2026 Pub. 4 Issue 3

July 1, 2026, marked an important milestone for the Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) and the state’s automotive industry: the 5th anniversary of “Operation 47” and the enactment of House Bill 746, one of MADA’s most important legislative achievements to date.

Michael Joe Cannon, owner of Cannon Motor Company, has been re-elected to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Board of Directors, …

For Jordan Stevens, a summer job between college semesters unexpectedly became a 22-year career in the automotive industry — and a path toward leading his family’s dealership into its next generation. More than two decades ago, Jordan began working in the parts department at the family business in Tupelo, Mississippi. At the time, he had

MADA was pleased to welcome Congressman Michael Guest to its Jackson headquarters for an in-depth legislative briefing and discussion on key issues impacting franchised automobile dealers across Mississippi.

In automotive mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the difference between a good deal and a great one often comes down to uncovering hidden profit.

The 2026 Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee Car and Truck Dealers Tri-State Convention was one for the history books. Held June 21-24 at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa…

Board of Directors Phil MooreChairman Drew DePriestChairman-Elect Cannon KirkSecretary Treasurer Jeff SmithPast Chairman Michael Joe CannonNADA Director Northern District Tab Bennett Michelle Chapman Jeff Field Central District Mike Gregory Lauren Wilson Reeves John Scarbrough Southern District Bo Mandal Alton Pierce Jared Waldrop

It is a true honor to step into the role of chairman of the Board for the Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association.