ALLY SALUTES AMERICA’S
LOCAL
BUSINESS HEROES
"The most rewarding part
of the car business for me has been empowering and encouraging employees to
extend their boundaries and achieve personal greatness far beyond what they
believed was possible," nominee Findlay said. "Our organization has
been blessed with exceptional expansion over the past 30 years, and we reward
our staff by filling new positions by promoting existing employees whenever
possible."
A
third-generation dealer, Findlay graduated from Valley High School in Las Vegas
in 1992 and California's University of San Francisco in 1996, where he earned a
degree in business. His family has been selling cars in Las Vegas since 1961,
and he feels privileged to have been mentored by his father and grandfather.
"I'm extremely proud of the legacy they have built for me and my
family," he said. "And I'm dedicated to continue growing our family
business for future generations."
Findlay
opened Findlay Chevrolet as general manager in 2006 and today is operations
director for two dealerships in Henderson and one in Reno, representing brands
Audi, Volkswagen and Lamborghini, which is only part of his family's dealership
holdings. "We pride ourselves on the reputation we've established within
our community," he said.
That
reputation extends well beyond the car business, as Findlay is strongly
committed to bettering local life. He recently served on the advisory boards
for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Henderson and the Smith Center for the Performing
Arts. His work for the Boys & Girls Clubs garnered him a Golden Boy award
from the local chapter in 2010, given to the incoming volunteer who had the
biggest impact on the group. "I'm very proud of my contribution to this
great organization which provides a safe and positive place for young people to
spend time," he said. "Most of the kids are from underprivileged
families and wouldn't have a place to go without the Boys & Girls
Clubs."
In
addition, Findlay's company supports many local activities, including the
University of Las Vegas athletics, Las Vegas 51s minor league baseball, Little
League and Southern Nevada Soccer Association, as well as the Las Vegas Making
Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.
Findlay
was nominated for the TIME Dealer of the Year award by Wayne A. Frediani,
executive director of the Nevada Franchised Auto Dealers Association.
