Board of Directors

Jack Weidinger, a GNYADA Board Member since 2014, is the President of Weidinger Automotive Group, which operates dealerships in Great Neck and Freeport. Currently, Jack serves as the Chair of the GNYADA Board of Directors.

John Billard, a GNYADA Board Member since 2018, is the Dealer Principal of Hempstead Ford Lincoln, located in Nassau County. Currently, John holds the positions of Vice Chair of the Board and Chair of both the Government Affairs Committee and PAC Committee.

Mark Lacher, a GNYADA Board Member since 2006, holds the position of Executive Manager at Koeppel Auto Group, which operates dealerships in Queens. Mark's past experience includes serving as the Chairman from 2017 to 2018. Currently, he serves as the Vice Chair and is a member of the Finance Committee and Government Affairs Committee.

Eleanor Gulla, a GNYADA Board Member since 2018, serves as the GSM/Vice President at Larchmont Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in Westchester. She serves as Vice Chairwoman and Chair of the Employee Relations Plan Committee as well as being a member of the Broker Ad-HOC Committee.

Greg Vail, a GNYADA Board Member since 2020, holds the position of Vice President at Vail Buick GMC, located in Westchester. Greg serves as the Treasurer and actively participates in the Activities Committee, Government Relations Committee, and Membership Committee.

Marina Letsios, a GNYADA Board Member since 2023, is the Dealer Principal of Kia of Huntington in Suffolk County. Marina serves as the Secretary of the Board.

Oliver Brodlieb, a GNYADA Board Member since 2015, is the President of East Hills Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM located in Nassau County. Additionally, he serves as the Dealer Principal of Subaru/Volkswagen of Sayville. Oliver has demonstrated exceptional leadership within GNYADA, as the Immediate Past Chairman having served in this capacity for the past 2 years.

Before joining the Association, Mark Schienberg headed his own broadcasting and political consulting business. Throughout his career, Schienberg has been called on numerous times to provide commentary for the national and local media and is one of the most widely quoted experts in New York’s automotive business. He was appointed to the Board of the Flushing Meadow Corona Park Corporation in 2002, is a member of the Hudson Yard Coalition and sits on the Board of Daytop, an organization for individuals with substance abuse problems. He is Chair of the NYC Department of Education Automotive Advisory Council and has won awards from Northwood University and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Schienberg joined GNYADA in 1985 as one of three staff members and has been running this 113-year-old automotive trade organization since 1987. Schienberg was born and raised in Queens, NY.

Josh Aaronson, a GNYADA Board Member since 2017, is the Dealer Principal/Owner of Island Auto Group, overseeing dealerships in Staten Island. He also serves on the Government Affairs Committee and NYC PAC Committee.

Michael Brown, a GNYADA Board Member since 2021, is the Owner of Empire Automotive Group, which operates multiple locations throughout the boroughs, Long Island, and Westchester. Michael serves on the Government Relations Committee, Education Committee, and Broker Ad-Hoc Committee.

James Buzzetta, Jr., GNYADA Board Member since 2023. General Manager, Competition Subaru of Smithtown. Other dealerships include the family of Competition Automotive Group dealerships located in Suffolk County.

Suzanne Cochrane, a GNYADA Board Member since 2022, previously served from 2012 to 2018. She holds the position of General Manager at Helms Bros. Inc.

Sean Coughlin, a GNYADA Board Member since 2018, is the President and COO of The Premier Collection, which operates dealerships in Westchester, Dutchess, and Rockland Counties. He also serves on the Government Relations Committee.

Sandra Gabrielli, a GNYADA Board Member since 2020, serves as Assistant Secretary and Treasurer at Gabrielli Truck Sales, Ltd. The company's truck sales locations span across Queens, Bronx, Suffolk, and Nassau Counties. She also serves on the the Government Relations and Membership Committee.

Lou Giordano, a GNYADA Board Member since 2000, is the Dealer Principal of Croton Auto Park, situated in Westchester County. Lou served as the GNYADA Chairman from 2010 to 2012. Currently, he contributes as a member of various committees, including Activities, Auto Show, Government Relations, Nominating, and holds the position of Vice Chair of the Center for Automotive Education & Training.

Julian Gonzalez, GNYADA Board Member since 2022. General Manager, of Prestige Lexus and Orange County Lexus.

Andrew Habberstad, a GNYADA Board Member since 2024, is the VP/Owner of Habberstad Mini in n South Huntington.

Michael Ianelli, a GNYADA Board Member since 2022, is the President of Integrity Auto Group, overseeing dealerships in Brooklyn and Westchester. Michael serves on the Activities Committee.

Marcie Jacob, a GNYADA Board Member since 2022, is the Dealer Principal of Bronx Honda, located in the Bronx. Marcie serves on the Government Affairs Committee.

John LaSorsa, GNYADA Board Member since 1992. President, LaSorsa Chevrolet Buick in the Bronx and New Rochelle Chevrolet in Westchester. John served as GNYADA Chairman 1995-1996. He currently serves as Chair, Auto Show Committee, and member of the Education Committee, Public Relations Committee and is Treasurer of the Center for Automotive Education & Training.

Michael Levitan, a GNYADA Board Member since 1994, holds the position of President at Jaguar Land Rover Glen Cove. Jaguar Land Rover Glen Cove encompasses Jaguar and Land Rover locations in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

Michael Naclerio, GNYADA Board Member since 2019. Dealer/CFO, Ford Lincoln of Queens. Michael serves on the PAC Committee.

Jonathan Pearlmutter, a GNYADA Board Member since 2017, holds the position of President at Rockland Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM. Jonathan serves as Chair of the Activities Committee and is a member of the Public Relations Committee.

Robert Penn, a GNYADA Board Member since 2002, is the President of Penn Toyota in Nassau County. Robert actively participates in the Auto Show Committee and Membership Committee.

Romaine Perkins, a GNYADA Board Member since 2024, holds the position of General Manager/Dealer Principal at Ford of Port Jeff.

William "Bill" C. Riedel, a GNYADA Board Member since 2020, serves as the General Manager at Ferrari Maserati of Long Island. Bill serves as Chair of the Education Committee and is a member of the Activities Committee and Employee Relations Plan Committee.

Robert Sabbagh, a GNYADA Board Member since 2020, is the President of Bay Ridge Mazda, Volkswagen & Subaru, located in Brooklyn.