Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Ryan Finch, President of the Finch Auto Group about his $5 million donation for mental health related causes in his community. Finch talks about why he made the donation, why it matters to his dealership team and community and the reactions he’s received since making the donation. Finch says he’s not after headlines or attention, but the donation helped shine a light on this important issue.
Todd Phillips is the editorial director of Universus Media Group Inc. and the editor of Canadian auto dealer magazine. Todd can be reached at tphillips@universusmedia.com.
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