The Next Generation of Automotive Retail Leadership

The Next Generation of Automotive Retail Leadership

June 3, 2026 · 21 min

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Jane and Jack Thacher discuss the future of family-owned automotive retail and strategies for dealership growth.

Jane Vaden Thacher, President of Vaden Automotive, and Jack Thacher, the group's Director of F&I, join Inside Automotive to discuss dealership growth, digital retailing, affordability challenges, workforce retention, and the future of family-owned automotive retail. As Vaden Automotive continues expanding across Georgia and South Carolina, Jane and Jack share how the organization approaches acquisitions, develops talent from within, and adapts to changing consumer expectations. They also ...

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Host: Jim Fitzpatrick

Guests: Jane Vaden Thacher, Jack Thacher

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Organizations: Vaden Automotive

Places: Georgia, South Carolina

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