Kia’s regional operations chief has long been an advocate for promoting dealer ownership and employment opportunities.
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October 12, 2023
/PRNewswire/ — Kia America’s
percy vaughan
is the 2023 recipient of the National Association of Minority Automotive Dealers (NAMAD) Distinguished Service Award. The annual award, which recognizes individuals who advocate for diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the automotive industry, will be presented tonight at the NAMAD Annual Conference.
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“This award recognizes the dedication of individuals who advocate for the full inclusion of all ethnic minorities in all aspects of the automotive industry,” he said.
damon lester
, Vice Chairman of NAMAD. “Mr. Percy’s tenure at Kia and his continued movement of the needle to grow our minority dealer network is a testament to his hard work and dedication.”
Mr. Vaughn, who joined Kia in 1995 and opened the Southern Regional Office, oversees the operations of the Kia Southern Region, which is comprised of 48 Kia team members and 211 Kia dealers. Accounting for nearly 30% of Kia’s total sales in 2023, the Southern region is Kia’s No. 1 selling region in the United States.
“I am honored and humbled to have received this recognition from my colleagues and friends at NAMAD, and I would like to express my gratitude.”
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“We thank you for continuing to invest in American jobs and manufacturing,” said Vaughn, adding, “Kia Motors’ growth in the United States is one of the auto industry’s greatest success stories, and we We are proud of the work we have done and continue to provide meaningful opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs and businesses.” As Kia grows into a leadership role in sustainable mobility, so does our workforce. ”
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It recently set a record for sales for the first nine months of the year.
September 2023
Marks 14 of Fastest Growing Brands
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Sales exceeded the same month last year for consecutive months.
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