Motor Vehicle Advisory Board

The motor vehicle sales advisory board (“MVAB”) was established by Ind. Code § 9-32-10-1. The advisory board is composed of the secretary of state and eleven (11) persons appointed by the governor upon the recommendation of the secretary. Under Ind. Code 9-32-10-8, the advisory board is vested with the following powers:

To consult with and advise the secretary.
To suggest rules, including the following:
- The contents of forms.
- Methods and procedures for the investigation and evaluation of the qualifications of applicants for licenses.
- The criteria upon which to issue, deny, suspend, and revoke licenses.
- Procedures for the investigation into and conduct of hearings on unfair practices

The composition of the board is dictated by Ind. Code § 9-32-10-2. The board’s current members are:

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales, Chair
Franchised New Motor Vehicle Dealers
- Thomas Kelley - Kelley Automotive Group
- Mark Fuson - Fuson Automotive
Automobile Manufacturing
- Rachel Hazaray - Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Secretary
- Steve Hartwig - General Motors
General Public
- Sen. Jim Arnold
Used Motor Vehicle Dealer
- Fritz Kruetzinger - Fritz Motors, Vice Chair
- Mike Hamilton - Curtis Motor Sales
Used Motor Vehicle Auction
- Robert Hockett - Indianapolis Car Exchange
Automobile Salvage and Recycling
- Mike Hierholzer - Ray’s Auto Parts
Open Position
Recreational Vehicle Industry
- Ken Eckstein - Mount Comfort RV

Next MVAB meeting: April 17, 2024, 12-2pm, Indiana Government Center South - Conference Room 4, Wabash Hall.

Policy: Electronic Participation in Motor Vehicle Sales Advisory Board Meetings

Motor Vehicle Advisory Board

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales

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