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Tamara (Tammy) Darvish

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President, US Operations at AutoCanada
📍 Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Tamara (Tammy) Darvish is a results-driven senior executive with extensive experience in the automotive and financial services industries, specializing in digital strategy, revenue growth, and M&A. She has held C-suite positions at AutoCanada, Capital Automotive, and PenFed Credit Union. People who have worked with her describe her as an exceptional, effective, and professional leader.

Darvish is deeply committed to philanthropy and community service, particularly in Montgomery County. She has chaired major fundraising events for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and supports causes related to military veterans, childrens health, and homelessness. She mentors individuals for career advancement, emphasizing servant leadership.

She is the co-author of the book "Outraged: How Detroit & The Wall Street Car Czars Killed the American Dream, " which chronicles the fight to restore the rights of auto dealerships.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
President, US Operations
Location
Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States
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Priorities

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Automotive Retail
Her career is rooted in the automotive sector, from DARCARS to AutoCanada. She is a vocal advocate for dealership rights and industry resilience.
M&A and Growth
Her executive roles at AutoCanada and Capital Automotive focused on expanding market presence and P&L management, achieving historic company growth.
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Career

Work history

2019 - 2021
President, US Operations
AutoCanada
2018 - 2019
Chief Operating Officer
Capital Automotive Real Estate Services, Inc.
2015 - 2017
Chief Operating Officer / Executive Vice President
PenFed Credit Union
1984 - 2014
Executive Vice President of Holding Company / President of Dealerships
DARCARS Automotive Group
In the press

Media appearances

Retail veteran Tammy Darvish on stabilizing and growing AutoCanada's Illinois dealerships. Featured in AutoNews
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Daily Drive Podcast – October 28, 2020 – AutoCanada’s Tammy Darvish on US operations. Featured in AutoNews – Weekend Drive Podcast
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Education
Executive Education - Women On Boards
Harvard Business School
Doctorate of Laws
Northwood University
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