Lincoln Phillip
President
Katie Coleman
Vice President
Ed Jolliffe
Treasurer/SecretarySam Klemet
Executive Director - Detroit Auto Show
Sam Klemet is the Executive Director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) and Detroit Auto Show.
A Metro Detroit native and Michigan State University graduate with a degree in Broadcast Journalism, Klemet’s is a former award-winning on-air journalist, with a decade of impactful storytelling in Illinois, Minnesota, and Indiana. Transitioning to leadership, he made a mark as Director of Member Services for the Indiana Broadcasters Association (IBA) and Arland Communications, where he honed his skills in strategic initiatives and member engagement. Klemet’s journey continued with his tenure as President and CEO of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB).
In May 2024, Klemet joined the DADA and Detroit Auto Show as Co-Executive Director alongside Rod Alberts. This transition positioned him to take the reins as sole Executive Director in January 2025, becoming only the sixth person to hold this title in the organization’s storied history. With a deep passion for his hometown and a visionary approach, Klemet is dedicated to propelling the Detroit Auto Show to new heights as a cornerstone of the global automotive industry.
Klemet was the visionary behind the award-winning My Drive. My City. My Show. storytelling campaign that highlights Detroit’s unique, personal relationships with the automotive industry.
Sam Klemet
Executive Director - Detroit Auto Show
Sam Klemet is the Executive Director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) and Detroit Auto Show.
A Metro Detroit native and Michigan State University graduate with a degree in Broadcast Journalism, Klemet’s is a former award-winning on-air journalist, with a decade of impactful storytelling in Illinois, Minnesota, and Indiana. Transitioning to leadership, he made a mark as Director of Member Services for the Indiana Broadcasters Association (IBA) and Arland Communications, where he honed his skills in strategic initiatives and member engagement. Klemet’s journey continued with his tenure as President and CEO of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB).
In May 2024, Klemet joined the DADA and Detroit Auto Show as Co-Executive Director alongside Rod Alberts. This transition positioned him to take the reins as sole Executive Director in January 2025, becoming only the sixth person to hold this title in the organization’s storied history. With a deep passion for his hometown and a visionary approach, Klemet is dedicated to propelling the Detroit Auto Show to new heights as a cornerstone of the global automotive industry.
Klemet was the visionary behind the award-winning My Drive. My City. My Show. storytelling campaign that highlights Detroit’s unique, personal relationships with the automotive industry.