Thomas S. Dolan

The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) is a national trade association representing over 9,500 international nameplate automobile franchises in the United States. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA. Established in 1970, AIADA communicates the value of international nameplate dealers to the public and the industry through regular publications, statements, and strategies. The association provides a voice to dealers on the issues they care about by connecting them with legislators and policy makers. AIADA advocates on behalf of international nameplate dealers, educating and informing policy makers, legislators, and the public of the industry’s value.

MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and support services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. With national headquarters in Tucson, MDA has more than 200 offices across the country, sponsors some 200 hospital-affiliated clinics and supports more than 330 research projects around the world. MDA supports more research on neuromuscular diseases than any other private-sector organization in the world. MDA scientists are in the forefront of gene therapy research and have uncovered the genetic defects responsible for several forms of muscular dystrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease), childhood spinal muscular atrophy and several other neuromuscular conditions. The Association's comprehensive services program includes diagnostic and follow-up medical consultations, flu shots, support groups, MDA summer camps for youngsters, a medical equipment program, assistance with equipment repairs and resource referral. Through its national advocacy program, MDA works to make life better for people with muscular dystrophy and related muscle diseases by providing representation in matters of public policy and research advancement, nationally and internationally; and facilitating active involvement in these areas by the people it serves. MDA was created in 1950 by a group of adults with muscular dystrophy, parents of children with muscular dystrophy and a physician-scientist studying the disorder. Since its earliest days, it has been energized by its number-one volunteer and national chairman, entertainer Jerry Lewis.

National Automobile Dealers Association operates new cars and truck dealers membership organization. It also provides used-vehicles valuation products and services to the auto, finance, fleet and lease, government, and insurance industries. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.