AutoTrader.com CEO Chip Perry To Present Spirit of Leadership Award

Chip Perry, President and Chief Executive Officer of AutoTrader.com will be on hand Saturday Februaury 2, 2007 during the NADA convention in Las Vegas, to present a Spirit of Leadership Award to Cynthia Ferguson Northwest Regional Director.

AutoTrader.com has well over 800 women employees and provides a supportive environment and great career opportunities for women. AutoTrader.com supports the efforts of the Women's Automotive Association International and is a major sponsor for the 2007 event. The support of sponsors like AutoTrader.com, provide funding for  scholarships to young women seeking careers in the automotive industry.

Cynthia has over 25 years experience in newspaper and online media advertising sales and management. In 2004, as a District Sales Manager for Autotrader.com, Cynthia’s team was awarded “Corporate Volunteer of the Year” by Crisis Nursery in Phoenix, Arizona. Continuing with commitment to community as a central core value, under her direction, the North West Region focuses heavily on community involvement.

Established in 1999, the Women's Automotive Association International "Spirit of Leadership" award is presented annually to professional women in the automotive industry in recognition of their significant accomplishments in their profession, community, and family. These women have dedicated their life to their profession and to giving back to others; and they serve as mentors and are role models to us all. Sustained superior performance, community involvement, influence and support of other women within the automotive industry are just some of the qualities these women possess.

A Spirit of Leadership award is given for three automotive business sectors: 1) manufacturer, 2) dealership, and 3) supplier.

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