South Dakota Auto Dealers Association

03/17/2026

Thank you Dealer Merchant Services for committing to a Diamond Sponsorship at the 2026 SDADA Convention!

03/17/2026

Happy Birthday to Patty Hinz, Office Manager for SDADA! 🎉
Her creativity, kindness, and fun energy make working next to her a lot of fun.
She has a way of bringing ideas to life while also making everyone around you feel supported and appreciated—and that’s something really special.

Wishing Patty a day full of laughter and a year ahead filled with exciting opportunities. Enjoy your day! 🎂

02/25/2026

Thank you to Reynolds and Reynolds for Committing to a Platinum sponsorship for the 2026 SDADA Convention!

02/24/2026

We truly appreciate the connection you’ve built with the auto tech students. Our industry needs talented young people like them — and they’re fortunate to have an instructor like you who inspires them to thrive and succeed.

Please help us congratulate Rickie McCaulsky, Automotive and Diesel Mechanics Instructor at the CTE Academy, who was named the 38th Annual Dr. John W. Harris Teacher of the Year tonight! 🥳

Now in his 14th year with the Sioux Falls School District and a 24-year U.S. Army veteran, Rickie is celebrated for creating a hands-on, high-expectation classroom where students rebuild engines, solve real-world problems, and gain the confidence needed to succeed in the automotive industry.

Congratulations, Mr. McCaulsky! 👏

02/19/2026

Thank you Vitu Platform for committing to a Platinum Sponsorship for the 2026 SDADA Convention.

Our annual convention would not be possible without you and sponsors like you.

02/17/2026

SDADA President Christine Erickson joined members Dave H. Billion, Jim Lake, Tyler Swanger, and several other South Dakota business leaders for a roundtable discussion with Senator Thune to talk about the Working Families Tax Cuts and their impact on businesses and consumers across our state.

Thank you to SD Retailers for organizing.

02/11/2026

Thank you Dealer Merchant Services for Committing as a Diamond Sponsor for the 2026 SDADA Convention April 22 - 24! These events would not be possible without awesome sponsors like you!

Registration and sponsorship opportunities are still available on our website! https://www.sdautodealer.com

02/07/2026

Just wrapped up an incredible few days at the NADA Show in Las Vegas!

It was great to connect with dealers from across the country, hear directly from industry leaders, and dig into the latest insights shaping the future of automotive retail. From workforce challenges to technology, compliance, and advocacy, the conversations reinforced how important it is that South Dakota dealers stay informed, connected, and represented.

A special congratulations to Steve Beck, recognized as South Dakota Time Dealer of the Year—a well-deserved honor and a great moment for our state and our dealer community 👏

I’m proud to bring these ideas and best practices back to our members and continue the work of supporting strong, successful dealerships across South Dakota. Thank you to everyone who took the time to connect and collaborate—our industry is strongest when we learn from each other.

02/05/2026

We want to highlight the Sponsors who make our SDADA Convention possible. TrueCar has been a great supporter of the SDADA and have committed to a Diamond Sponsorship for the 2026 Annual Convention! Thank you TrueCar.

02/05/2026

Way to represent South Dakota Steve! We wish you the best.

02/05/2026

We wish you the best Steve Beck, Beck Motor Company ~ Way to make South Dakota proud!

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