Pub. 1 2019-20 Issue 1

http://wvcar.com 30 WVADA Moderate discussions Forming a strong consensus around planning priorities requires that all voices are heard. This requires that participants advocate for their opinions. It is difficult to argue about a topic and encourage alternative views at the same time. A facilitator as a neutral party can moderate the discussion of critical issues and ensure that ev- eryone has a voice. Raising the difficult question In every organization, there are questions that are difficult for owners or managers to raise. Failing to ask and answer the difficult questions can serious- ly limit the usefulness of the planning process. An outside facilitator can often raise the diffi- cult question without creating hard feelings that might impact the working relationships between members of the planning group. Outside point of view In a successful planning process, the owners and management must move beyond their day- to-day perspectives. However, immersion in the daily challenges of running a successful business limits our ability to see new ways of looking at issues. An outside facilitator can often offer suggestions that help the group explore new alternatives. Take a fresh look Take a fresh look at planning. When done well, it can make leading a successful business much easier and more enjoyable. t Mark Mangano is Counsel with Jackson Kelly PLLC. Mark is an attorney focusing on strategic planning and business regulato- ry issues. He has 26 years of ex- perience as the CEO and owner of a community bank, as well as operating a family automobile dealership. mark.mangano@ jacksonkelly.com . 304-284-4104 Elizabeth Osenton Lord is a member of Jackson Kelly PLLC where she focuses on advising both small and large businesses in structuring business trans- actions and advising them on general business, corporate, and commercial law matters. She has been counsel to the West Virginia Automobile Dealers Association since 2001. elord@jacksonkelly.com. 304-340-1390 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chris Miller Chairman Dutch Miller Auto Group Robin Blankenship Immediate Past Chair I-77 Auto Group Wally Thornhill NADA PAC Chair Thornhill Auto Group Nick Green WV Car Chair Harry Green Chevrolet Nissan Richard Stephens NADA Director Stephens Auto Center Mike Matheny Exclusive Truck Dealer Matheny Motor Truck Co T. R. Hathaway Vice Chair Superior Toyota Hyundai Roberta Olejasz Sec-Tres Bob Robinson Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac Suzanne Persinger District 5 Director Moses Honda Volkswagen Tim Matheny District 5 Director Matheny Freightliner Nick Green District 2 Director Harry Green Chevrolet Nissan Jason Minsker District 2 Director Buckhannon Toyota Austen Weimer District 3 Director Weimer Auto Group Fred Timbrook District 3 Director Timbrook Ford & Chevrolet Dennis Sheets District 6 Director Sheets Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, LLC Steve Talbott District 6 Director Greenbrier Ford & Chevrolet Don Warner District 4 Director Warner Kia Paul Astorg District 4 Director Astorg Motor Company Ginger Fato District 1 Director Straub Automotive Group Robert Hunnell District 1 Director Auto Choice DIRECTOR AT LARGE Rodney Lerose II Director At Large Midstate Automotive/ Northside Charles Rashid Director At Large Charleston Mitsubishi Matt Jenkins Director At Large Jenkins Subaru Hyundai