Matt Laughridge, Owner and Managing Partner of the Terry Reid Group, has dedicated over 10 years to shaping the automotive industry through his leadership and commitment to excellence. With a wealth of experience in business planning, sales, customer satisfaction, and retention, Laughridge has successfully led the Terry Reid Group since May 2010, including overseeing Terry Reid Hyundai.
His strong business and dealership management foundation, bolstered by his education from Birmingham-Southern College and NADA University, has made him a highly respected figure in the automotive sector, consistently driving growth and high performance across his dealerships.
In addition to his dealership leadership, Laughridge plays an influential role within the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), where he currently serves as the Georgia Director. Through his involvement with NADA, Laughridge has built a reputation as a forward-thinking leader dedicated to fostering the next generation of industry talent and advocating for the interests of automotive dealerships nationwide.
Beyond his contributions to the automotive field, Laughridge is active in his community and committed to causes that make a meaningful impact. He served as President of Truman LLC since 2012 and held the role of Past Chairman at the Etowah Scholarship Foundation from 2012 to 2018, underscoring his commitment to educational advancement. Laughridge’s involvement in the 2013-2014 Georgia State Senate race speaks to his dedication to public service and community engagement.