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
- General Public
- Bill Salin
- 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
- Recreational Vehicle Industry
- Ken Eckstein - Mount Comfort RV
Next MVAB meeting: April 2, 2025 in the Indiana Government Center South, Conference Rooms 1+2 from 12-2pm
Zoom Public Livestream: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1600852868?pwd=q8f0zeb5miIuimqjHC0SrFX03gk3WL.1