WASHINGTON (April 16, 2012) – Michael Harrington was promoted from chief legislative counsel to executive director of legislative affairs for the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). In his new role, Harrington is responsible for managing NADA’s legislative staff and implementing the association’s legislative agenda.

“I’m excited to represent new-car dealers in this new capacity and look forward to continuing to work closely with the NADA directors, dealers and the Automotive Trade Association Executives,” Harrington said.

A native of Cranford, N.J., and a graduate of Rutgers College and law graduate of Catholic University of America, Harrington resides in Bethesda, Md., with his wife Alexandra, and children Grace, 9, and Luke, 7.

The NADA Story

The NADA story began in 1917 when 30 auto dealers traveled to the nation’s capital to convince Congress not to impose a luxury tax on the automobile. They successfully argued that the automobile is a necessity of American life, not a luxury. From that experience was born the National Automobile Dealers Association. Today, NADA represents nearly 16,000 new-car and -truck dealers, with 32,500 franchises, both domestic and international. For more information, visit www.nada.org.

Contact:

David Hyatt
Vice President
NADA Public Affairs
(703) 821-7120
dhyatt@nada.org 

Charles Cyrill
Director of Public Relations
NADA Public Affairs
(703) 821-7121
(216) 870-8837 (m)
ccyrill@nada.org