Gilchrist is the 2024 National Automobile Dealers Association chairman, representing Washington’s franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors. He started in the automotive business in 1977 selling cars in Tacoma after graduating from college. Gilchrist is 2024 chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association and represents Washington’s franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors.

Industry Service

• Washington State Auto Dealers Executive Committee, present
• Chairperson, Seattle International Auto Show, 2015-2016
• Board member, Chevrolet LMA, present
• President, Washington State Auto Dealers Association, 2014-2015
• Chairperson, Washington State Auto Dealer Insurance Trust, 2003-2007
• Secretary/Treasurer, Buick GMA LMA, 2010-2012

Community Service

• Member, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Parish, Tacoma, Wash.
• Various positions, University Place School District Bond Levy Campaigns, 2000-2011
• Board member, Tacoma Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, 2006-2009

Awards

• University Place School District Community Leadership Award, 2010
• TIME Dealer of the Year Award winner, Washington state, 2007
• Washington State Auto Dealers Association Dealer of the Year Award, 2016

Education

• Bachelor’s degree, Washington State University, Pullman, Wash.
• General Motors University of Automobile Management