TIME Dealer of the Year Unveiled at NADA

The 2013 TIME Dealer of the Year was announced by TIME and Ally Financial Saturday at the NADA Convention & Expo on Saturday, and taking this year’s honors is Michael Alford, president of Marine Chevrolet Cadillac in Jacksonville, N.C.

The winners and finalists were announced byTim Russi, Ally president of Auto Finance, and Brad Young, chief marketing officer forTIME, at NADA’s formal opening ceremony.

“So many dealers are heroes in their communities because of their commitment to local charitable causes, and we are proud to support the work they do,” said Russi. “Ally has provided more than 100 grants to nonprofit organizations in connection with TIME Dealer of the Year, and we are pleased to recognize 2013 winner Michael Alford, as well as the three finalists, for the extraordinary efforts they have put forth in their communities.”

Regional finalists were: Dominick Carbone, director of the Carbone Auto Group in Utica, N.Y.; Sam Mansker, president of Olathe Ford Lincoln in Olathe, Kan.; Bill McCurley, chief executive officer of McCurley Integrity Dealerships.

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