagen, Inc.
    Position
    Corporate Secretary
    Number of Dealerships With
    Ownership/Involvement 4

    In Business Since
    self - 1994, company - 1963
    Franchises
    Volkswagen, Isuzu, Nissan, KIA, SAAB

    Industry Affiliations/Organizations
    Colorado Automobile Dealers Association, Legislative Affairs Committee

    Community Activities
    United Way – For The Love of Children Campaign, Catholic Foundation – Archdiocese of Northern Colorado
    Past Member – Bishop Machebeuf High School Board of Directors
    Past Member – Mount Saint Vincent Home Board of Directors – Development

    Educational Background
    Benedictine College (Kansas) B.A.
    Emporia State University (Kansas) - M.A.




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