Robert Vackar Wins National Recognition for Community Service and Industry Accomplishments

The nomination of Robert Vackar, chairman of the board and chief performance officer of Bert Ogden Motors in Edinburg, Texas, for the 2027 TIME Dealer of the Year award was announced today by TIME. Vackar is one of a select group of 48 dealer nominees from across the country who will be honored at the 110th annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Orlando, Florida, on February 19, 2027.

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. Vackar was chosen to represent the Texas Automobile Dealers Association in the national competition – one of only 48 auto dealers nominated for the 58th annual award from more than 20,000 nationwide.

For Vackar, a U.S. Army veteran, entrepreneur and philanthropist, the nomination recognizes a career spent growing a family business while expanding opportunities for the people of the Rio Grande Valley.“This nomination is an incredible honor, and I am proud to represent our employees, customers, family and the Rio Grande Valley,” Vackar said. “What began as one family-owned store has grown through the hard work of generations of team members and the enduring support of the communities we serve.”