2022 Charitable Donations

Findlay Automotive Group’s 2022 charitable contributions exceeds $1.8

million and many volunteer hours

From its inception, the Findlay Automotive Group has focused on public service and

community involvement. While every year brings unique challenges and issues, there are many

organizations and people who likewise come together to help support their communities to

overcome these challenges. Findlay is proud to have been able to support many of these

organizations and collectively donated approximately $1.8 million to various local charities. Even

as Findlay continues to grow with 35 current locations and over 2,400 employees, Findlay

remains a family owned, family operated, and family centered business. With its focus on

families, Findlay continues to collaborate with diverse non-profits across the valley. In

discussing Findlay’s philanthropic goals, Tyler Corder, CFO of Findlay Automotive, said, “A core

philosophy of the Findlay Automotive Group is to give back to the communities where we

operate. We hope to make the community a better place to live for both our employees and

customers. The community has helped us be successful so we feel it is our responsibility to give

back.”

In addition to the donations and volunteer efforts, Findlay encourages and assists its

own employees to be active participants in the operation of various charities. For example, Chad

Leavitt, Chief Accounting Officer of Findlay Automotive, is the board chair of “Spread the Word

Nevada”. This group is dedicated to advancing childhood literacy within low-income

communities by changing lives one book at a time. The organization places over 52,000 books

per month in homes of children who need them. To date, Spread the Word Nevada has

distributed more than 4.7 million gently used and new books to more than 515,000 low-income

youth in Southern Nevada. Reminiscing on his experiences with Spread the Word Nevada,

Leavitt said, “I am so thankful to have the company and family that I work for support the

mission of Spread the Word Nevada. As Board Chair, it means so much to me to have the

support of this organization who allows me to donate my time and company resources for their

mission. I got involved with Spread the Word Nevada back in 2017. I have four younger children

and they have ample access to books but there are many kids in Nevada that don’t have this

same opportunity. I love that Spread the Word helps at risk students build their own at home

libraries with donated books from this organization. We also have family literacy programs to

teach families how to model reading and create a legacy of family literacy because they develop

a love for reading. Books can be an escape for so many children and can help them see the

future and what is possible.”

Due in part to Chad Leavitt and Findlay’s involvement, Spread the Word Nevada has

been able to host numerous events, purchase delivery trucks, and hold successful fundraising

events. Leavitt said, “I love being a part of this organization and, I do it because I want other

kids to have the same opportunities that my children and I had.”

Additionally, Corder is on the Board for the Foundation of an Independent Tomorrow

(“FIT”). Corder said, “[FIT] is a local non-profit dedicated to vocational training. The goal is to

help unemployed, or under-employed, Nevadans develop the skills needed to land a good

paying job and to eliminate the need for public assistance.” When asked about his ongoing

support of FIT Corder said, “I love the mission of FIT because this organization helps people in

our community get out of the cycle of poverty. Their vocational training programs have helped

thousands of our neighbors get the skills needed to get a good job. To me this is the ultimate

goal, to help people to provide for themselves.”

Similarly, Allen Montalvo, General Manager of Findlay Honda in Centennia,l sits on the

board for the USO in Southern Nevada. The USO’s mission is to keep military service members

connected to family, home and country, throughout their time of service. Regarding his work

with the USO Montalvo said, “As a military veteran, I have a special appreciation for the hard

work and dedication of our service members. During my time overseas, I was incredibly thankful

for the services provided by the USO that helped me stay connected with my family. I’m proud

to be part of the USO of Nevada and to be able to support our service members and their

families.”

Jamaal McCoy is the Market Manager over Findlay’s four dealerships in Prescott,

Arizona. McCoy said, “I believe by being involved with our community, we can help make it a

better place to live, work and play.” McCoy currently sits on boards for 6 different non-profits

and appreciates Findlay’s support, direction, and business ethos. McCoy continued, “I have

worked for Findlay for over 20 years, so I know that our business philosophy has long been to

look at the business as a long term investment and to build a solid base from which to build

customer relationships. We have achieved this goal by emphasizing our commitment to our

community.  The relationships and friendships I have developed in the community have been

amazing and they reach far outside the scope of just doing business.” 

 

Whether it is Families for Effective Autism Treatment, the Henderson Chamber of

Commerce, or the YMCA of Southern Nevada, Findlay’s commitment to service can be seen

across the spectrum. With executives on more than a dozen different boards of non-profit

organizations, Findlay hopes to make a difference. Findlay looks forward to continuing its

community support and as these organizations continue growing so will their involvement.

To learn more about Findlay Automotive visit www.FindlayAuto.com