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Gary Gilchrist

2024 NADA Chairman
Industry Relations Chevrolet Liaison

Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc.
6014 South Tacoma Way
Tacoma, WA 98409
www.gilchristauto.com

FRANCHISES

Chevrolet, Buick, GMC

Gary Gilchrist is president of Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc. in Tacoma, Wash. He started in the automotive business in 1977 selling cars in Tacoma after graduating from college. Gilchrist is 2024 chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association and represents Washington's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors. (Term: January 2017-February 2026)

Industry Service

Washington State Auto Dealers Executive Committee, present
Chairperson, Seattle International Auto Show, 2015-2016
Board member, Chevrolet LMA, present
President, Washington State Auto Dealers Association, 2014-2015
Chairperson, Washington State Auto Dealer Insurance Trust, 2003-2007
Secretary/Treasurer, Buick GMA LMA, 2010-2012

Community Service

Member, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Parish, Tacoma, Wash.
Various positions, University Place School District Bond Levy Campaigns, 2000-2011
Board member, Tacoma Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, 2006-2009

Awards

University Place School District Community Leadership Award, 2010
TIME Dealer of the Year Award winner, Washington state, 2007
Washington State Auto Dealers Association Dealer of the Year Award, 2016

Education

Bachelor's degree, Washington State University, Pullman, Wash.
General Motors University of Automobile Management