New VP of member services joins AIADA - Professional Carwashing & Detailing

New VP of member services joins AIADA

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Dan Barson was vice president of membership and industry relations at AIADA from 1993 to 2001.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) has added Dan Barson as vice president of member services, according to a press release.

“Barson will oversee the growth and development of AIADA's member services department,” noted the release. The department currently includes ten corporate partners that provide members with discounts and services.

Before accepting the new position, Barson worked as director of dealer consignment at Dealertrack Technologies, stated the release. He has also worked with ADEA KAR Auction Services as dealer consignment director of strategic partnerships and services.

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Barson was also vice president of membership and industry relations at AIADA from 1993 to 2001, reported the release.

“We are very pleased to welcome Dan Barson to the AIADA team once again,” said AIADA President Cody Lusk in the release. “His experience in business development and management in the auto industry will be an impressive asset to AIADA's Member Services program.”

Click here to read the entire release.

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