2026 TDOY Nominee
Anthony Gordon
Dealer of Jarrett Gordon Ford
Davenport, Florida
Anthony Gordon is one of a select group of 47 dealer nominees from across the country who will be honored at the 109th annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 5, 2026. The TIME Dealer of the Year award is one of the automobile industry’s most prestigious and highly coveted honors. The award recognizes the nation’s most successful auto dealers who also demonstrate a long-standing commitment to community service. Gordon was chosen to represent Florida in the national competition — one of only 47 auto dealers nominated for the 57th annual award from more than 20,000 nationwide.
A graduate of the NADA Academy, Gordon brings a distinctive blend of competitive drive and servant leadership to retail automotive. Before entering the dealership world, Gordon was a professional baseball pitcher in the organizations of the Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, Chicago White Sox, and Milwaukee Brewers. He credits that experience —along with formal dealer training — for shaping his team-first approach and relentless focus on fundamentals, customer care, and community.
Today, as dealer at Jarrett Gordon Ford in Davenport, Gordon upholds the store’s reputation for transparent sales and service and an unwavering commitment to guests and employees alike. He and his wife, Shoshannah, have two children, Nickeysha Gordon and Joshad Gordon.
Dealers are nominated by the executives of state and metro dealer associations around the country. A panel of faculty members from the Tauber Institute for Global Operations at the University of Michigan will select one finalist from each of the four NADA regions and one national Dealer of the Year. Three finalists will receive $5,000 for their favorite charities and the winner will receive $10,000 to give to charity, donated by Ally.
In its 14th year as exclusive sponsor, Ally also will recognize dealer nominees and their community efforts by contributing $1,000 to each nominee’s 501(c)3 charity of choice. Nominees will be recognized on ally.com/go/tdoy , which highlights the philanthropic contributions and achievements of TIME Dealer of the Year nominees.
“At TIME, our commitment to recognizing the exceptional contributions of automotive dealers remains as strong as ever,” said Jessica Sibley, CEO of TIME. “The TIME Dealer of the Year award continues to celebrate those who not only excel in their profession but also make a meaningful impact in their communities. We are thrilled to continue this legacy in partnership with Ally.”
Doug Timmerman, Ally president of Dealer Financial Services, said, “Auto dealers are the backbones of their communities, providing civic support and significant business leadership. Ally is proud to recognize the unwavering commitment these TIME Dealer of the Year nominees are living every day through their volunteerism, sponsorships, and support of charitable causes. They are the epitome of community heroes, making important and positive impacts in the lives of the people they serve.”
Gordon was nominated for the TIME Dealer of the Year award by the Florida Automobile Dealers Association.
