As the person managing MADA’s day-to-day operations, I’m genuinely excited to share this update with our members. Being in the office every day means I see firsthand what our dedicated team needs to serve you well – and this move has been a long time coming. On behalf of the MADA staff, I can say with confidence: this is the right decision at the right time.
This has truly been a team effort across leadership, past and present. I’m grateful to the MADA Board of Directors for their guidance and steady leadership throughout the process, and former EVP Terry Burns deserves recognition for spearheading the early real estate search and development work that made this move possible.
On behalf of the entire MADA team – we are thrilled and thankful. When you’re next in the area, we’d love to show you around.
James Fackler, MADA Executive Vice President
Effective July 3, 2026, the MADA office will be making a much-needed move. You will soon be able to visit us about three miles down the road at: 211 Harrier Drive | Bath, MI 48808.
Why the Move?
For more than 100 years, MADA has adapted alongside the Michigan retail automotive industry. The upcoming move is the latest example of that commitment to doing right by our members.
The current MADA office building was constructed in the late 1960s to support a much larger membership, a larger staff, and a different era of association services. A lot has changed since then. The number of Michigan dealerships has decreased, our staff has become leaner and more cross-trained, and technology has fundamentally transformed how we support you.
The result? We’ve been paying to maintain far more space than we need.
The MADA Board of Directors recognized this opportunity to update and “right size” our facility. This move will not only reduce overhead, but the Harrier Drive office is a much newer, more modern facility better suited to today’s operations. This move will continue MADA’s proud tradition of evolving with the industry.
A Quick Look Back
Originally founded in 1920 as the Michigan Automotive Trade Association and incorporated on May 19, 1921, the association was created to protect and promote the interests and image of franchised automobile dealers. In 1937, the association moved from Detroit to Lansing and became the Michigan Automobile Dealers Association. In the late 1960s, leadership built a stately office not too far from the Michigan Capitol, to match the association’s growing footprint. Now, 60 years later, your board is making the next smart move.
All services, staff, and member support remain exactly the same – just from a better-suited address.
We look forward to welcoming you to the new MADA home. Please update your records accordingly, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
- Effective July 3, 2026 the MADA office will be located at: 211 Harrier Drive | Bath, MI 48808
- The current P.O. Box will remain active: P.O. Box 2525 | East Lansing, MI 48826-2525
- MADA phone numbers are unchanged: Phone: (800) 292-1923 or (517) 351-7800
Please click here for a sharable copy of the MADA address change, with a photo of the new building.
P.S. The new office is located in prime golfer territory!
MADA will be next door neighbors with Eagle Eye Championship Golf Course (and The Little Hawk Putting Course). Just a bit further down the road is Hawk Hollow, where we often host the annual golf outing. If you are taking a swing on any of the local courses, feel free to stop by the office and say hi! We would be happy to give you a tour of the building.
