Craig Amelung, general manager of Manheim’s Mid-Atlantic Market Center, was elected president of the Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association (VIADA) for 2022-23 at last month’s annual convention in Roanoke. He will direct the activities of the 1,100-member VIADA and support its staff as they inform, educate and represent independent dealers throughout the Commonwealth.
A 30-year veteran of the automotive industry and leader in auto auction management, Amelung is responsible for leading the collaboration of shared resources and support functions among Manheim Baltimore-Washington, Manheim Fredericksburg and Manheim Harrisonburg to deliver the services clients need to achieve their business goals. Previous roles include senior director of operations support where he managed training and support for all of Manheim’s North American operating locations and director of best practices where he led the company’s efforts to standardize processes and procedures throughout the country. In addition to VIADA, Amelung is also serving as vice president of the National Auto Auction Association for its 2022-2023 term.
“Craig Amelung has been a valuable part of our association for nearly 20 years, serving at both the local and state level, and we are excited to welcome him as VIADA president for 2022-2023,” said Executive Director Alvin E. Melendez, CMD. “The wealth of experiences and new perspectives that Craig brings are incredible. I know we will be stronger and even more united under his leadership. Thank you Cox Automotive for lending us one of your best.”
VIADA is making history as both an industry partner and dealer operator are leading the organization this year with Don Sullivan Sr. of Sullivan Auto Trading, Inc. serving as chairman of the board. Others serving with Amelung are President-Elect Donald Sullivan, Jr. of Sullivan Auto Trading, Inc.; Vice President Matt McMurray, CMD, of Campus Automotive; Vice President JoeAnthony Ramon of Virginia Auto & Truck; Vice President Lee ‘Eddie’ Haley of Route 11 Valley Auto Sales; Secretary Melinda Anderson of Top Tier Motors LLC; and Treasurer Mack Bahri of Mack1Motors.
For more information, visit https://viada.org/.
