NADA Executive Staff

As Senior Vice President of Meetings, Conventions, and Expositions for the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), Melissa Wolpert, CMP, leads the planning, production, and execution of the annual NADA Show—the largest event in the U.S. auto industry. Additionally, she oversees the American Truck Dealers Show, NADA’s annual legislative conference, two major industry forums, and numerous board and committee meetings.

Since joining NADA in 2008, Wolpert has progressed from Senior Director of Convention Services and Operations to her current executive role. With over 25 years of experience in the meetings and conventions industry, she has managed major trade shows for the National Association of Convenience Stores, the Synthetic Organic Manufacturers Association, the American Association of School Administrators, and the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Wolpert’s industry influence extends beyond NADA. She serves on the New Orleans Client Advisory Board and the Center for Exhibition Industry Research Council, contributing to the broader exhibition and meetings sector.

A Certified Meeting Professional, Wolpert holds a bachelor's degree in Marketing from Radford University. Her extensive expertise and leadership continue to drive the success and growth of NADA's premier events.