Colorado Automobile Dealers Association removes Tim Jackson as its head.

1 Apr 2023

Tim Jackson was regarded as the main spokesperson for Colorado's car sector during his 18-year tenure as the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association CEO.

CADA broke the news on Friday morning that it has terminated its relationship with Jackson and has put Matthew Groves in charge as interim CEO with immediate effect. This move comes merely 12 days before the upcoming Denver Auto Show, which is scheduled to return to the Colorado Convention Center for the first time since 2019.

The attorney, Groves, began working at CADA in September 2017. He mentioned that the decision to dismiss someone was made during a recent meeting between Jackson and the CADA board of directors, but he was not present for those discussions.

Groves remarked that he comprehends that Jackson has some grand schemes. Groves also stated that Jackson is the one who employed him and guided him in his career.

CADA praised Jackson for his admirable leadership during tough times, such as the 2008 to 2010 Great Recession and the merger with the Metro Denver Automobile Dealers Association. He also steered the group through a prolonged period of growth in the 2010s, which was the longest in its 121-year history. Additionally, Jackson successfully guided the group through pandemic-related obstacles, such as limited access to showrooms and serious inventory shortages due to supply-chain problems, particularly with computer chips.

During his time as the CEO of the auto association, Jackson introduced numerous projects. One of these was the Clear the Air Foundation which aimed to enhance the quality of air by removing 6,000 older vehicles from the streets. Additionally, he established two other events - the Green Car Parade and the Innovative Dealer Summit. Lastly, he initiated the Colorado Automotive Hall of Fame which is set to welcome him as its latest inductee later in the year.

In 1997, Jackson came to the state and started working as a representative for the industry. He played a key role in getting over twenty-five major amendments made to Colorado's Motor Vehicle Franchise Law. During the years between 2011 and 2018, CADA attempted to pass almost all their proposed bills, which ultimately received strong approval from both parties in the government.

However, he expanded his social circle by engaging with various groups in Denver such as those in politics, media and nonprofit organizations. Additionally, he is a passionate cyclist and rides between 3,000 to 4,000 miles annually, as revealed in an interview with Westword. Unfortunately, Jackson faced a major setback when he got into a biking accident last year, causing him to take a hiatus from work to recuperate.

Jackson, who is a pilot for commercial purposes, was able to survive a plane crash back in 1985. He was on his way on Colorado 82 when he came across the tragic accident that took place in 2001. A Gulfstream III crashed down on Aspen's Sandy Field resulting in the death of 18 individuals.

According to Groves, CADA was established with the purpose of hosting a fantastic occasion at the 2023 Denver Auto Show even in light of Jackson's exit.

He said that we are making progress to smoothly move back to the Colorado Convention Center.