After posting record-breaking numbers for overall association membership and attendance at the NATDA Trailer Show, the North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) announced that Andria Gibbon has been promoted to executive director.
Under Gibbon’s leadership in 2021, dealer attendance for the annual NATDA Trailer Show saw a 2 percent increase over its previous 2017 record. From exhibitors and attendees alike, this year’s edition of the show, returning after a two-year hiatus, was deemed a large success. Gibbon was nominated for a TSNN Award for the show’s glowing praise, an accolade that will be officially determined in December.
“After 2020’s pandemic, it was paramount that our association do everything right in 2021,” said NATDA President Andy Ackerman. “Andria proved very quickly that she is the right person to take both our show and association to new heights moving forward.”
Overall membership of the association saw an increase across the board thanks in large part to Gibbon’s membership programs. In total, NATDA’s dealer membership has grown 19 percent, its manufacturer membership 15 percent and other industry-related companies 20 percent.
NATDA Vice President Amy Ackerman said, “Andria’s history of association work proved successful right away, as she developed solid plans and efforts to make our association a key cog in trailer dealers’ eyes. We couldn’t be more excited to see her efforts continue.”