Phil Lathrop

2025 TIADA Conference Award Recipient

Phil Lathrop

Hall of Fame Award and Inductee

Phil Lathrop Inducted into the TIADA Hall of Fame

The TIADA Hall of Fame is reserved for individuals whose influence and service have left a lasting imprint on the independent automobile industry in Texas. This year’s annual conference & expo – we honored Phil Lathrop as the Hall of Fame Inductee — a leader whose decades of dedication, innovation, and advocacy have strengthened both TIADA and the dealers this association serves. “Phil’s leadership has shaped the very foundation of what makes TIADA strong today,” said Jeff Martin, CEO of NIADA. “His passion for the industry, his integrity, and his willingness to help others set him apart as a true icon.” Phil Lathrop’s induction into the TIADA Hall of Fame not only celebrates his exceptional contributions but also recognizes the enduring impact his work will have on generations of dealers to come.