Hendersonville Dealer Randy Hunter To Lead NCADA In 2024-2025
(RALEIGH, NC – July 25, 2024) – The North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association is pleased to announce the election of Mr. Randy Hunter, with Hunter Corporation in Hendersonville, NC, as the association’s 2024-2025 Chairman of the Board. Hunter brings extensive experience and dedication to the role, continuing NCADA’s mission to support and advance the interests of franchised automobile, truck, and RV dealers and their customers throughout the state.
Hunter is the former Chairman of the Hunter Corporation’s Board of Directors and is currently the company’s Chief People Officer and Vice President. A graduate of East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Hunter is also a graduate of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Dealer Academy.
Beginning his career with Hunter Corporation in 1984, Hunter has served in all departments of the company and has held several positions in the company’s automobile dealerships throughout the years, including sales representative, service writer, finance manager, new and used car manager, and general sales manager.
Hunter is also the immediate past Chairman of the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, and currently serves on the Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County Executive Board and the Pardee Hospital Foundation Board. He is married to Alice Hunter, and they have three children, David Hunter and Harrison Hunter, who work for Hunter Automotive Group, and Bailey Williamson, along with two grandchildren. Hunter and his wife are both active members of Saint James Episcopal Church in Hendersonville.
John Policastro, President and CEO of NCADA, expressed his enthusiasm for Hunter’s appointment: “We are honored to welcome Randy Hunter as our new chairman. His deep understanding of our industry and commitment to our members will certainly advance our industry this year. Building on the success of NCADA’s tremendous volunteer leadership throughout the years, I know that under Chairman Hunter’s tenure, NCADA will continue to thrive and achieve our strategic goals.”
Randy Hunter succeeds Alycia Kellum of Jacksonville, who served as NCADA’s 2023-2024 Chair and NCADA extends its heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Kellum for her dedicated service and significant contributions to NCADA.
NCADA is pleased to also announce the election of the following additional NCADA officers for 2024-2025:
• Mr. Rob King, Bob King Automotive, Winston-Salem, NC – Vice Chairman
• Mr. Mark Fisher, LaFayette Ford, Fayetteville, NC – Treasurer
• Mr. Brad Tyson, Cloninger Ford, Hickory, NC – Secretary
This experienced group of leaders will guide NCADA into the Association’s 90th year.
