Endorsed Partners

This list is carefully curated by the SDADA to provide our dealers with a list of partners providing the best products and services to our members. Each of the companies listed below not only provides an amazing product or service but has committed to supporting the auto dealers of South Dakota.

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At RAS, we are the premier risk management advisor and leading writer of workers' compensation insurance in the region. Our unparalleled commitment to workplace safety has made us the top writer of workers' compensation in South Dakota and the approved insurer of the SDTA. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD, with offices in Eagan, MN; Las Vegas, NV; and Omaha, NE, we are a locally owned company with an A- rating by A.M. Best. We offer much more than just insurance; we provide invaluable resources and support to help companies protect their employees and create safer workplaces. Our loss mitigation and workplace safety programs help vulnerable individuals get the support they need when they need it most. With RAS, you can be confident that you are getting the best risk management and workplace safety solutions. 


Rick Johnson

Phone: 800.732.1486

Email: rick.johnson@rascompanies.com


ACV is on a mission to transform the automotive industry by building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace and data solutions for sourcing, selling, and managing used vehicles. ACV's platform enables you to instantly evaluate, buy, sell, finance, and arrange transport for vehicles with confidence and efficiency. By using ACV's wholesale solutions, dealers report saving 20 hours per month on average. That's less time out of the office and more time focusing on your customers. Additionally, ACV consumer solutions can help you buy an average of 15 more vehicles per month from consumers. To learn more about what ACV can do for your dealership, visit www.acvauto.com.


Pamela Patton

Vice President - Central

(412) 303-8999

ppatton@acvauctions.com


The South Dakota Auto Dealers Association is excited to announce a partnership with Pro Resources, a company that provides big company HR services on a small business budget. We'll be in touch with more information, but for now, this is what you need to know. 


What this means for you:  


Pro Resources will be your one-stop-shop for all things HR, including: 

  1. Access to new benefits
    All benefits will be provided through Pro Resources, including 401k plans, life insurance, voluntary dental plans, employee discount programs, supplemental insurance products, and short-term disability plans. 

  2. Streamlined payroll 
    Pro Resources will be handling payroll moving forward to ensure everything is handled correctly and on time. 
  3. Access to an HR professional 
    Whether it's about benefits, training, worker's comp, or anything related to HR, you'll have direct access to a professional who can help. 
  4. And more 
    Pro Resources offers wellness programs, workplace safety training, onboarding, and more to ensure you have everything you need to be successful. 


Jason Boutwell

Phone: 605.403.5276

Email: jboutwell@proresourceshr.com




Since 1984, APCO has developed deep expertise as a leading provider and administrator of F&I products for the auto industry. Built on a foundation of financial security and a commitment to understanding our customers’ needs, we’ve become a trusted partner to some of the most well-respected insurers, most successful dealerships and leading auto industry players. APCO brands deliver tailored F&I solutions through a network of partners including agents, franchise and independent dealers, lenders and manufacturers to help our diverse customers achieve their goals.


Our brands proudly hold A+ ratings from the Better Business Bureau and our Products are the industry’s only MotorTrend Recommended “Best Buy”.


Terry Schmidt

(605) 261-3480

terry@optiononellc.com


Jared Miller

(605) 261-3480

jared@optiononellc.com


Brown & Brown, Inc. is the sixth largest independent insurance brokerage in the nation. We provide risk management solutions to help protect what our customers value most. Our four business segments, Retail, National Programs, Wholesale Brokerage, and Services, offer insurance products and services to businesses, corporations, governmental institutions, professional organizations, trade associations, families, and individuals.


The Brown & Brown culture is built on integrity, innovation, superior capabilities, and discipline. We look at insurance differently and use our experience, carrier relationships, and principled customer focus to deliver superior service and solutions.


With more than 80 years of proven success, Brown & Brown is one of the industry’s most powerful and influential leaders.


Benjamin Borer

Phone: (507) 469-6083

Email: benjamin.borer@bbrown.com



ComplyAuto LLC is the only true "all-in-one" FTC Safeguards compliance solution. 

Endorsed by more state dealer associations than any other provider and an NADA Affinity Provider for privacy & cybersecurity compliance. In short, our cloud-based software helps dealerships enhance their compliance capabilities while becoming more efficient and cost-effective. ComplyAuto uses data analytics and AI to provide real-time automated compliance decisions, performing tasks that would normally require manually-intensive processes and human intelligence. We are the #1 dealership privacy and cybersecurity platform, utilized by over 9,000 dealerships nationwide.


Nick Moyes

Strategic Partnership and Regulatory Compliance Manager

Phone: (661) 213-9054

Email: Nick.Moyes@complyauto.com


Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company is a market leader in providing financial protection benefits through the workplace, including disability, life, accident, dental, cancer, critical illness and hospital confinement indemnity insurance. The company’s benefit services and education, innovative enrollment technology and personal service support more than 85,000 businesses and organizations, representing more than 3.5 million of America’s workers and their families.


Brad Halverson

Area Development Manager

Colonial Life Independent Agent

Blue Earth MN

Phone: (507) 525-4817

Email: brad.halverson@coloniallifesales.com


Michael McCroden

Area Sales Representative

Colonial Life Independent Agent

Rapid City, SD

Phone: (308) 430-3511

Email: michael.mccroden@coloniallifesales.com

Federated is proud to partner with SDADA as the association’s exclusive endorsed Property & Casualty insurance provider. Since 1904, Federated has protected businesses through valuable insurance and risk management services. Rated A+ (Superior) by AM Best®, we understand the unique insurance needs of the automotive retail industry. At Federated, It’s Our Business to Protect Yours®.

