Shining Star
Everyone Has the Ability to Shine
Our Star of the Month recognition celebrates individuals who lead with purpose, lift others up, and create a positive impact in their workplace and community.
Beth Lucchesi
This month’s Shining Star is Beth Lucchesi, Community Recruiting Specialist at Carter Myers Automotive (CMA)!
Beth has spent nearly four decades in the automotive industry, growing from a temporary receptionist to General Manager and now using that experience to create opportunities for the next generation.
Today, Beth partners with more than 20 schools, colleges, and universities to introduce students to the incredible career paths available in automotive. She has helped build CMA’s Technician Apprentice Training Program, developed veteran recruiting initiatives, and continues to advocate for career and technical education across Virginia.
What makes Beth shine is her belief that culture comes first and skills can be taught. She is passionate about helping people find careers where they can grow, succeed, and actually be excited about coming to work.
And she’s helping change the way people see our industry—especially young people and women—by showing them that automotive offers so much more than they may realize.
Beth, thank you for opening doors, building bridges between education and industry, and reminding people that sometimes the career you never considered can become the career you love.
In Beth's free time she loves to cook, Walk her dog, and in good weather long rides in her Blazer with the roof off!
⭐ Congratulations, Beth, our September Shining Star! Keep shining!
Andrea Anderson
This month, I’m excited to celebrate someone who is truly shining in our industry—Andrea Anderson!
I had the privilege of hearing Andrea speak at WIA and then spending some time chatting with her afterward. I walked away so impressed by her authenticity, her ability to genuinely connect with people, and the smart, intentional way she’s building her business. Andrea is proving that you don’t always have to work harder—you can work smarter while staying true to who you are.
Her approach to using social media to educate, connect, and create trust is inspiring, and it’s paying off in incredible ways.
Here’s a little more about our August Shining Star:
Andrea Anderson | Andrews Cadillac, Brentwood, TN
Andrea entered the automotive industry in 2012 because of a bet with her dad—and she’s never looked back.
She has earned the distinction of being a Cadillac Top 100 Sales Consultant every year from 2022–2025. In May 2025, she launched Andrea Sells Cadillac on social media with a mission to make the car-buying experience more transparent, approachable, and relatable. Since then, she has built an engaged online community while continuing to sell vehicles full-time—now working Monday through Friday thanks to the business generated through her videos.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Andrea is a devoted wife, the proud mom of a 7-year-old son, and someone courageously living with bladder cancer. Her resilience is inspiring, and she reminds us that gratitude and growth often come from embracing life’s hardest challenges.
Please join me in celebrating Andrea’s excellence, leadership, and the positive impact she’s making both inside and outside the automotive industry. If you are not already following her look for her today!
Congratulations, Andrea—we’re cheering you on!
Michelle Stoner
Michelle Stoner works at Edmunds and has built her career across cable television, radio, and digital advertising, helping businesses connect with customers through smart marketing strategies and creative solutions.
When she's not working with dealers and advertising partners, Michelle enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and discovering new places.
She also proudly holds the title of official manager of her dog's TikTok account, where content creation, audience engagement, and treat-based compensation are all part of the job description.
In all seriousness, Michelle has shown everyone around her what it looks like to lead with kindness, creativity, and passion. She's naturally curious, always looking for better ways to solve problems, support others, and make a positive impact. Whether she's helping a client, encouraging a teammate, or bringing a new idea to life, Michelle does it with authenticity and enthusiasm. Michelle is an absolute ROCKSTAR and I am honored to recognize her!
When she's not working with dealers and advertising partners, Michelle enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and discovering new places.
She also proudly holds the title of official manager of her dog's TikTok account, where content creation, audience engagement, and treat-based compensation are all part of the job description.
In all seriousness, Michelle has shown everyone around her what it looks like to lead with kindness, creativity, and passion. She's naturally curious, always looking for better ways to solve problems, support others, and make a positive impact. Whether she's helping a client, encouraging a teammate, or bringing a new idea to life, Michelle does it with authenticity and enthusiasm. Michelle is an absolute ROCKSTAR and I am honored to recognize her!