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Jamie Darvish has been committed to the automotive industry his entire life, working in the family business (DARCARS) from a young age, along with his brother and father.
Upon graduating from Northwood University and subsequently NADA Dealer Academy, Jamie’s business acumen and hard work helped to make DARCARS one of the largest privately held and most successful automotive groups in the country. With approximately 2,000 employees, Jamie takes pride in teaching, mentoring, and developing future leaders of the industry.
Throughout the years, Jamie has participated on various Dealer Council and Advertising Boards for multiple manufacturers such as Toyota, (now) Stellantis and Volvo. He is the Chairman of the Washington DC Auto Show and his significant contributions over the years to WANADA (Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association) rewarded him, as he was voted in as the Chairman of WANADA in 2023. Jamie is involved with multiple Chambers of Commerce and he is politically active in legislation pertaining to the automotive industry, both at the state and federal levels.
In addition to his responsibilities at DARCARS, Jamie is also heavily involved in the community. He has dedicated a significant amount of his time working with organizations such as The Parkinson’s Foundation, Defeat DIPG, Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center and other events and charitable organizations around the community.