Meet Our Team
The ADS team is comprised of leaders from the retail environment. From award winning F&I Trainers, to GM’s of some of the most successful stores in their markets, we only hire accomplished professionals who know how to get results for our dealers.
Ryan Nelson
EVP/Partner
Leveraging his years of executive experience, Ryan works with program providers, administrators, and dealers to develop strategies and build long-standing relationships. Ryan enjoys utilizing his years of reinsurance experience to help dealers select the proper participation structure.
Michael Zuniga
Executive director of business development
Michael has a major passion for the auto industry and will use his retail and F&I provider experience to help grow the ADS family of dealers. His competitive spirit is always on display whether it is working or playing one of the many sports he enjoys participating in.
Amy Lynn Johnston
Director of training and development
Amy has experience in the auto industry ranging from retail, bank lender, and F&I development. Her constant drive for the best possible performance from herself and her peers makes Amy Lynn a fundamental piece in our training and developing platform.
Jason Acierno
Director, Dealer Services
In Jason’s role as Director at ADS he works with his team and dealer partners to develop specific plans to accomplish the dealerships goals and objectives. Jason has been integral in the development and delivery of our training platform and Skills Courses.
Ron Baker
Account Executive, Dealer Services
Combining his extensive retail experience and infectious personality, Ron delivers incredible results for his dealers while building very strong relationships. Ron has a vast knowledge of the ADS selling system and the many technical facets of the programs ADS subscribes to.
Lindsay Jackson
Senior Account Executive, Dealer Services
Lindsay brings with her F&I experience in RV and automotive as well as a very successful track-record of dealership development across dealerships large and small. Having handled everything from F&I director, corporate trainer, managing collections, and repossessions Lindsay is well equipped to serve our dealers and their staff.
Pete Blaisdell
Account Executive, Dealer Services
Pete brings a passion to help others grow individually and professionally. Pete’s passion has contributed to his successful leadership in the automotive industry. The GM experience Pete brings will be invaluable while presenting dealers with real world solutions that increases dealer performance.
Chad Bullock
Account Specialist, Dealer Services
A career that started in the service drive, has evolved to Chad working with, and developing dealers across the country to help them grow. Chad has expertise in ADS products and programs designed to help dealers sell more vehicles and increase gross profits.
Buddy Nelson
Account Specialist, Dealer Services
Buddy brings his knowledge of working with a major administrative company and the largest volume Kia dealership in Illinois. While earning his finance degree, Buddy played collegiate men’s soccer at Elmhurst College in Illinois. He is very personable and is looking forward to connecting with dealerships across the country.
