Jerry Fader

MADAF is proud to honor Jerry Fader as the fifth inductee into our Hall of Fame. The former president and COO of MileOne Automotive, Jerry began his career in the automotive industry in 1976 with Allstate Leasing, followed by the purchase of Seymour Chevrolet in 1978. He was instrumental in transforming this single Chevrolet dealership into what is now MileOne Automotive, the largest dealership group in the mid-Atlantic region, consisting of 76 dealership franchises representing 29 manufacturer brands at 40 locations.

Jerry served on the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association Board of Directors for 12 years and during that time he sat on various committees, including the Baltimore Auto Show committee.  In 2006, he represented Maryland as our nominee for the TIME Magazine Quality Dealer Award.

Jerry graduated Summa Cum Laude from Western Maryland College, now McDaniel. He served in the U.S. Army attaining the rank of Captain in the 3rd Armored Division.  He was a dedicated family man to his wife Rheda, his three boys and their wives, and his grandchildren.