Menu
Log in
Log in



2025 CATA GOLF OUTING & ANNUAL MEETING

Presented by 

Under clear blue skies on a perfect June day, the 2025 CATA Annual Golf Outing brought together more than 280 members at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club. It was a day filled with networking, enjoyment, and, of course, a round of golf.

The event kicked off with a networking reception, followed by the annual meeting over lunch, where CATA Chairman Jason Roberts emphasizing the importance of relationship-building within the industry. He announced the re-election of board members Emir Abinion, Jerry Haggerty, and Ryan Kelly, and welcomed new board member Tom Wehmeier of Community Honda. The association also honored outgoing directors JC Phelan and Kelly Webb Roberts for their exceptional service and leadership.

CATA President Jennifer Morand recognized a successful year marked by growth, community impact, and innovation. Highlights included the evolution of the BBQ for the Troops into the rebranded Drive for the Troops campaign, record participation in Chicago Drives Electric, and strong EV engagement at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show. This year’s Auto Show welcomed over 217,000 attendees, while the First Look for Charity gala raised $2.5 million.

After the annual meeting, golfers took to the course for 18 holes, enjoying both the sunshine and some spirited competition. Throughout the day, sponsors were stationed across the course, offering refreshments and friendly conversation. The outing concluded with the 19th Hole Happy Hour—an ideal way to toast to a successful day on the greens.

Prizes were awarded to those who were having an exceptional golf day:

Longest Putt winners:

  • John Crane
  • Bob Egyed
  • Jason Ruggiero

Longest Drive winners:

    • Greg Dutra
    • Will Keller
    • Josh Wilkins

Closest to the Pin winners:

    • Jim Fransen
    • Jeff Hrubil
    • Ivan Mahanic

Scramble winners:

      • Course 1: Geoff Bores, James Coyle, Corey Hall & Ryan Hawley
      • Course 2: Andrew Ramus, Randy Ramus, Michael Shanahan & Nick Thielman
      • Course 3: Matt Arturi, Tim Murray, Michael Schwabe & Brian Schwardt


    Thank you to our sponsors who make this golf outing possible

    Presenting Sponsor

    • Vitu

    Platinum 

    • ABC 7 Chicago
    • Brightline Dealer Advisors

    Gold

    • ACV Auctions
    • Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book
    • OPENLANE
    • Protective
    • Reynolds & Reynolds
    • South Chicago Auto Auction
    • Zurich

     Silver

    • AssuredPartners
    • Automotive Internet Media
    • Better Business Bureau of Chicago & Northern Illinois
    • Cars Commerce
    • Dynatron
    • Financial Renaissance
    • Illinois Recovery Group, Inc
    • Powering Chicago
    • Select Marketing Group


     Bronze

    • Excell Automotive Equipment
    • Greater Rockford Auto Auction and Great Lakes Auto Auction
    • Imperial Surveillance
    • Redmond Company
    • Shartega IT
    • Truist  and Regional Acceptance
    • Utility Management Group, Inc


    Chicago Automobile Trade Association
    18W200 Butterfield Rd.
    Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 
    (630) 495-2282

    EMAIL US

    Copyright © Chicago Automobile Trade Association.

    Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software