  • We offer SDADA members a wide range of services, including:

  •   Property and Casualty Insurance
  •   Life and Disability Income Protection
  •   Referrals to Independent Succession Planning Attorneys
  •   Access to a Variety of Risk Management Materials
  •   Computer-based Safety Training Courses


Member Benefits


Michael Hardie

Phone: (605) 521-0458

Email: mdhardie@fedins.com


Fischer, Rounds & Associates, Inc. credits its decades of success to the good fortune of serving great people and representing strong companies. We also pride ourselves on the customer service that we provide all our clients.

We get to know your business so we can recommend the proper policies. We get to know you so you have a trusted friend. We pride ourselves on handling the issues so you don’t have to. That’s what we mean when we say we’re at your service and at your side.


Layne Somsen

Phone: (605) 661-8001

Email: lsomsen1@fischerrounds.com


Strategic Value Media (SVM), a subsidiary of PSP Sports, was created to meet the growing advertising needs of trade and industry associations. With over two decades of experience, our sales force has successfully generated substantial advertising revenue for clients nationwide. Leveraging extensive industry contacts, we offer targeted advertising opportunities in both digital and print publications. SVM serves as a valuable source of non-dues revenue for associations. Explore how SVM can boost revenue for your association under the "Associations" menu.

Scott Breinberg

Phone: (631) 794-1510

Email: sbreinberg@svmmedia.com


Dealer Pay is an innovative payment processing and technology company designed to meet the unique needs of automotive dealerships. Offering a comprehensive suite of solutions, Dealer Pay streamlines payment operations with cutting-edge tools like DMS integration, mobile payment options, and secure ACH/check processing. With a focus on enhancing efficiency, security, and customer satisfaction, Dealer Pay simplifies transactions while providing transparent pricing and robust analytics. Tailored for the automotive industry, Dealer Pay helps dealerships reduce costs, improve cash flow, and offer seamless payment experiences to their customers.

Kim Simpson

VP of Sales

Phone: (402) 203-2573

Email: kim@dealer-pay.com

Merchant Advocate understands the credit card processing industry and can help you get the best rates and fees. They help merchants save money from the credit card industry without having to switch processors and have extensive experience in auto. There are no upfront costs for their services—they're paid out of achieved savings—adding more to your bottom line. For more information, contact your dedicated representative, Don Giordano at dgiordano@merchantadvocate.com or click here to get your free analysis.

Don Giordano

Phone: (973) 897-2778

Email: dgiordano@merchantadvocate.com


The NADA Retirement Program from Empower

NADA has an affinity relationship with Empower Retirement, the second largest retirement services provider in the US, under which Empower offers competitively priced 401(k) plans designed specifically for dealerships. Additional information about the NADA Retirement Program from Empower can be found at nadaretirement.com.


Todd Adrian

Phone: (907) 581-8623

Email: todd.adrian@empower-retirement.com

Reynolds Document Services began as a business forms provider in 1866, and is the proven industry leader in providing documents and supplies to automotive retailers. In addition to a large offering of traditional products, we also offer state-specific F&I documents under our trusted LAW® brand and innovative marketing services.


Brian Ray - Compliance Consultant 

Phone: (314) 960-0100

Email: Brian_Ray@reyrey.com


Caden Grebin - Document Services Consultant

Phone: (314) 399-6259

Email: Caden_Grebin@reyrey.com


The Trydon Solution™ maximizes the service life of your existing metal halide lighting installation, reduces your energy consumption by nearly 50%, and eliminates maintenance costs for up to ten years. Our patented post top controller enables you to customize how you control your existing outdoor lights by selectively dimming or turning them off after hours. Yielding impressive rates of return and project payback timeframes of less than three years, new state-of-the-art halide lamps will significantly improve nighttime visibility of your dealership inventory.


Don Jacobs

Phone: (314) 956-7848

Email: don@trydonatrue.com

CNA Surety understands the needs of its customers and has built itself to be responsive, flexible and focused on satisfying the unique requirements of each one of its customers.  We can provide custom-tailored surety solutions to virtually all segments of the market, regardless of size or circumstance.  This explains our continued success and validates our potential for growth.

We believe that relationships, the core of our business, are built through trust, open lines of communication, and genuine care for the interests of our agents, brokers and customers.  This philosophy, plus our flexibility and responsiveness have led to decades-long relationships with our customers.


Phone: (800) 331-6053

Email: info@cnasurety.com


Dealer Merchant Services’ mission is to help dealers recoup one of their largest expenses, credit card processing fees, by helping them pass along those fees to their customers. As of August 2024, they have 750+ rooftops in 41 states and have saved their dealers over $32.8M since inception.  Dealer Merchant Services' goal is to educate dealers on the legal changes, create awareness around credit card expenses and provide dealers with best practices for a seamless implementation. They have educated over 3400 dealers through NADA webinars and have certified & trained over 13,000 dealership employees. Passing along credit card fees is a hot topic in 20 Groups, and Dealer Merchant Services has won "Best Idea" in many of them.  Credit card companies and states have specific guidelines . . . This is NOT a DIY project! 

Amberly Allen, Founder/Managing Partner
Email: Amberly@DealerMerchantServices.com 
Phone: 1-888-819-5149

Dealer Alchemist is a leading provider of bespoke advertising solutions for the automotive, RV, powersports, and marine industries. With nearly a decade of experience and a 99% client retention rate, we specialize in advanced digital marketing, elite websites, SEO, paid social media campaigns, and reputation management. Our mission is to amplify dealership visibility and drive transformative results for extraordinary growth.

John V. McAdams, Chief Revenue Officer
Phone 908-763-6911
john.mcadams@dealeralchemist.com

Jeremy Wilson, ATAE Partner Director
Phone:
804-564-5740 
jeremy.wilson@dealeralchemist.com


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